OLCreate: PUB_5626_1.0 Biomimicry for a Sustainable World: Part 1

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  Welcome to the course
  
  Nature is all around us and it is vital to understand how Biomimicry can help us learn from the genius creation of living things to help sustain this planet.
  This is an introductory course on Biomimicry, what it is called, its key concepts as well as examples of its implementation in practice.
  The material is provided by Biomimicry Institute and AskNature.
  This course is designed by Faten Mostafa Hatem.
  Email address: Fatenmostafahatem@gmail.com.
  The course is a pilot or work in progress and feedback is welcome.
Course learning outcomes
To gain knowledge on what biomimicry is.
To recognise the importance of integrating biomimicry in different disciplines.
To learn a new way of thinking about nature and how it connects with us in different ways.
To know how can you help the planet be more sustainable in your own sector.
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First Published 21/07/2022.

Updated 31/05/2024

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What does Biomimicry mean?
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- Select activity What does Biomimicry mean?
  
  What does Biomimicry mean? Page
  
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- Select activity Inspired by nature?
  
  Inspired by nature? Page
  
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- Select activity Which one of these is a true statement about biomimicry?
  
  Which one of these is a true statement about biomimicry? Choice
  
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  Make a choice
BIOMIMICRY AND BIO-INSPIRED DESIGN
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- Select activity Biomimicry and Bio-inspired design - Important terms
  
  Biomimicry and Bio-inspired design - Important terms Page
  
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- Select activity Which term relates the most to the poem "the Making of the Beautiful" by Annie Flint Johnson?
  
  Which term relates the most to the poem "the Making of the Beautiful" by Annie Flint Johnson? Choice
  
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  Make a choice
- Select activity Resources to explore
  
  Resources to explore Book
  
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  Take a look at theses resources to gain more knowledge on the terms you have just learned.
CORE CONCEPTS
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- Select activity Surrounded by Nature
  
  Surrounded by Nature Page
  
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- Select activity Are we alone? Can you "see" nature?
  
  Are we alone? Can you "see" nature? Page
  
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- Select activity Patterns
  
  Patterns Page
  
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- Select activity Fun Exercise: Can you identify the pattern?
  
  Fun Exercise: Can you identify the pattern? Page
  
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  This fun activity is optional and is not fully accessible to some learners
- Select activity Function
  
  Function Page
  
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- Select activity Explore A Biomimicry Card
  
  Explore A Biomimicry Card URL
  
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  Get to know more about geckos!
  Identifying biomimicry in this example helps to clarify the relations between the natural and human worlds in terms of function. You will have to view the card to answer and complete the next activity.
- Select activity Which feature does a gecko have similar to a suction cup in terms of function?
  
  Which feature does a gecko have similar to a suction cup in terms of function? Choice
  
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  Make a choice
- Select activity Resources to explore
  
  Resources to explore Book
  
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  Check this book to have more experience in nature observation.
Getting familiar with Biomimicry
ExpandGetting familiar with Biomimicry
This part aims to familiarise you with a sample of important resources and ways of analysing and thinking about biological strategies.
- Select activity Biomimicry is all over
  
  Biomimicry is all over Page
  
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- Select activity Going back to our little friend the gecko.
  
  Going back to our little friend the gecko. Choice
  
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  Make a choice
- Select activity AskNature Nuggets
  
  AskNature Nuggets Page
  
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- Select activity AskNature Scavenger Hunt
  
  AskNature Scavenger Hunt File
  
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  The purpose of this activity is to introduce you to the AskNature website by exploring what it has to offer.
Acknowledgement
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I would like to express my special thanks of gratitude to the Biomimicry Institute (www.biomimicry.com) and AskNature are the providers of the education material, and support to communicate knowledge on the topic.
Special thanks to the Urban Lab Camp, Berlin University of Technology campus Elgouna, Egypt for providing concrete knowledge through intensive lectures and workshops.
This course is designed by Faten Mostafa Hatem, a PhD student at the Open University. Email address: Fatenmostafahatem@gmail.com.
Faten Hatem | OU people profiles (open.ac.uk)

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Course learning outcomes

To gain knowledge on what biomimicry is.

To recognise the importance of integrating biomimicry in different disciplines.

To learn a new way of thinking about nature and how it connects with us in different ways.

To know how can you help the planet be more sustainable in your own sector.

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ExpandWhat does Biomimicry mean?

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Course learning outcomes

To gain knowledge on what biomimicry is.

To recognise the importance of integrating biomimicry in different disciplines.

To learn a new way of thinking about nature and how it connects with us in different ways.

To know how can you help the planet be more sustainable in your own sector.

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