Biomimicry: linking form and function to evolutionary and ecological principles
Engaging with biomimetic design encourages students to explore the principles of form and function in relation to evolutionary adaptation.
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Engaging with biomimetic design encourages students to explore the principles of form and function in relation to evolutionary adaptation.
Your mission: to land an intrepid egg-naut safely on the surface of the Moon and learn about classical mechanics along the way.
Explore the science of sound and electromagnetism with this practical build-it-yourself activity.
Roll up, roll up! We bring you some more fantastic feats to challenge and entertain – and to showcase some physics, too.
A blade of grass and a high tower both need to stand up against forces that threaten to level them. Are there design principles that they can exploit to achieve this?
Designing a glider wing helps students understand forces and what it means to be an engineer.
Civil engineer John Burland talks about the perils and practicalities of supporting some of the world’s most iconic buildings.
If you teach geography, earth science, physics, or even information and communications technology (ICT) or biology, you should definitely visit the Eduspace website from the European Space Agency (ESA).
Whynotchemeng.com is an excellent website designed for students who are considering a career in chemical or biochemical engineering. The website has two particular strengths: careers information, and a resource of practical demonstrations designed to inspire potential young physical scientists and…
Biomimicry: linking form and function to evolutionary and ecological principles
Landing on the Moon – planning and designing a lunar lander
Hearing waves: how to build a loudspeaker
Further fantastic feats: falling and bouncing
Bionic structures: from stalks to skyscrapers
High flyers: thinking like an engineer
Propping up the wall: how to rescue a leaning tower
The Eduspace website, by the European Space Agency
Whynotchemeng.com website, By the Institution of Chemical Engineers, UK