Nature-Inspired Solutions to Disease Problems

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 23.05.06

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction
  2. Rationale
  3. School Demographics
  4. Overview
  5. What is Biomimicry and Biodiversity and why do they matter?
  6. Biomimicry and Medicine
  7. Biomimicry and Tools/Machines
  8. Now What?
  9. Teaching Strategies
  10. Classroom Activities
  11. Activity One- Compare and Connect
  12. Activity 2- Mimic Matching
  13. Activity Three-Mimic Who?
  14. Activity 4- Nature Walk
  15. Bibliography
  16. Endnotes
  17. Teacher Resources
  18. Student Resources
  19. Appendix-Implementing District Standards

Nature Says Do This: Solving Problems by Mimicking Nature

Aliyah Hoye

Published September 2023

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Guide Entry to 23.05.06

Why do a submarine and a whale look so similar? Where did the idea of Velcro come from? Where did the design of airplanes come from? The simple answer to these questions is nature. We have been inspired by nature to solve problems in our world. This four to six-week unit for kindergarten students will serve as an introduction to biomimicry and biodiversity, and how these impact our everyday lives. Students will have an opportunity to learn about many machines, tools, and medicines that have been inspired by the natural world, in order to solve human problems.

(Developed for Science, grade K; recommended for Science and ELA, grades K-2)

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