Africa Animals | PBL STEAM Biomimicry Design Inspired by Nature

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This resource is perfect if you want something exciting for a
project-based learning unit about African animals. A biomimicry
approach, with its focus on functions and strategies used by animals,
will help your students develop a deeper understanding of the importance
of protecting wildlife.

Animals such as zebras and rhinoceros are not
only stunning they play vital roles in the ecosystem. Also, they can
help us solve problems and provide inspiration for new ideas. Your
students will have a fantastic time using their learning about African
animals as inspiration for design challenges.

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

This engaging Africa Animals package contains:

1. Introduction to biomimicry

2. What if I was a monkey? Invent a food package

3. Design a mask or costume inspired by apes and monkeys

4. The witch-like middle finger

5. Acrostic poem

6. Describe a giraffe

7. What are long necks good for?

8. Giraffe poem

9. Giraffe playground

10. Big staring eyes

11. I am in awe of zebras

12. Doodling zebras

13. Black and white stripes – Invent a “skin” for a house, a school or a tent.

14. I love elephants because

15. Random pictures

16. Draw a t-shirt, a coat or a dress inspired by elephants

17. Rhinoceros’ healing horns

18. Thick skin armour

19. Rhinoceros’ feet design challenge

20. Super feet story writing

21. Crocodiles are cool because. . .

22. Sensitive skin – swimming suit. . .

23. Energy bar

24. How to use biomimicry in the classroom

25. Links and book tips

26. 3 posters

The booklet contains the following animals: Monkeys and apes, giraffes, zebras, elephants, rhinoceros, and crocodiles.

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

Project based learning: Bats, STEAM, Biomimicry

“This
product is 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.

Product Format:

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