The Nature of Things:  Biomimicry, Part 1

Biomimicry is a new science that studies nature's best ideas and then imitates these designs and processes to solve human problems. For example, studying a leaf to invent a better solar cell. By beginning to learn from nature biomimics are finding out that, in all her activities, nature creates conditions conducive to life. Biomimics have realized one very important, and hopeful fact: we are surrounded by genius. Part 1 of 2.

Learning Questions

1. What is Biomimicry?
2. What state was once 85% prairie?
3. What is the “mother” of all land life?
4. Why do you think the filmmaker decided to make this film?

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