The Bio-Design Blueprint A Gamified MicroLearning Series in Biomimicry

Introducing The Bio-Design Blueprint! This gamified micro-learning curriculum is an entirely online series of adventures that will give students an interactive experience using the 3.8 billion-year-old R&D of nature to design solutions to today’s biggest STEM problems!

Not only does it include 35 pages of engaging theory (with topics such as the kingfisher bullet train, the Namib Desert beetle, spider silk vs. Kevlar, the slime mold Tokyo subway system, coral concrete, mycelium packaging and other examples), but it also has ten student worksheets where students use the theory studied in class to create their own designs, complete with data analysis, application to real-world scenarios and creative design challenges.

The Bio-Design Blueprint can be used to teach students about biomimicry, fluid dynamics, structural integrity, swarm intelligence, thermal regulation, the lotus effect, gecko adhesion, structural coloration, photosynthesis technology, impact resistance and closed-loop ecosystems. The curriculum also includes the Eco-City Capstone Project, teacher visual anchors, cognitive maps, and iteration spirals to ensure easy implementation of the curriculum in the classroom.

Keywords: biomimicry curriculum, sustainable engineering worksheets, STEM activities, middle school, high school, biology and engineering, gamified science lessons, nature-inspired design, environmental science resources, NGSS biomimicry unit, zero waste engineering, project-based STEM.

Digital download available instantly. Ready for Google Classroom! Homeschool-friendly; NO prep required for teachers! Students will fall in love with science as they use the blueprints of our planet to design solutions that will save our planet from sustainability issues!

Reasons Schools and Parents Appreciate the Curriculum:

Experiential Learning – Real-world examples of biomimicry, gamified worksheets, and hands-on experiences create excitement around STEM–students eagerly anticipate science class.

Zero Prep Time for Educators - The complete theory of biomimicry, the ten worksheets, visuals for the capstone projects are fully created for the educator - thus they are ready to go electronically and/or printed. This saves educators hours of planning.

Prepares Students for the Future – Students develop their critical thinking skills, creativity, and commitment to a sustainable world. The curriculum is aligned perfectly to the NGSS engineering and life science standards.

Curriculum is Differentiated and Inclusive – The curriculum incorporates a variety of activities, including fill-ins, math problems, written responses, and creative design challenges, allowing all students to succeed (ELL, gifted, and neurodiverse).

Eco-Friendly and Impactful – Students learn how to turn abstract concepts into solutions for real-world issues (i.e., climate change, waste, energy conservation) - parents appreciate having their children participate in meaningful environmental education.

*Target Audience by Grade & Subject (Based on Full Content Analysis, Rigor of Program, Worksheet Use) :

Middle School (6-8): Life Science, Environmental Science, Integrated STEM, Project-Based Learning, & Gifted/Talented.

High School (9-12): Biology, Physics, Engineering Design, Environmental Science, Sustainability, & STEM/STEAM Electives.

*Level (data analysis; calculations; open-ended design challenge; NGSS Cross-Cutting Concepts) allows for Grades 7-10 to be primary users of the program (Core Use); and Grade 6 and 11-12 to fit as differentiated use.

Copyright / Terms of Use

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