using nature as inspiration to solve problems

an aesthetic style that imitates nature's beauty

a collection of images, texts and samples used by designers to convey feelings about a design

someone or something that gives you ideas

Frog sketch

British English CC

Biomimicry

Design and technology

Pupils learn about biomimicry and innovation.  They will learn how to use sources of inspiration to create a range of ideas for a product encouraging children to grow vegetables. The pupils will develop ideas and manufacture a prototype.  Variation allows for different material outcomes.

Iterative design: Nature

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Risk assessment required - outdoor learning

Which word means an aesthetic style that imitates nature's beauty?

Match the product and the inspiration from nature.

When exploring nature, what is a video particularly useful for?

What is a collection of images, text and samples which are used to inspire design known as?

What was the inspiration for the bullet train?

Nature is everything in the world which occurs independently of people. Which of these are natural?

Inspiration can come from personal opinions. It is said to be __________.

the look including colour, texture, style of theme

a situation, person, or thing that needs attention to be solved

Designers consider different subheadings. Match these subheadings to their definitions.

How can designers research and record sources of inspiration?

This image is the Eden project in Cornwall, England. What do you think inspired the shape of the buildings?

Content guidance

Risk assessment required - outdoor learning

Adult supervision required

Introduction

What will you need for this lesson?

Are you ready to learn?

Equipment

Content guidance

Supervision

Worksheet