Lesson Overview:

The students will research what makes a good predator to design and 3D print a prototype of the ideal predatory insect.

Age Level or Subject:

• Grades 9-12

• Engineering and/or Science courses

Unit Objectives:

Students will be able to:

• Observe biological processes and organism as a source of design inspiration.

• Form hypotheses about using predator insects to control undesirable insect populations.

• Create a decision matrix to select the best features that meet the need of the client.

• Predict rate of predator insect to undesirable insect eradication.

• Create a prototype using 3D printer displaying features of the designed predator insect.

Full Lesson Plan

• TRAILS Build a bug Unit Plans