

Biomimicry Bootcamp
During this nature inspired STEM program, students will be guided by RBGV’s expert biomimicry educators to observe the tried and tested biological strategies and patterns of nature and learn how nature can be used for design inspiration and problem-solving
Activities for the day
Morning Session - Bio-design Introduction
Students will:
- Learn examples of bio-inspired inventions and the nature models that influenced them.
- Identify biological strategies of nature through guided nature observation.
- Brainstorm their own nature-inspired ideas.
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Afternoon Session - Student Design Challenge
Students will:
- Become Biomimics, practicing nature-inspired design.
- Utilise design thinking and STEM skills to apply the practice of biomimicry in a Design Challenge.
- Be prepared to utilise biomimicry in development of a 2023 MACS STEM MAD entry.
Biomimicry with Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria


Designed by Nature - Primary Program
