BioInspired! So What? Now What!

2011/06/20 updated link

Looking for a way to get your students’ attention and get them thinking using 21st Century skills?  Ask them to explain the connection between a moth's eye and a cell phone screen, or the connection between the blue morpho butterfly and fabric.

If you don't know the answers yourself, then welcome to the amazing and inspiring world of biomimicry.   For educators, biomimicry provides a tool to engage students in the science of today, inspire them with solutions-based thinking, and introduce them to the jobs of tomorrow.  

This workshop is divided into 2 parts:

•  a 6-hour  on-line component that teachers will do on their own (separate registration and fee of $65)
•  and a 3-day hands-on workshop in the Omega Institute’s OCSL 

 
During the 6-hour on-line course, teachers will learn the biomimicry basics through Power Point presentations, exercises and videos.  
 
During the 3-day hands-on workshop, participants will examine real-life technology case studies and participate in proven biomimicry teaching/learning exercises.  Time will be given so that participants can integrate the material presented into their existing curriculum. 
 
Target Audience:    Educators Grades 6-12
Presenter:  Tom McKeag, Biomimicry Educator and President of BioDreamMachine