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In this lesson, students explore the ways we can study how natural organisms have adapted to certain environmental conditions and apply what we learn to create sustainable solutions to pressing environmental problems. Students discuss numerous examples of biomimicry and the relevance of biomimicry to our lives today. Then they work in teams to come up with their own innovative solution to a water-related issue, using inspiration from the natural world.
Key objectives for students
Identify key areas of concern related to our sustainable use of Earth's water resources.
Define biomimicry.
Provide several examples of biomimicry innovations and the elements of nature that inspired them.
Use biomimicry to design a sustainable solution to a global, water-related issue.
