Materials & Textures
This hard natural material forms the outer layer of trees.
What is bark?
This spider-made structure is a radial and sticky trap.
What is a web?
This renewable material, often used for flooring and furniture, grows much faster than traditional hardwoods.
What is bamboo?
This part of a plany anchors it to the ground
What is a Root?
These repeating geometric shapes are found in honeycombs.
What are hexagons?
Rocks often show visible layers from this process.
What is sedimentation?
Insects like ants and termites build these strong, geometric homes.
What are mounds or nests?
This recycled material is often used in countertops, made from discarded bottles.
What is recycled glass?
The main upward-growing stem of a tree is called?
What is a Trunk?
This spiral pattern is often seen in sunflower heads and pinecones.
What is a Fibonacci spiral?
This part of a leaf can feel rough or waxy, helping it retain water.
What is the epidermis?
Some aquatic animals create homes out of sand or coral.
What are burrows or reefs?
This material is considered one of the most sustainable building materials due to its strength, recyclability, and durability.
What is steel?
A plant structure that spreads seeds using wind is often called this.
What is a samara or dandelion seed?
Leaves often show this type of symmetry.
What is bilateral symmetry?