Dragonfly Life Cycle | PBL Resource Biomimicry Design Inspired by Nature

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This project based learning unit focuses on the life cycle of
dragonflies but it also extends the understanding of the different
stages. Dragonflies are tremendously interesting and wonderful
inspiration for new ideas and innovations! This is a lesson plan that
will guide you through the process of using biomimicry and steam
activities to inspire students to ask questions, study animals and
plants, and use creative thinking to explore ideas. Pick up this
resource now!

Looking for something exciting for a Spring, or insects unit?

Contact me at maliasa@live.com if you have any questions, thanks.

This engaging Dragonfly package contains:

1. Cards

2. Poster

3. Can you identify the different stages?

4. Fun facts

5. Dragonflies Are Can Have

6. Dragonfly words – make your own dictionary

7. Dragonfly Poem

8. Ask the dragonfly Sparkling Questions

9. Story writing prompt

10. Mind map – Hungry nymphs and dragonflies!

11. Wandering Gliders—the world’s longest distance traveler

12. Regenerative traveling

13. Dragonfly’s eyes

14. Dragonfly in sunglasses! Invent something inspired by dragonflies’ eyes.

15. Reflection – assessment

16. How to use biomimicry in the classroom

Reviews of other Think Dive – Sparking Children’s Thinkibility products:

Project based learning: Bats, STEAM, Biomimicry

“This product absolutely the favorite one I have purchased all fall! I love the information that is provided about bats – just enough to intrigue and encourage higher level thinking. There are graphic organizers, worksheets, and subtle suggestions to help young learners perform at their best! And best of all, it stretches their creativity! Thanks for such an amazing resource!”

Project based learning: Mammals, Reptiles & Amphibians – STEAM, Biomimicry, NGSS

“Used this for a Kindergarten STEAM club unit and it was a hit!”

Why am I qualified to write these biomimicry resources? I
was a member of BEN – Biomimicry Education Network – and a curator
of educational resources at BEN. I am the author of the book
Biomimicry with Theo & Tuva: Nature spotting inspires wild
ideas. In 2015, I completed a course in Biomimicry: A Sustainable
Design Methodology at Minneapolis College of Art and Design. I
took part in the Biomimicry Design Challenge in 2021.

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