Nature Knows How - 2025

Description :

Learn how nature can be used for design inspiration and problem-solving through STEM and biomimicry.

Students will observe the tried and tested biological strategies and patterns of nature and design their own nature-inspired STEM ideas for a healthier planet.

Students will

Learn examples of bio-inspired inventions and come face-to-face with the plants and systems that influenced them.
Identify the tried and tested biological strategies of nature through guided nature observation
Come up with their own nature-inspired ideas
Go on a discovery walk

Key focuses

Hands-on learning and sharing ideas
Adaptations
Science and Technology

Student Experiences Include

Distinguishing between ‘learning from’ and ‘learning about’ plants
Exploring the function and form of plants
Engaging in systems thinking
Applying nature-inspired solutions to explore nature-based design

Curriculum Links

Level 3- 6 Integrated STEM, Science, Mathematics, Technology, Design & Technologies, and Critical and Creative Thinking

Please Note: The Department of Education and Training are funding high-ability students from government schools to participate in the full-day version of this program (Designed by Nature) at no cost through the Victorian Challenge and Enrichment Series. Click here for more information.

Time	Action
Morning (10:15 to 11:45)
Afternoon (12:45 to 14:15)

Location

Melbourne Gardens

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Recommended year level

Year 3 to Year 6

Price

$17.00 Per Student

Notes

Minimum charge is 18 students per class. Maximum class size is 30 students.