More about Biomimicry
What is Biomimicry?
Biomimicry Bootcamp
In partnership with VCEA, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria invites Catholic students to explore the emerging discipline of biomimicry.
During this nature inspired STEM program, students will be guided by RBGV’s expert biomimicry educators to observe the tried and tested biological strategies and patterns of nature and learn how nature can be used for design inspiration and problem-solving.
Activities for the day include:
Morning Session - Bio-design Introduction
Students will:
- Learn examples of bio-inspired inventions and the nature models that influenced them.
- Identify biological strategies of nature through guided nature observation.
- Brainstorm their own nature-inspired ideas.
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Afternoon Session - Student Design Challenge
Students will:
- Become Biomimics, practicing nature-inspired design.
- Utilise design thinking and STEM skills to apply the practice of biomimicry in a Design Challenge.
** Teachers can also upskill in the principles of nature-based STEM and Biomimicry learning and teaching, prior to the event, with our FREE ONLINE STEM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, being held out-of-teaching-hours, on Wednesday 30th July.**
For further enquiries, email biomimicry@rbg.vic.gov.au.
Biomimicry with Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria