Biomimicry to the Rescue!
by Erin McNichol
Fine Arts Department Chair & Director of Innovation, Ursuline Academy
Create mini posters that show a drawn picture of the animal the student studies, include call outs on key features, characteristics and behaviors. Emphasize a WHAT IF statement and share out in poster session with class. Consider inviting some creative minds from the community to listen to the ideas! |
Project Resources:
- Project Framework
- Subject(s):
- Natural Design
- deep observation and research of animal
- Design thinking
- divergent thinkin
- convergent thinking
- Natural Design
- Learning Outcomes:
- Students will be able to:
- Identify and apply key characteristics and behaviors of animals/
nature to address human needs - Craft intriguing "What IF" statements
- Determine viability and feasibility
- Identify and apply key characteristics and behaviors of animals/
- Students will be able to: