U3W4 Comprehension - Big Ideas From Nature

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What is biomimicry?

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Biomimicry is the practice of learning from and then emulating the strategies found in nature to solve human problems.

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What is the main idea of 'Tunnel Makers'?

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An engineer copied the shipworm to build the Thames Tunnel.

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What problems do robots face on Mars?

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They sometimes get stuck traveling over dips and bumps.

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What can travel to Mars?

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Robots.

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What effect did making the car the same shape as the boxfish have?

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It led to a car that saves gas.

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Who were Orville and Wilbur Wright?

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They were inventors who studied birds to create the first airplane.

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What is the significance of studying nature for engineering?

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Studying nature can inspire innovative designs and solutions.

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What is an example of a creature that inspired technology?

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The shipworm inspired tunnel construction.

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Why do engineers look at animals for ideas?

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Animals have evolved solutions to problems that can inspire human technology.

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What is the purpose of airplane wings?

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Airplane wings are designed to create lift, allowing the plane to fly.