Biomimicry in Design
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Objective
I can create a design inspired by a natural organism using biomimicry principles.
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Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
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Define biomimicry and provide two examples of how it has been applied in design, as mentioned in the video.
Describe how the structure of shark skin has been utilized in modern technology. What benefits does this design offer?
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
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“Choose a natural organism that exhibits a unique feature or adaptation. Describe this feature in detail and explain how you would incorporate it into a new design. Include the potential benefits of your design inspired by this organism. Identify a specific problem in modern technology or engineering that could be addressed using biomimicry. Propose a design solution based on a natural organism, detailing the specific characteristics you would mimic and how they would improve the solution's effectiveness.”
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