Using Biomimicry to Engage Students in a Design-Based Learning Activity

Grant E. Gardner

doi:10.1525/abt.2012.74.3.10

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Grant E. Gardner^*

^*Grant E. Gardner is Teaching Assistant Professor of Biology at East Carolina University, N403 Howell Science Complex, Greenville, North Carolina 278584353. E-mail: gardnerg@ecu.edu.

Abstract

I describe a design-based learning activity that utilizes the interdisciplinary content domain of biomimicry. Design-based learning requires student creativity and technological innovation to address novel science problems, characteristics of the nature of science not often addressed in schools. Alignment with national standards documents, protocols, and assessment recommendations are provided.

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Grant E. Gardner "Using Biomimicry to Engage Students in a Design-Based Learning Activity," The American Biology Teacher 74(3), 182-184, (1 March 2012). https://doi.org/10.1525/abt.2012.74.3.10

Published: 1 March 2012