Background
Reflection Question:
From the knowledge you learned from the lesson, why do you think biomimicry is important?
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Reflection Question:
What example of biomimicry in the lesson is the most interesting to you? Explain.
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How many principles are there in Biomimicry?
Three
What inspired the designs of the Wright brothers planes?
The flight of birds.
What is biomimicry?
Mimicking the strategies used by nature to help solve challenges in our society.
The Shinkansen bullet train is inspired by what animal?
The Kingfisher.
What are two benefits of Biomimicry?
Sustainable, ability to learn from nature, reconnect with nature, etc.
What does the protein in the venom of a Gila monster help cells do?
Release glucose.
What are the three principles of biomimicry? Which is the most important in your group's opinion?
1. Emulate
2. Ethos
3. Reconnect
What did George de Mestral discover?
Velcro