Workshop
Biomimicry - How nature inspires engineers and scientists to help us humans.
Secondary
Zoolab and EngineeringUK have created a brand-new interactive Biomimicry show. It takes an up-close look at the animals that are inspiring engineers to help us humans.
With Zoolab's expert presenters and animal handlers, students will get to meet the likes of lizards, frogs, tarantulas, cockroaches and snakes as they learn about the real work engineers are doing to create new materials, robots and technologies.
The show will give students a full understanding of biomimicry and engineering, touching on topics such as:
The show includes an experiment testing materials and a practical element with the opportunity for students to volunteer to try their hand at engineering themselves.
Students will also learn about different STEM careers with profiles of real engineers working on biomimicry inspired projects, and gain an understanding of the kinds of skills needed for different jobs.
Key information
Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects
Improve attainment and progress in STEM subjects
Learning what the engineering workplace is like
Develop engineering employability skills
Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers
Challenge stereotypes by showing the diversity of disciplines, people and skills involved in engineering
The Gatsby benchmarks are a framework for good careers guidance for schools across all of England and in some areas across the rest of the UK. This experience helps your school to reach the following benchmarks:
The essential skills every young person needs to succeed in education and their future career. Find out more at the Skills Builder Partnership. This experience builds the following skills:
Creativity - Using imagination and generating new ideas
Problem solving - Finding solutions to challenges
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