1-LS1-1: Biomimicry Design Solution
Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs. (Structure and Function)
Clarification Statement: Examples of human problems that can be solved by mimicking plant or animal solutions could include designing clothing or equipment to protect bicyclists by mimicking turtle shells, acorn shells, and animal scales; stabilizing structures by mimicking animal tails and roots on plants; keeping out intruders by mimicking thorns on branches and animal quills; and, detecting intruders by mimicking eyes and ears.
Assessment Boundary: none
Science Practices
Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions
Disciplinary Core Ideas
LS1.A: Structure and Function
LS1.D: Information Processing
Crosscutting Concepts
Structure and Function
Assessments
The Wonder of Science Assessments
The following assessments were shared by teachers implementing the NGSS. Many of these are drafts and should be used accordingly. Feel free to improve these assessments or contribute your own. Learn more here.
Shared Assessments
Instructional Resources
Mini Lessons
The Wonder of Science Resources
Shared Resources
Anchor Charts
Phenomena
Videos
Learning Plans
Storylines
Life: Structures & Function Storyline Template (1-LS1-1, 1-LS1-2, 1-LS3-1)
Generic Storyline Template
5th Grade Storyline Sample
Common Core Connections
ELA/Literacy
W.1.7 - Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., explore a number of “how-to” books on a given topic and use them to write a sequence of instructions).
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