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Discover exciting & unique science, math and writing activities designed for Kindergarten-Grade 4. My store includes Environmental Activities focusing on Looking for Solutions to Problems, Nature Design Biomimicry Challenges, Math Journal Prompts and Creative Writing Activities.
Why am I qualified to write these biomimicry and science resources? I was a member of BEN - Biomimicry Education Network - and a curator of educational resources at BEN. I am the author of the book Biomimicry with Theo & Tuva: Nature spotting inspires wild ideas. I have also written children's books about animals and nature.
In 2015, I completed a course in Biomimicry: A Sustainable Design Methodology at Minneapolis College of Art and Design. I took part in the Biomimicry Design Challenge in 2021.
In 2015, I completed a course in Making Sense of Climate Change Denial at the University of Queensland.
I completed ASTR105x: Alien Worlds: The Science of Exoplanet Discovery and Characterization at Harvard University edX.
You can read more about Biomimicry and Creative Thinking by visiting my blogs.
https://thinkdivebiomimicry.org/
https://thinkdivecom.wordpress.com/
I have been selling my resources on TPT since Dec 2014 and I love to inspire young children to develop and grow a love for learning. My teaching resources are designed to reflect my belief that all children enjoy and can be creative. Allowing children to ask questions and being curious makes learning enjoyable. Learning is a process and playful approach where learning is dictated by students’ interests, exploration, curiosity and experimentation will help to develop creative, curious and resilient learners.
Questions? Need to get in touch with me? Use the Q&A or email me at maliasa@live.com
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Explore Patterns & Shapes in Nature | Engaging Activities Inspired by Biomimicry
Patterns and Shapes in Nature STEAM Activities for Grades 1-3Looking for a 1st-3rd-grade science resource that helps students discover mathematical patterns in nature? This comprehensive STEAM unit is perfect for making learning engaging and stress-free!Need an exciting way to teach biomimicry, symmetry, and pattern recognition? Watch your students light up as they explore sunflower spirals, zebra stripes, and butterfly wings through 25 hands-on activities that seamlessly blend science observati
1st - 3rd
Biology, General Science, Other (Arts)
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
Engaging Architecture and Design Projects | Creative Biomimicry Adventures
Architecture and Design Projects — Creative Biomimicry AdventuresTake young designers on a journey through nature-inspired architecture with this creative, open-ended project packet. Students discover how real architects — from Antoni Gaudí to the designers of Singapore's Arts Centre — have borrowed ideas from the natural world, then apply the same thinking to their own inventive designs.Activities include designing smart sustainable cities, treescrapers, floating waterlily cities, honeycomb sky
2nd - 4th
Biology, Visual Arts
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Unique STEAM Robot Activities | Inspiring Biomimicry Design Projects
This easy-to-use product is the perfect addition to classroom science centers, enabling your students to start inventing and creating quickly! This unique resource leverages thought-provoking questions to inspire research into various animals, leading to the exciting design of biomimetic robots. Explore Animal-Inspired Robotics:⭐️ Design Robots Inspired by Nature:Wave like Lemurs: Encourage students to create robots that mimic the waving motion of lemurs.Jump like Kangaroos: Inspire creativity b
1st - 3rd
Biology, Robotics
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
+2
Also included in: Unique Back to School Science Bundle - Grade 2 and Grade 3
Engaging Climate Change Activities | Identify Effects and Explore Solutions
Empower Your Students to Make a Difference!Looking for engaging climate change activities to help your elementary students understand environmental science and explore real-world solutions? This comprehensive project-based learning unit empowers students to become Climate Change Detectives—identifying effects, analyzing causes, and developing innovative solutions to one of our planet's most urgent challenges! Perfect for teachers who want ready-to-use science activities that combine critical th
1st - 3rd
Environment, Other (Science)
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
+2
Also included in: Increase Understanding with Engaging Environment Activities Bundle
Engaging Animal Science Activities | Inspiring Biomimicry Design Projects
Engaging Animal Science Activities | Inspiring Biomimicry Design ProjectsWhat if the animals around us had already solved some of our biggest design problems — and all we had to do was look?Engaging Animal Science Activities | Inspiring Biomimicry Design Projects What if the animals around us had already solved some of our biggest design problems — and all we had to do was look? In this engaging biomimicry design packet, students dive deep into the fascinating worlds of mammals, reptiles, and am
2nd - 4th
Biology
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Endangered Animals Research | Nonfiction | Biomimicry Design Project | Activity
