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Learning Outcomes
By the end of this activity, learners will:
Identify and describe biomimicry
Understand how biomimicry is used to develop innovative design solutions that eliminate plastic waste
Think critically about a reimagined economy that takes inspiration from nature by adopting biomimicry
Curriculum Connections
Alberta Biology 30 Unit D: Population & Community Dynamics
30-D2.1sts explain why Canadian society supports scientific research and technological development to facilitate a sustainable society, economy and environment
Social 10-1
3.7 explore multiple perspectives regarding the relationship among people, the land and globalization (spirituality, stewardship, sustainability, resource development)
Ontario Grade 9 Biology
B1. assess the impact of human activities on the sustainability of terrestrial and/or aquatic ecosystems, and evaluate the effectiveness of courses of action intended to remedy or mitigate negative impacts;
Grade 10 Biology (B1.3)
Length of Activity
60 - 90 minutes
Materials List
Internet-enabled device
Topic backgrounder
Eco 360 notebook (we recommend asking learners to maintain a notebook for this program to write down reflections as they go through the program)
