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Animal Adaptations and Engineering Design: 02 ABC’s of Biomimicry

Animal Adaptations and Engineering Design: 02 ABC’s of Biomimicry
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Beyond Benign
Beyond Benign, Inc.
Annette Sebuyira
Retired K-12 Educator | Beyond Benign, Inc.
3rd Grade Animal Adaptations and Engineering Design
Summary
This lesson introduces biomimicry and connects animal adaptations to examples of technologies inspired by animal forms. Students decode the word biomimicry and learning about its relevance through assigned readings.
Keyword Tags
Biomimicry
Animal Adaptations
Sustainable Technology
Green Chemistry
Elementary STEM
File (PDF, PPT, image, etc)
abc_biomimicry.docx
abc_biomimicry.pptx
Learning Goals/Student Objectives
- Decode and understand the term biomimicry.
- Explain how nature inspires innovations in science and technology.
- Identify real-world examples of biomimicry (e.g., peacock structural color, hummingbird-inspired wind turbines).
- Determine main ideas from informational text.
- Demonstrate comprehension through discussion, KWL charts, and a crossword-based assessment.
Object Type
Lecture or course slides/notes (e.g., PPT, Prezi, PDF)
Audience
Elementary School
Other Faculty Educators/Teachers
Green Chemistry Principles
Waste Prevention
Design for Energy Efficiency
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
Design for Degradation
Safer Chemistry for Accident Prevention
U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Quality Education
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Responsible Consumption and Production
Climate Action
Life on Land
Safety Precautions, Hazards, and Risk Assessment
-The lesson involves reading, discussion, and reviewing multimedia materials.
-No chemicals or physical hazards are involved.
-Standard classroom norms apply (e.g., safe computer use, appropriate handling of printed materials).
-No additional safety protocols are required.
NGSS Standards, if applicable
3-ESS3-1 Engineers improve existing technologies or develop new ones to increase their benefits, decrease known risks and meet societal demands.

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