Using Nature as the Solution: Biomimicry in Engineering

Teacher needs:

• Laptop and projector (or another ability) to project two videos to the class
• Optional: drytek, a nanocoating spray to demo during the “Very Dry Demo” video (available online as a fabric swatch)

Each student needs:

• Nature as a Solution Worksheet (PDF)
• writing utensil

Each group needs:

• One station page from the Image Sets (PPTX) (There are four stations. If you have a large class, you may consider making to sets of the image set making eight stations and students rotate only to four of them.)
• paper towel
• small pieces of mature kale leaf (not baby kale)
• plastic pipette
• cup or beaker of water