Publisher

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Lesson Plan

Biomimicry in Engineering

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This Biomimicry in Engineering lesson plan also includes:

Take a look with your class at how nature supplies inspiration to engineers. In cooperative groups, youngsters research biomimicry and then develop a system that would help support people living on the moon. Each team also considers patent rights and presents their design to their peers. Elementary school engineers will be meeting Next Generation Science Standards as they work on this project.

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Additional Tags

biomimicry, Engineering, stem, science

Pros

Meets Next Generation Science Standards for engineering
Fosters teamwork, discussion, and critical thinking
Can be used with middle schoolers to address Common Core standards for scientific literacy

Cons

Would be even more memorable if followed by an art project involving biomimicry