What is Biomimicry Biomimicry from bios meaning life

What is Biomimicry? Biomimicry (from bios, meaning life, and mimesis, meaning to imitate)is a new science that studies nature's best ideas and then imitates these designs and processes to solve human problems. Studying a leaf to invent a better solar cell is an example. I think of it as “innovation inspired by nature. ”

COMPULSORY TASKS That means things you have to do…

Write your own definition of what Biomimicry is…don’t forget to give examples

Biomimicry is a replica of the systems and elements of nature. This influences designs of products, machines and transport. Examples of this that I researched are: • How architects looked at how birds fly to help design aeroplanes; • How Burr plants were used to help create the idea of Velcro; • How Beavers keep themselves warm in water was studied to help design wetsuits.

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Design your own product based on biomimicry

ELECTIVE TASKS That means things you pick one…

Pick one of these: • Evaluate a product that has been influenced by bio-mimicry and evaluate how its performance has improved because of it. • Write a social media post explaining what bio-mimicry is. • Consumer evaluation. Get a potential client to evaluate your designs. How would you present their thoughts and evaluations?

Support There will be workshops to help with your ILP on the following Wednesday Lunchtime. check notices: Date: Wednesday 22 nd May 19 Where: Computers at the back of the food room