2.1.1. Unit Intro: BID & Engineering

Week 1 Learning Goals

Model how to use tools to analyze a grasshopper

Identify and evaluate a problem

Week 1 Overview

Complete Week 1 Resources

Learning Objectives

Students will learn about the Unit 2 focus, Essential Question and Learning Goals. In this lesson, they will also:

Review BID + EDP tools and processes
Understand the connection between the natural world as a source of inspiration for technological innovation in the built world.
Understand BID and its connection to Engineering and sustainability.

Before the Lesson

In preparation for the unit, Teachers may want to make a classroom poster of the EDP Flowchart Poster for reference throughout the unit. You may also want to distribute a paper sized copy for students to keep in their notebooks EDP Flow Chart Detailed.

Any hard copies of Individual and group work should be saved, with group work kept in a designated folder in the classroom.

Unit 2 Module 1 Grasshopper Research-ALL - this packet contains all modeled research from Unit 2 Module 1 showing the process of how to use BID tools to find a problem and evaluate the analogy. Can be used as a teacher resource in Module 1 and given to students to reference in Module 4.

Engage 5 min

View Image: Burdock Seed

Play Video: Natural Velcro

View Slides: 2.1.1. BID WOW: Velcro

Explain 15 min (Presentation)

View Slides: 2.1.1. Unit 2 Intro and EDP/BID Review Slides

Student Activity embedded in Slides: 15 min (Individual/Group)

What is Bio Inspired Design?

Students will have 5 minutes to create a definition (individually or in groups) and post their definition on the linked Padlet.

Teacher Note/Options: Teachers can do this whole group via discussion and write the responses on the smartboard, or work in small groups/Think-Pair-Share, to have students develop a definition which will be shared. Final Definition should be posted in the classroom.

Sample BID Definition

BID is the study of biological systems and functions that have the potential to be adapted for use to solve challenges faced by humans.

BID is finding solutions to design problems by emulating the natural world. This is done through the imitation of nature's forms, processes and ecosystems to more effectively and sustainably meet design challenges.

Elaborate 10 min (Whole Group Discussion)

What is the relationship between nature and engineering?

During our unit, we will use BID’s unique approach to research and design that can ultimately lead to sustainable, profitable technologies that increase revenues, mitigate risk, and reduce costs.

Instructional Map

Engage - 10min

Explain - 15min

Elaborate - 10min

Student Handouts

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Student Materials

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Instructional Slides & Materials

2.1.1. Unit 2 Intro and EDP/BID Review Slides

Teacher Resources

Unit 2 Module 1 Grasshopper Research-ALL