Energy | Solar Power | Photosynthesis | Nonfiction | Biomimicry Design Activity

A sea slug as inspiration for solar-powered devices you might think. Here is a biomimicry energy resource to make your science project for students, Grade 3 to Grade 5, both fun and educational. Combine learning about renewable energy with photosynthesis and remarkable design challenges inspired by nature.

This package is designed to deepen students' understanding of energy concepts, solar power, and the intricate process of photosynthesis. By incorporating nonfiction content and captivating biomimicry design activities, this resource aims to spark curiosity, critical thinking, and a profound appreciation for natural energy systems.

The leaf sheep is a fascinating sea slug that sucks out the chloroplasts from an algae. Then, chloroplasts are incorporated into the slugs’ bodies. You could say that the leaf sheep is a solar-powered creature. Your students will love learning about solar energy and photosynthesis!

You'll save time by downloading this easy-to-use introduction to Biomimicry - Bio means Life and Mimic means to imitate life and nature.

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This inspiring Biomimicry Energy package contains:

1. Teacher Guide

2. What is a leaf sheep?

3. Where do Leaf Sheep live?

4. Remarkable sea slug

5. What is Photosynthesis?

6. My Dictionary - Photosynthesis

7. What is energy?

8. Green, Green, Green

9. Supersmart leaf sheep

10. Mind Maps - My Ideas for a Leaf Sheep Inspired innovation

11. Design Challenge - Random Inspiration

12. Story Writing

13. Make an advert

14. What I learned

15. How to use Biomimciry in the Classroom

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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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