Biomimicry

Biomimicry

represents the new focus on mimicking natural processes to find innovative solutions to complex problems (McGregor, 2013)

TRAILS approach

uses biomimicry in terms of what we can learn from nature instead of what can be extracted from nature

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Biomimicry tagged Lessons

Build a bug: Designing a Predator Insect

Build a bug: Designing a Predator Insect

Lesson Overview: The students will research what makes a good predator to design and 3D print a prototype of the ...
Bumblebot: Engineering a Pollination Solution

Bumblebot: Engineering a Pollination Solution

Lesson Overview: Students will model photosynthesis and energy transfer, examine human influence on pollinators, and learn bee behavior in order ...
Animal Armor

Animal Armor

Lesson Overview: Students study different types of arthropods and design 3D printed body armor for stuffed animals based on exoskeletons.  ...

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