Designing Biomimicry Solutions - 1st Grade Science
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Which animal part helps a duck stay dry because water rolls off it?
Which animal part helps a duck stay dry because water rolls off it?
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Feathers. Their special oil coating makes them waterproof.
Feathers. Their special oil coating makes them waterproof.
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Which design feature best mimics fish fins for swimming: flat plastic pieces on the sides or soft cotton?
Which design feature best mimics fish fins for swimming: flat plastic pieces on the sides or soft cotton?
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Flat plastic pieces on the sides. Flat surfaces push water for propulsion.
Flat plastic pieces on the sides. Flat surfaces push water for propulsion.
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Which material best mimics fur for warmth: aluminum foil, cotton, or sandpaper?
Which material best mimics fur for warmth: aluminum foil, cotton, or sandpaper?
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Cotton. Fluffy fibers trap air for insulation like fur.
Cotton. Fluffy fibers trap air for insulation like fur.
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Identify the first step when designing a biomimicry solution.
Identify the first step when designing a biomimicry solution.
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Name the problem you want to solve. Clear problem definition guides the design process.
Name the problem you want to solve. Clear problem definition guides the design process.
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Which material best mimics a turtle shell for protection: tissue paper, cardboard, or yarn?
Which material best mimics a turtle shell for protection: tissue paper, cardboard, or yarn?
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Cardboard. Rigid and strong like a real shell.
Cardboard. Rigid and strong like a real shell.
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Which plant part anchors the plant and takes in water from the soil?
Which plant part anchors the plant and takes in water from the soil?
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Roots. Also store nutrients and stabilize soil.
Roots. Also store nutrients and stabilize soil.
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Which animal part helps a bird pick up and hold food?
Which animal part helps a bird pick up and hold food?
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Beak. Shape varies by diet (curved for seeds, pointed for insects).
Beak. Shape varies by diet (curved for seeds, pointed for insects).
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What is biomimicry in science?
What is biomimicry in science?
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Designing solutions by copying how plants or animals work. Nature's designs inspire human solutions to problems.
Designing solutions by copying how plants or animals work. Nature's designs inspire human solutions to problems.
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Which material best mimics bird feathers to keep water off: wax paper, sponge, or cotton ball?
Which material best mimics bird feathers to keep water off: wax paper, sponge, or cotton ball?
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Wax paper. Waxy surface repels water like feathers do.
Wax paper. Waxy surface repels water like feathers do.
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Which change best improves a shell-like design that bends too easily: thicker cardboard or thinner paper?
Which change best improves a shell-like design that bends too easily: thicker cardboard or thinner paper?
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Thicker cardboard. More material adds strength and rigidity.
Thicker cardboard. More material adds strength and rigidity.
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Identify the best test to check a water-repellent design that mimics feathers.
Identify the best test to check a water-repellent design that mimics feathers.
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Sprinkle or drop water and see if it rolls off. Tests if water beads up and rolls away.
Sprinkle or drop water and see if it rolls off. Tests if water beads up and rolls away.
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What should you do after choosing a plant or animal part to copy?
What should you do after choosing a plant or animal part to copy?
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Identify the job (function) the part does. Understanding function helps choose right materials.
Identify the job (function) the part does. Understanding function helps choose right materials.
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Which option best describes the function of fur on many mammals?
Which option best describes the function of fur on many mammals?
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Keeps the animal warm by trapping air. Air pockets between hairs provide insulation.
Keeps the animal warm by trapping air. Air pockets between hairs provide insulation.
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Which material best mimics a beak for picking up objects: spoon, string, or paper towel?
Which material best mimics a beak for picking up objects: spoon, string, or paper towel?
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Spoon. Hard, curved shape grabs like a bird's beak.
Spoon. Hard, curved shape grabs like a bird's beak.
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Which design choice best mimics a chameleon for hiding: matching colors or making loud sounds?
Which design choice best mimics a chameleon for hiding: matching colors or making loud sounds?
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Matching colors. Chameleons blend in by changing color.
Matching colors. Chameleons blend in by changing color.
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