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Fins allow bidirectional movementAfrican freshwater electric eel

Undulations of the tail and dorsal fins of the African freshwater electric eel allow for smooth bidirectional movement through the water.

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Biomimicry: The “Natural” Intersection of Biology and EngineeringCeleste Nicholas & Jeffrey Peterson

An article detailing a biomimicry engineering project for middle school students. Provided with NGSS alignments (MS-ETS1-1 and MS-LS4-6) by curators at NSTA.

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Creating a Bio-Industrial Revolution | Janine BenyusTED Archive

Janine Benyus speaks about how biomimicry can shape new approaches to materials and manufacturing.

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Biomimicry and Science Poster SeriesEcoRise and Biomimicry Institute

Five beautiful and engaging posters designed to inspire and intrigue students to use biomimicry.

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Engineering Inspired by NatureThe Center for Learning with Nature

An award-winning, standards-aligned engineering curriculum for middle and high school.

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Five Minute Field TripsSue Arlidge & Gareth Thomson

A greatest hits compendium of experienced environmental educators’ favorite activities.

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Circular Economy Lesson PlansEllen MacArthur Foundation

Six lesson plans encourage students to question the linear economy and move toward a circular one.

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Biomimicry ToolboxBiomimicry Institute

A self-paced online guide to applying nature’s lessons to design challenges.

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Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by NatureJanine Benyus

First published in 1997, this profound and accessible book by the co-founder of the Biomimicry Institute is widely credited with bringing biomimicry out of the lab and into the public eye.

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