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Grades6, 7, 8, 9, 10Biology, Engineering
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Provided by Biomimicry Institute
What it is
- This collection gathers over twenty biological strategies showing how plants and animals stay cool and hydrated in hot conditions.
- Many strategy pages have connections to sustainable design using biomimicry.
Teaching tips
Classroom Implementation:
- Use this resource to discuss adaptations that help organisms survive or to explore climate change adaptation strategies and biomimicry.
- Consider having students use a jigsaw format for exploring this resource and reporting their findings.
Extensions:
- Challenge students to take inspiration from the organisms described by the website to design a building adaptation to help with cooling.
Differentiation:
- As each item varies in length and complexity, consider assigning the articles to students based on their ability and reading stamina.
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