Solve Problems By Emulating Animals - 1st Grade Science
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Which external animal part could inspire a hard hat that is light but very strong?
Which external animal part could inspire a hard hat that is light but very strong?
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A beetle exoskeleton. Beetle shells are lightweight but protect from heavy impacts.
A beetle exoskeleton. Beetle shells are lightweight but protect from heavy impacts.
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Which external animal part could inspire a better dust brush that traps tiny particles well?
Which external animal part could inspire a better dust brush that traps tiny particles well?
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A bird feather. Feather barbs trap dust and dirt between their branches.
A bird feather. Feather barbs trap dust and dirt between their branches.
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Which external animal part could inspire swim fins to help a person move faster in water?
Which external animal part could inspire swim fins to help a person move faster in water?
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Duck feet (webbed feet). Webbed feet push more water, helping ducks swim faster.
Duck feet (webbed feet). Webbed feet push more water, helping ducks swim faster.
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Which external animal part could inspire a tool for picking up small objects without using fingers?
Which external animal part could inspire a tool for picking up small objects without using fingers?
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A bird beak. Birds use beaks like tweezers to pick up small items.
A bird beak. Birds use beaks like tweezers to pick up small items.
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Which external plant part could inspire a better hook-and-loop fastener for clothing and shoes?
Which external plant part could inspire a better hook-and-loop fastener for clothing and shoes?
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Burdock burr hooks. Burdock burrs stick to fur with tiny hooks, inspiring Velcro.
Burdock burr hooks. Burdock burrs stick to fur with tiny hooks, inspiring Velcro.
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Which external animal part could inspire a jacket that keeps a person warm in cold weather?
Which external animal part could inspire a jacket that keeps a person warm in cold weather?
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Polar bear fur. Polar bear fur traps air to keep the bear warm in Arctic cold.
Polar bear fur. Polar bear fur traps air to keep the bear warm in Arctic cold.
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Which external animal part could inspire a backpack strap that is soft, flexible, and strong?
Which external animal part could inspire a backpack strap that is soft, flexible, and strong?
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Elephant skin. Elephant skin is thick and tough but stays flexible when moving.
Elephant skin. Elephant skin is thick and tough but stays flexible when moving.
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Which external animal part could inspire a raincoat that keeps a person dry in heavy rain?
Which external animal part could inspire a raincoat that keeps a person dry in heavy rain?
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Duck feathers. Duck feathers have oils that repel water, keeping ducks dry.
Duck feathers. Duck feathers have oils that repel water, keeping ducks dry.
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Which external animal part could inspire a helmet design to protect a head from hard hits?
Which external animal part could inspire a helmet design to protect a head from hard hits?
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A turtle shell. Hard shells protect turtles from impacts, just like helmets protect heads.
A turtle shell. Hard shells protect turtles from impacts, just like helmets protect heads.
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Which external plant part could inspire an umbrella that sheds water quickly?
Which external plant part could inspire an umbrella that sheds water quickly?
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A lotus leaf. Lotus leaves have bumps that make water roll off quickly.
A lotus leaf. Lotus leaves have bumps that make water roll off quickly.
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Identify the best copied part for this problem: shoes need better grip on slippery floors.
Identify the best copied part for this problem: shoes need better grip on slippery floors.
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Gecko-like gripping pads. Gecko feet stick to smooth surfaces using microscopic hairs.
Gecko-like gripping pads. Gecko feet stick to smooth surfaces using microscopic hairs.
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Identify the best copied part for this problem: a small toy boat needs to float steadily.
Identify the best copied part for this problem: a small toy boat needs to float steadily.
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A wide leaf shape like a lily pad. Lily pads distribute weight across water to stay afloat.
A wide leaf shape like a lily pad. Lily pads distribute weight across water to stay afloat.
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Which external plant part is copied to help an object float on water?
Which external plant part is copied to help an object float on water?
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Lily pad leaves (wide, floating surface). Wide, flat leaves spread weight to float on water surface.
Lily pad leaves (wide, floating surface). Wide, flat leaves spread weight to float on water surface.
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Identify the best copied part for this problem: a raincoat must shed water easily.
Identify the best copied part for this problem: a raincoat must shed water easily.
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Water-repellent feathers like a duck. Duck feathers naturally repel water to keep birds dry.
Water-repellent feathers like a duck. Duck feathers naturally repel water to keep birds dry.
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Which external animal part is copied to keep water off a surface so it stays dry?
Which external animal part is copied to keep water off a surface so it stays dry?
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Duck feathers (water-repellent surface). Special oils on feathers make water bead up and roll off.
Duck feathers (water-repellent surface). Special oils on feathers make water bead up and roll off.
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