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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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