U3W4 Comprehension - Big Ideas From Nature

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What problems do robots face on Mars?

Back

They sometimes get stuck traveling over dips and bumps.

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What effect did making the car the same shape as the boxfish have?

Back

It led to a car that saves gas.

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What can travel to Mars?

Back

Robots.

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What did Orville and Wilbur Wright learn from studying birds?

Back

They got ideas on how to create airplane wings, and they were able to create the first plane that flew.

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What is the main idea of 'Tunnel Makers'?

Back

An engineer copied the shipworm to build the Thames Tunnel.

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What is biomimicry?

Back

Biomimicry is when humans take inspiration from nature to solve problems.

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Why do engineers study animals and plants?

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To learn how to create better designs and technologies.

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What is the purpose of studying nature for inventions?

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To find efficient solutions and improve technology.

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What is an example of a robot used on Mars?

Back

Rovers like Curiosity and Perseverance.

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How do shipworms help engineers?

Back

They inspire designs for tunnels and other structures.