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Nature Knows How

Description :

Learn how nature can be used for design inspiration and problem-solving through STEM and biomimicry. 

Students will observe the tried and tested biological strategies and patterns of nature and design their own nature-inspired STEM ideas for a healthier planet. 

Students will

  • Learn examples of bio-inspired inventions and come face-to-face with the plants and systems that influenced them. 

  • Identify the tried and tested biological strategies of nature through?guided nature observation 

  • Come up with their own nature-inspired ideas

Key focuses

  • Hands-on learning and sharing ideas

  • Adaptations

  • Science and Technology

Student Experiences Include

  • Distinguishing between ‘learning from’ and ‘learning about’ plants 

  • Exploring the function and form of plants 

  • Engaging in systems thinking 

  • Applying nature-inspired solutions to explore nature-based design

Curriculum Links

  • Level 3?- 6?Integrated STEM, Science, Mathematics, Technology, Design & Technologies, and Critical?and Creative Thinking 

Please Note: The Department of Education and Training are funding high-ability students from government schools to participate in the full-day version of this program (Designed by Nature) at no cost through the Victorian Challenge and Enrichment Series. Click here for more information.  

Learn how nature can be used for design inspiration and problem-solving through STEM and biomimicry. 

Students will observe the tried and tested biological strategies and patterns of nature and design their own nature-inspired STEM ideas for a healthier planet. 

Students will

  • Learn examples of bio-inspired inventions and come face-to-face with the plants and systems that influenced them. 

  • Identify the tried and tested biological strategies of nature through?guided nature observation 

  • Come up with their own nature-inspired ideas

Key focuses

  • Hands-on learning and sharing ideas

  • Adaptations

  • Science and Technology

Student Experiences Include

  • Distinguishing between ‘learning from’ and ‘learning about’ plants 

  • Exploring the function and form of plants 

  • Engaging in systems thinking 

  • Applying nature-inspired solutions to explore nature-based design

Curriculum Links

  • Level 3?- 6?Integrated STEM, Science, Mathematics, Technology, Design & Technologies, and Critical?and Creative Thinking 

Please Note: The Department of Education and Training are funding high-ability students from government schools to participate in the full-day version of this program (Designed by Nature) at no cost through the Victorian Challenge and Enrichment Series. Click here for more information.  

Time Action
Morning (10:15 to 11:45)
Afternoon (12:45 to 14:15)
  

Location

Cranbourne Gardens
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Recommended year level

Year 3 to Year 6

Price

$17.00 Per Student

Notes

Minimum charge is 18 students per class. Maximum class size is 30 students.