Did you know that many human inventions are based on designs perfected by animals?
Copycat: Nature-Inspired Design around the World by Christy Hale shares many examples. See which one surprises you most!
About the Book
Copycat – Activities (from the publisher):
- Schoolyard Scavenger Hunt (PDF)
- Copycat Invention – Animal Adaptation (PDF)
- Biomimicry Center (PDF)
About Biomimicry
- Science Trek – includes games, short videos, facts, and teaching tools about biomimicry
We are grateful to PBS for this resource. Some of our personal favorites include Catch the Villain, a game in which you use animal intelligence to re-engineer your vehicle, and Invention Expert, a story with a “Word Bones” quiz at the end.
The site also includes links to a bibliography of other books kids might enjoy.
