Summary
Learn what biomimicry is with examples from a sugar glider, armadillo and gecko. Both plants and animals have inspired people to solve problems. Watch now.
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Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching Inspired by Nature (Biomimicry):
- What did the video show about inspired by nature (biomimicry) that surprised you?
- What is one question you still have after watching?
- Where have you noticed inspired by nature (biomimicry) in the world around you?
- How could you test or observe part of this yourself?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- In one sentence, tell a neighbor what inspired by nature (biomimicry) means.
- Draw or write one example of your own, then check it against the video.