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Biodomes Engineering Design Project
In this design-based activity, learners explore environments, ecosystems, energy flow and organism interactions by creating a model biodome. Learners become engineers who create model ecosystems.
Biomimicry Mash-Up
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In this design challenge activity, learners explore the concept of biomimicry by using a natural organism's special features to design a new human object.
My Insect
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In this activity, learners use information gathered from a variety of sources to design and make their own insect.
Design a Flower
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In this activity, learners learn about the adaptations that flowers have developed which support pollination. Learners also list their personal preferences (i.e.
Bird Binoculars
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This is a tape and glue activity in which learners make binoculars that they can decorate and then use to go bird watching.
A Better Fly Trap
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In this activity, learners observe fly behavior and then build a flytrap.
Harmless Holder
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Have you noticed the plastic rings that are used to hold six-packs of soda? Those rings are great for carrying cans, but they're real trouble when they become trash that animals can get tangled in.
Spider Glider
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In this fun activity about spiders, learners build and design a spider from cardstock, straw, string, and pipe cleaners.