biomimicry
Why are Seashells so Strong?
In this activity, learners explore seashells and various structural models to discover that seashells are a composite material made of both inorganic and organic materials.
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Butterfly Blues video
In this O Wow Moments video, Mr. O talks about iridescence and Blue Morpho butterflies.
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NanoDays Key Concepts Posters
Posters showing nano key concepts.
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Exploring Structures - Butterfly
In this activity, learners investigate how butterfly wings get their color and that some wings get their color from the nanoscale structures on the wings instead of pigments.
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I Got No Stains on Me
In this O Wow Moments video, Mr. O explores how nanotechnology is used to create clothes that are stain resistant.
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Biomimicry: From Nature to Nanotech
In this long activity, learners will engage in activities showing various natural phenomena that scientists and engineers have emulated to address human problems.
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Biomimicry 2010 Formative Evaluation
Formative evaluation for the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network.
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