Biomimicry and Science: Design Challenge

• This is a seven-lesson module that guides students through the design process to create nature-inspired solutions to real-world problems.
• The lessons prepare students to enter the Biomimicry Institute's Youth Design Challenge.

Positives

• This collection of lessons emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Each lesson provides everything needed for implementation, including presentation slides, teacher notes, and student worksheets.

Additional Prerequisites

• Students should already have familiarity with the concept of biomimicry.
• The module is designed to span fourteen 55-minute class periods.
• There is group work that students will need to complete as homework outside of class.
• To access the lessons, add the free Biomimicry and Science: Design Challenge to your cart and click "proceed to checkout." The resource is free, but you will need to provide your name, address, phone number, and email. Once you click "place order," you will receive an email with instructions to access the online platform.
• The homepage you will be brought to includes all free content by EcoRise, so you will need to scroll down to the section titled Biomimicry Design Challenge.

Differentiation

• Each lesson plan includes options for differentiation, community connection, cultural adaption, cross-disciplinary connection, and assessment.
• Teachers can encourage students to submit their projects to the Biomimicry Institute's annual Youth Design Challenge. Typically, registration opens in the fall and submissions are due in the spring.

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