Plant and Animal Survival · Life Science

Biomimicry and Design

Using ideas from nature to solve human problems through engineering and design.

Key Questions

  1. 1How could a turtle shell inspire a new kind of clothing for humans?
  2. 2What can we learn from a bird's nest to build better homes?
  3. 3How does a burr sticking to fur help us design better fasteners?

Common Core State Standards

1-LS1-1K-2-ETS1-2
Grade: 1st Grade
Subject: Science
Unit: Plant and Animal Survival
Period: Life Science

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