Steam project overview biomimicry circuit insects

1. Amy Zschaber / azschaber@stancoe.org
OBJECTIVES – 5th
GRADE
Science
3-5-ETS1-1 Define a simple design problem reflecting a
need or a want that includes specified criteria for success
and constraints on materials, time, or cost
Visual Arts
Creative Expression
2.7 Communicate values, opinions, or personal insights
through an original work of art.
Aesthetic Valuing
4.1 Identify how selected principles of design are used in a
work of art and how they affect personal responses to and
evaluation of the work of art.
4.4 Assess their own works of art, using specific criteria, and
describe what changes they would make for improvement.
PROCESS
1. Identify and define biomimicry
2. Examples of biomimicry
3. Students hypothesize biomimicry usage
4. Identify and define insect characteristics
5. Review design process
6. Students plan and design their insect
7. Discuss function before form
8. Identify and define basic circuit
9. Explore to power an LED
10. Biomimicry video
11. Wiring directions
12. Students work
13. Students complete reflection
RESOURCES
-HaikuDeck Teacher Guide (includes how to steps)
https://haikudeck.com/p/b02fbc46dc
-Biomimicry Planning & Design Sheet
http://goo.gl/eAExnM
-Biomimicry Video
http://goo.gl/mTb8TB
-Basic Circuit “Cheat Sheet”
http://goo.gl/Z9DFz2
-Biomimicry Circuit Insect Reflection on Learning
http://goo.gl/UAALxN
-STEAM definition and process graphic
http://goo.gl/92lQaz
MATERIALS
⃝ Wood clothespins (1 per student)
⃝ 2 four-six inch electrical wires (per student)
⃝ 2 LEDs per student
⃝ Electrical tape
⃝ Assorted pipe cleaners
⃝ 3-volt button battery (1 per student)
⃝ Assorted “extra” building materials
⃝ Scissors