What’s included in this module?
Teacher resources | 7 x lesson plans 6 x presentations 6 x teacher’s notes 1 x facilitator’s guide 3 x activity sample answers |
Learner resources | 10 x supporting resources 1 x article 7 x worksheets 1 x sample answers 2 x student notes |
Projects – experiments | 1 x Biomimicry Design Challenge |
Module key questions
- What is “design” and what do designers do?
- What is “design thinking”?
- How can biomimicry enhance design thinking and lead to more sustainable design solutions?
- How do innovators develop design solutions using biomimicry?
- What problem do we want to solve?
- How can we learn from nature to solve our problem?
- What is the best way to share our solutions?
Module alignments
Grade | Ages | Grade 10-11 | 15-17 years |
Term | n/a |
CAPS subject | Life Sciences / Physical Sciences / Chemistry / Design |
Subject strands | n/a |
Sub-topics | Design thinking Biomimicry Patterns and solutions in nature Engineering / bio-engineering |
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 with an appropriate United Nations Sustainable Development Goal(s).

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