Designing Bio-Inspired Solutions
Apply understanding of plant and animal structures and functions to design solutions for human problems (biomimicry).
Key Questions
- Design a solution to a human problem inspired by a plant or animal adaptation.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of a bio-inspired design compared to traditional solutions.
- Justify the choice of a specific organism's adaptation for a design challenge.
Common Core State Standards
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