Biomimetic Engineering &Regenerative Design:A K-12 Vertical Curriculum

With this K-12 Biomimetic Engineering & Regenerative Design Curriculum Framework, show the student the future of STEM education through a complete, ready-to-use, vertically scaffolded transition from traditional ‘take/make/dispose’ mindsets to innovation inspired by nature! This digital PDF is composed of 35 pages full of professionally-designed and thoroughly researched and organized resources to develop your students’ biomimetic engineering and regenerative design skills: Phase 1: Core Theory includes a comprehensive introduction to the subject with four chapters of in-depth theory, and real-world case studies (The Shinkansen bullet train, Namib Desert beetle, Eastgate Centre’s termite mounds, Lloyd Crossing); Phase 2: Student Workbook contains 10 well-developed, engaging, standards-aligned worksheets for student to use to complete Morphological Mapping, Fluid Dynamics, Structural Integrity, Thermoregulation, Water Harvesting, Structural Color, Kinetic Plant Mechanism, Ecosystem Emulation, and Capstone Regenerative Design Project; Phase 3: Visuals & Teacher Resources provides all of the tools needed for the teacher to use the above materials (printable posters, K-12 Vertical Articulation Map, Biomimetic Design Spiral visual, and Paradigm Shift graph)

This curriculum framework is a perfect fit for use in biomimicry, regenerative design, environmental engineering and next-generation STEM/STEAM classrooms. Vertical scaffolding is included (i.e., K-5: Observation & Empathy → 6-8: Mechanism & Translation → 9-12: Chemistry, Thermodynamics & Systems), thus allowing all students to develop their understanding of ecological literacy at an intuitive level from kindergarten through graduation! This framework provides fill-in-the-blank theory prompts, hands-on sketching and calculating, design challenge, and “Function First” taxonomy training on all projects using databases. The materials in this framework require no preparation on the part of the teacher as all links may be instantly downloaded from your computer, printed and used in Google Classroom!

What Parents/Schools Appreciate:

Preparation for Success in the Looking Future: The curriculum helps develop important skills for the 21st Century such as systems thinking, creating circular designed systems and creating regenerative innovations through hands-on projects and real-world examples that teach STEM concepts and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). It also develops the skills students will need to pursue green careers.

Zero Preparation Time with Immediate Engagement : Teachers can drum up hours of quality instructional time, as the curriculum has ready-to-print theory chapters, 10 scaffolded worksheets, beautiful visual examples, case studies and lots of real-world examples of biomimicry hands-on projects. This makes for very engaged students in the classroom.

Eco-Positive Effect: The curriculum helps provide a paradigm shift from the phrase "sustainable" to helping to regenerate the Earth's environment and teach both parents and administrators about ecological literacy and a higher sustainable carbon footprint.

Aligned Across Multiple Grade Levels and All Have Inclusive Loosely Related Activities from Pre K to 12 All Have Common Curriculum- The curriculum support teachers in changing their instruction to a more differentiated style across multiple grade levels, providing differentiated instruction and methods to support students demonstrating gifted abilities!

Quality and Professionally-Low Cost: Because of the high quality of the product (design, scientific accuracy, posters, and capstone project), it should cost much more than its price tag indicates.

Target Students/Classes :

The intended audience for this curriculum is K-12, and if you are looking for a curriculum for K-12, you will find that this is an appropriate curriculum to teach students/ classes; It includes and has built-in differentiation, making it easy to teach every student/ class at any level ( K-12).

Elementary (K-5) – emphasis on observing and being empathetic towards others. Teachers can use this curriculum with elementary school Science, Nature Studies, and early STEM Clubs.

Middle School (grades 6-8) – Using Mechanisms to Translate- Teachers can use this curriculum to teach their students about how mechanisms work and how they relate to life science, physical science, engineering electives, and project-based learning.

High School- (grades 9-12): Chemistry, Thermodynamics & Systems- Teachers can use this curriculum with their high school biology, physics, environmental science, engineering, architecture, and AP/IB STEM classes.

The curriculum will be great for educators who work in the public/ private K-12 systems, homeschoolers ( families), STEM coaches, after-school programs, and makerspace facilitators. It can be used throughout a district or school.

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