Biomimicry: project ideas and lesson resources
A collection of resources to support teaching the principles of biomimicry in design and engineering.
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Modern materials: biomimicry and biopolymers
Biomimicry is based on the idea that we can take inspiration from nature when solving problems in design and engineering. Biopolymers are polymers made from natural sources. This resource provides a great introduction to biomimicry and biopolymers. It provides examples of biomimicry and biopolymers and suggests...
Activity 5: Biomimicry - lessons from nature
Biomimicry involves looking at nature for inspiration to solve engineering problems and to develop innovative new designs for products and architecture. This activity, from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, investigates what is meant by linear and closed loops systems and explores products that have been developed by...
Biomimicry inspired concepts for transport
This resource was developed by a STEM Ambassador, working with St Bonaventure’s School. It looks at how the natural world has inspired design. Student research and developed ideas for their biomimicry-based modes of transport, and modelled them.
Students then presented their ideas and models, explaining how...
| Subject(s) | Design and technology, Design for society and the environment, Design skills |
|---|---|
| Age | 11-14, 14-16 |
| Published | n.a |
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| Direct URL | https://www.stem.org.uk/cxfjup |
