STEAM - Biomimicry for Young Children - Animals in Snow

By Sparking Children's Thinkibility 
Grades: Kindergarten -4th, homeschooling,  Biology, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

Animals do the most amazing things in the snow. Some of the things they do can be used to design cities and jumping robots.

Lessons about biomimicry require a brave approach to teaching since there is a move away from an approach where teachers are asking questions and looking for quick answers. Instead, young learners are given an opportunity to shape and explore their own ideas. Biomimicry and bioinspiration are constantly evolving and new ideas are explored to solve problems and designing innovations.

The booklet contains the following animals

Fox, Polar Bear, Squirrel, Seal, Reindeer/Caribou

1. Introduction to biomimicry

2. Fox observations

3. When is it good not to be seen?

4. Design something that makes you almost invisible

5. Fox mousing robot

6. Squirrels have great paws

7. Snow digging machine

8. My snow city

9. Polar bears are fascinating

10. Feet like a polar bear

11. Picture inspiration - polar bear challenge

12. Acrostic poem

13. What if I was a seal? Invent a wet suit or a . . .

14. Whiskers

15. Whiskers - story writing

16. I am in awe of caribou because. . .

17. Chasing a thief challenge

18. Eyes that change color

19. Observation cards

20. How to use biomimicry in the classroom

21. Links and book tips

22. 2 posters

Link to STEAM - Biomimicry for Young Children - Animals in Snow

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