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Advanced Biomimicry Matching Game

Advanced Biomimicry Matching Game
Contributors
Beyond Benign
Beyond Benign, Inc.
Learning Objets
Summary
In this interactive activity, students deepen their understanding of biomimicry and green chemistry by matching biological organisms to real-world technologies inspired by nature. Working collaboratively, students analyze how animals and plants solve challenges related to adhesion, energy efficiency, water capture, and materials performance without hazardous chemicals or excess waste. The activity explicitly connects biomimicry to the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry, reinforcing how nature-inspired design can lead to safer, more sustainable products and processes across multiple industries.
Keyword Tags
Biomimicry
Green Chemistry
Nature-Inspired Design
Sustainable Technology
Systems Thinking
File (PDF, PPT, image, etc)
advanced_biomimicry_matching_game_activity.doc
advanced_biomimicry_matching_game_picture_set.pdf
Learning Goals/Student Objectives
- Identify connections between biological systems and human-designed technologies.
- Explain how biomimicry and green chemistry are distinct but complementary fields.
- Analyze how nature-inspired solutions reduce energy use, toxicity, and waste.
- Justify matches between organisms and technologies using evidence.
- Propose new biomimicry-inspired redesigns for existing products.
Object Type
Activities/Technology (e.g., in-class activities, online games, hands-on activities/manipulatives, outreach, virtual tools, etc.)
Audience
High School (Secondary School)
Introductory Undergraduate
Other Faculty Educators/Teachers
Green Chemistry Principles
Waste Prevention
Designing Safer Chemicals
Design for Energy Efficiency
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
Safer Chemistry for Accident Prevention
U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Quality Education
Clean Water and Sanitation
Affordable and Clean Energy
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Responsible Consumption and Production
Safety Precautions, Hazards, and Risk Assessment
- No chemicals, laboratory equipment, or physical hazards
- Card-based and discussion-focused activity only
- Standard classroom supervision applies
- Overall risk level: Low
NGSS Standards, if applicable
HS-ETS1-2: Design a solution to a complex real-world problem by breaking it down into smaller, more manageable problems.

HS-ESS3-4: Evaluate or refine a technological solution that reduces impacts of human activities on natural systems.

5-ESS3-1 (adaptable): Obtain and combine information about ways communities use science ideas to protect Earth’s resources.

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Tyler Schisler
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