Wednesday's Wondering About Structure

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We are wondering what leaves are made out of.  A new vocabulary word we learned is sustainable, which means long lasting.  In the world today designers are looking for sustainable resources and materials that will not damage our planet.  We have been discussing renewable resources versus nonrenewable resources.  Nature is a place overflowing with design solutions.  We learned that this science is called biomimicry.  We are investigating the structures in nature for inspiration in our Design Challenges.
The detailed sketches and connections


Mindful sketching
Today we got to practice our Field Scientist skills of observing, questioning  and recording specific details.  Using a microscope we zoomed in on the  structure of leaves.  It was your job to sketch exactly what you were seeing through the scope and to make connections to what this image reminded you of.  I was very impressed by how you paid attention to the details.  This learning task connects to science, specifically physical adaptations of species and also structure.  It fits with design thinking and sustainable eco-friendly designs.  Here are some photos of the process:


Careful observation


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