Inventions from Nature

The Dialogue Between Humans and Environment

Which bird inspired a scientific breakthrough?

Students will discover groundbreaking inventions that originated from observing nature. They will activate their imagination and critical thinking to create their own nature-inspired designs. This hands-on investigative experience nurtures innovation in science, design, and technology

What will your students gain?

Learning through problem-solving – exploring how animal hunting abilities have inspired human innovations

Flexible thinking and innovation – examining how humans develop noise-reduction solutions based on nature

Scientific exploration – discovering natural phenomena that contribute to technological advancements

A fresh perspective on creativity and problem-solving

Inventions from Nature
Learning outcomes:
Scientific Literacy, Creative Thinking, Language Literacy, Self-Knowledge
Aus: Victorian curriculum:

VCSSU073 – Science: Use scientific understanding to solve real problems

VCCCTM031 – Creative Thinking: Break down natural phenomena into usable ideas

VCAVAE017 – Visual Arts: Create designs based on natural inspiration

Age:

Year 1-3, Year 4-6

Group size:

Up to 25 children per group

Price:

$18 + GST

Location:

Dya studio (Port Melbourne) / Or your school

Learning outcomes:
Scientific Literacy, Creative Thinking, Language Literacy, Self-Knowledge
Aus: Victorian curriculum:

VCSSU073 – Science: Use scientific understanding to solve real problems

VCCCTM031 – Creative Thinking: Break down natural phenomena into usable ideas

VCAVAE017 – Visual Arts: Create designs based on natural inspiration

Age:

Year 1-3, Year 4-6

Group size:

Up to 25 children per group

Price:

$18 + GST

Location:

Dya studio (Port Melbourne) / Or your school

"My son had a great time! He came back with new knowledge and was able to express himself creatively in different materials"

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