LEARNING FROM NATURE: BIOMIMICRY DESIGN CHALLENGE

Grades 4 - 12 | Up to 50 Students

Designers, artists, engineers, medical experts, and more draw inspiration from nature every day! 

During this in-museum field trip, students will explore innovative examples from MODA’s past and current exhibitions of objects, buildings, fashion, and more inspired by animals, plants, and natural systems, a process called Biomimicry. Students will then create their own innovation inspired by nature using familiar tools like LEGO, Play-Doh, and crafting materials. 

Want to schedule this field trip? Please fill out the form by clicking the grey button to the left (or by clicking here), and we’ll get back to you right away!

Please email Leslie Yarborough at education@museumofdesign.org with any questions.

Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE)

This field trip covers standards in the following areas and grade levels.

Visual Arts: 4-8

Applied Design: 9-12

Science: 4-8

Biology: 9-12

Environmental Science: 9-12

For a full list of applicable standards, please see the attached PDF.

  • Our virtual workshops are completely FREE for Title I schools!

    For non-Title I schools, each virtual field trip is $250.

    Once we’ve agreed upon a date and time for your in-museum field trip, we’ll send you an invoice. Payment must be made at least two weeks in advance of your scheduled field trip or upon receipt if scheduling within two weeks. Payment can be made by credit card, debit card, or check. Please email education@museumofdesign.org with any questions.

    Please note: registrations cancelled within two weeks prior to the field trip will result in a refund of 60%. No refunds will be available for cancellations less than two weeks prior to the date of the workshop, class, or program.

Students will learn to:

  • Learn about biomimicry

  • Learn about the natural world and the way specific animals, plants, and natural systems work

  • Understand the value of studying nature to find solutions to human challenges

  • Practice research skills as they investigate an animal, plant, or natural system

  • Practice design thinking mindsets like brainstorming, collaboration, and prototyping

  • Use prototyping as a way to investigate solutions to a challenge

  • Give and receive constructive feedback

  • Have fun!

Students will need:

  • A way to connect virtually via Zoom, Teams, or another platform (MODA can provide this if you cannot)

  • A laptop or a tablet for each student for research 

  • Prototyping supplies like paper, tape, scissors, glue, and recycled materials