Whats included in this module?
| Teacher resources | 5 x lesson plans 2 x presentations 2 x teachers notes 10 x sample answer sheets 1 x rubric |
| Learner resources | 5 x worksheets 4 x supporting resource 1 x activity page 5 x supporting articles 1 x experiment |
| Projects – experiments | 2 x biomimicry design activities 1 x project 1 x lab session |
Module key questions
• How do adhesives work?
• How can biomimicry inspire the development of new adhesive products?
• What benefits do humans receive from coral reefs?
• How do human activities endanger coral?
• What can we learn from coral about how to build concrete?
• How can biomimicry help influence improvements in solar energy technologies?
• How do living things create materials versus how 3D printers accomplish the task?
• What is the difference between natural and synthetic polymers?
• What products could be created with a 3D printer using natural polymers to serve a valuable purpose?
• How might we learn from organisms that use anhydrobiosis to survive long periods without water?
• How could creating stable, dry vaccines have important medical and social implications?
Module alignments
| Grade | Ages | Grade 10 – 12 | 15-18 years |
| Term | n/a |
| CAPS subject | Chemistry / Biology |
| Subject strand | Matter & material Chemical changes Life processes in plants and animals |
| Sub-topics | Adhesives and material qualities Calcification processes and biomimetic solutions Photosynthesis and Solar technology 3D printing |
This Module includes:
- Aligned content: This content is aligned with:Curriculum Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS) and the Independent Examinations Board (IEB). A key aspect of these modules is their flexibility and customisation across curricula, such as Cambridge and Steiner/Waldorf Education.
- A range of teaching strategies, skills and knowledge: The flow of the module has been structured using Project Based Learning and Design Thinking frameworks. A variety of pedagogical approaches are present between and within each lesson. Learners are challenged theoretically and practically through project and problem-based inquiry of real-world issues.
- Sustainable Development Goals: Each lesson is aligned to an appropriate United Nation Sustainable Development Goal(s).
Module Includes
- 5 Lessons