Engage Students in Protecting Endangered Species!Discover a unique and engaging project-based learning resource that empowers students to explore possibilities and solutions for protecting endangered animals. This comprehensive activity focuses on various endangered species, using creative storytelling and research to inspire critical thinking and environmental awareness. Why Choose Our Endangered Animals Research Project?⭐️ Diverse Animal Examples: The resource features a range of endangered
1st - 3rd
Environment, Other (Science)
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-LS4-1
+2
Also included in: Engaging Environment Activities Bundle | Climate Change, Earth Day
Inspiring Insect Project with Lapbook Activities | Fun Biomimicry Adventure
Biomimicry & Insects: STEAM Project-Based Learning for Grades 1-3 Looking for a 1st-3rd grade STEAM resource that helps students discover how insects solve problems through amazing adaptations? This comprehensive biomimicry unit is perfect for making learning engaging and stress-free! Need an exciting way to teach design thinking, animal adaptations, and innovation? Watch your students light up as they explore dragonfly flight, firefly bioluminescence, and grasshopper jumping through 24 hands-on
1st - 3rd
Science, Visual Arts
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
+1
Also included in: Unique Back to School Science Bundle - Grade 2 and Grade 3
Inspiring Ice Age Activities | Explore Fossil Hunters and Animals
What If Your Students Could Solve a 10,000-Year-Old Mystery? A frozen mammoth is discovered in Siberia, perfectly preserved in ice. Cave paintings reveal ancient artists who witnessed these giants firsthand. Fossilized bones tell stories of saber-toothed cats, giant sloths, and a world where glaciers covered entire continents. Welcome to the Ice Age—where science meets mystery, paleontology meets creative writing, and your students become the researchers, artists, and storytellers of Earth's mos
2nd - 4th
Ancient History, Art, Creative Writing
CCSS
W.1.2
Inspiring Arctic and Antarctic Activities | Engaging Biomimicry Design Project
Are you ready to take your students on an adventure to the most extreme places on Earth? Our Arctic & Antarctic Activities pack provides everything you need to plan an exciting and educational project about the unique conditions found in these polar regions. What’s Inside This Resource?⭐️ Understanding Extreme Conditions: Dive into the fascinating questions of: How do animals and plants survive in such extremely cold conditions?What makes these regions so cold?How cold can it get?⭐️ Biomimicry
1st - 3rd
Biology, Other (Science)
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-ESS2-1
+1
Also included in: Explore Arctic and Antarctica Activities Bundle | Biomimicry and Design
Unique Top 5 Bundle Biomimicry Projects | Design Activities for STEAM
Unlock Nature's Genius: Top 5 Biomimicry Design Projects BundleWhat if your students could design floating cities inspired by water lilies? Build skyscrapers that work like ahoneycomb? Create climate-controlled buildings based on termite mounds? This comprehensive biomimicry bundle transforms students into designers and innovators, using nature's 3.8 billion years of research and development to solve real-world design challenges. Perfect for grades 1-3, this collection bridges science, engineeri
1st - 3rd
Biology, Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+1
Seashells Project | Biomimicry Design Activities with Craft
Discover the Wonders of Seashells!Seashells are like little ocean jewels, showcasing various shapes, colors, and sizes. This biomimicry resource is designed to equip students from Grade 1 to Grade 3 with essential skills and a deeper understanding of the fascinating world of shells. Key Learning Objectives:⭐️ Explore Unique Shapes: Encourage students to investigate the diverse forms of seashells and their adaptations, fostering a love for marine biology. ⭐️ Understand Colors and Textures: Expl
1st - 3rd
Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
Also included in: Fun and Inspiring Summer Activities Bundle | Make a Board Game
Algebra Order of Operations Bundle
Algebra & Order of Operations Task Cards – Grade 4 and 5 Make math fun and engaging with these Task Cards! Designed for Grade 4 and 5 students, these ready-to-use cards gives students hands-on practice solving multi-step expressions with parentheses, using multiplication, division, addition and subtraction. Perfect for math centers, early finishers, partner work, Scoot, whole-class review, or test prep! What's Included:Task cards (color + black & white versions)Teacher's Guid
4th - 5th
Algebra, Order of Operations
Algebra Negative Numbers Bundle
Algebra and Negative Numbers Make algebra and integer operations engaging with these task cards! Perfect for GATE/gifted learners, early finishers, maths centres, or whole-class review. What's included:Task cards (colour + black-and-white versions)Student recording sheetAnswer keyTeacher's guide with key rules, modelling strategies, common error corrections, and extension questionsPerfect for: maths rotations, early finishers, partner work, or whole-class review. Font used is Calibri which i
4th - 6th
Algebra, Basic Operations
CCSS
6.NS.C.5
, 6.NS.C.6
Fun Biomimicry Board Game Mammals | Make an Invention Quilt
This game makes studying animals highly engaging! Need an engaging option for your students for centers, early finishers, or even morning work? This invention game will solve your problems. The game can be played in several different ways. Students can work in groups and solve the challenges together. They can work in pairs or a student can play the game to challenge him/herself. This is a unique board game that has a life after it has been played! Make an invention Quilt filled with ideas!
