The Brilliance of Biomimicry
This lesson explores why architects and engineers use cylinders in building structures. Students will be introduced to the concept of biomimicry. They will observe cylinders in plants and compare and contrast them to cylinders in human-made structures. They will build cylindrical structures and test their strength and wind resistance.
Lesson Grade Level
3rd GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/18XPDWnzuwoWFmVtCfmaLcThdpgUkrEa9/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Life Science L1: Cells Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S3: Apply Mathematics to Engineering S4: Apply Science to Engineering Mathematics Geometry (G) English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Informational Text)Related Content
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