1st - 3rd
Biology, Other (Science)
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
+1
Engaging STEAM Giraffes Activities | Freebie | Unique Biomimicry Adventures
Discover Engaging STEAM Giraffes Activities: A Unique Biomimicry Adventure!Are you ready to inspire young minds with exciting STEAM activities centered around giraffes? This free resource offers a collection of unique biomimicry adventures that will captivate students and enhance their learning experience. Why Giraffes? Giraffes are fascinating animals and incredible examples of biomimicry in nature. By studying their unique adaptations, students can explore important concepts in science, tech
1st - 3rd
Science
NGSS
K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Back to School Math Task Bundle | Algebra | Order of Operations
Math Task Cards Bundle | Algebra | Order of OperationsMake math fun and engaging with these Task Cards! Designed for Grade 4 students, this ready-to-use resource gives students hands-on practice. Perfect for math centers, early finishers, partner work, Scoot, whole-class review, or test prep! What's Included:Task cards (color + black & white versions)Teacher's Guide with tips, strategies & differentiation ideasRecording sheetsAnswer keySkills Practiced: Order of operations (parentheses fi
4th - 5th
Algebra, Order of Operations
Algebra Pemdas Bundle
Algebra & Order of Operations Task Cards – Grade 4 and 5 Make math fun and engaging with these Task Cards! Designed for Grade 4 and 5 students, these ready-to-use cards gives students hands-on practice solving multi-step expressions with parentheses, using multiplication, division, addition and subtraction. Perfect for math centers, early finishers, partner work, Scoot, whole-class review, or test prep! What's Included:Task cards (color + black & white versions)Teacher's Guide wi
4th - 5th
Algebra, Order of Operations
Task Cards Bundles
Math Task Cards Bundle | Algebra | Order of OperationsMake math fun and engaging with these Task Cards! Designed for Grade 4 students, this ready-to-use resource gives students hands-on practice. Perfect for math centers, early finishers, partner work, Scoot, whole-class review, or test prep! What's Included:Task cards (color + black & white versions)Teacher's Guide with tips, strategies & differentiation ideasRecording sheetsAnswer keySkills Practiced: Order of operations (parentheses f
4th - 5th
Algebra, Order of Operations
Sea Otters & Kelp Forests | Ecosystem, Blue Carbon & Creative Science | 2-4
Sea Otters & Kelp Forests Ecosystem, Blue Carbon & Creative Science | Grades 2-4Did you know that sea otters are ecosystem engineers? These fascinating creatures control sea urchin populations, which allows underwater kelp forests to flourish — and with rising ocean temperatures threatening that delicate balance, there has never been a better time for students to explore this incredible underwater world.This richly layered science and design thinking resource takes students on a deep dive into t
2nd - 4th
Biology, Environment, Science
CCSS, NGSS
CCRA.W.7
, K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
+3
Also included in: Engaging Sea Animal Activities Bundle | Unique Biomimicry Adventures
Moon Settlement Design Project | Recycling, Solar Power & Engineering
Design a Green Moon City: Where Space Exploration Meets Environmental Innovation!What if we could build a city on the Moon — and do it right from the very beginning? This imaginative STEAM project invites students to think like engineers, environmentalists, and future space explorers as they design a Green Moon Base complete with a Recycling Station.Students start by exploring what it actually takes to survive on the Moon — no air, extreme temperatures from -233°C at night to 123°C in the day, r
1st - 3rd
Astronomy, Environment
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
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Discover exciting & unique science, math and writing activities designed for Kindergarten-Grade 4. My store includes Environmental Activities focusing on Looking for Solutions to Problems, Nature Design Biomimicry Challenges, Math Journal Prompts and Creative Writing Activities.
Why am I qualified to write these biomimicry and science resources? I was a member of BEN - Biomimicry Education Network - and a curator of educational resources at BEN. I am the author of the book Biomimicry with Theo & Tuva: Nature spotting inspires wild ideas. I have also written children's books about animals and nature.
In 2015, I completed a course in Biomimicry: A Sustainable Design Methodology at Minneapolis College of Art and Design. I took part in the Biomimicry Design Challenge in 2021.
In 2015, I completed a course in Making Sense of Climate Change Denial at the University of Queensland.
I completed ASTR105x: Alien Worlds: The Science of Exoplanet Discovery and Characterization at Harvard University edX.
You can read more about Biomimicry and Creative Thinking by visiting my blogs.
https://thinkdivebiomimicry.org/
https://thinkdivecom.wordpress.com/
I have been selling my resources on TPT since Dec 2014 and I love to inspire young children to develop and grow a love for learning. My teaching resources are designed to reflect my belief that all children enjoy and can be creative. Allowing children to ask questions and being curious makes learning enjoyable. Learning is a process and playful approach where learning is dictated by students’ interests, exploration, curiosity and experimentation will help to develop creative, curious and resilient learners.
Questions? Need to get in touch with me? Use the Q&A or email me at maliasa@live.com
Additional biographical information
Why am I qualified to write these biomimicry resources? I was a member of BEN—Biomimicry Education Network—and a curator of educational resources at BEN. I am the author of several books, for example, Biomimicry with Theo & Tuva: Nature spotting inspires wild ideas, Orla's Golden Blanket: Sea Otters’ Secret to a Bright Blue Future, Opportunities for Everyone: Lessons from Keystone Species with STEAM & Biomimicry Activities and Nyla's Glowing Underwater Garden: A Coral Reef Adventure In 2015, I completed a course in Biomimicry: A Sustainable Design Methodology at Minneapolis College of Art and Design. I took part in the Biomimicry Design Challenge in 2021.
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