Biomimicry and Organism Survival Concepts

Miss Kay introduces a new unit on biomimicry engineering, focusing on the study of gross snails. Students will explore the connection between organisms and engineering, analyze snail population data, and engage in assignments to understand why certain snails survive better. The video outlines weekly tasks, introduces key concepts like traits and biomimicry, and sets up unit and chapter questions for investigation.

What is the main focus of the new unit introduced by Miss Kay?

• Astronomy

• Chemical reactions

• Biomimicry engineering

• Balancing forces

What is the role of an engineer as described in the video?

• To create art

• To design solutions using scientific knowledge

• To teach mathematics

• To explore outer space

What does the term 'organism' refer to?

• A type of machine

• A chemical compound

• A non-living object

• A living thing

What is biomimicry?

• The study of stars

• The imitation of natural biological designs

• A form of art

• A type of dance

What is a physical trait?

• A genetic mutation

• A type of habitat

• A characteristic that can be observed, like color or size

• A behavior of an organism

What is the main question being investigated in the unit?

• Why do snails have shells?

• What do snails eat?

• Why are different organisms more or less likely to survive in an environment?

• How do snails reproduce?

What has happened to the population of snails with yellow shells over the past 10 years?

• It has increased

• It has remained the same

• It has decreased

• It has disappeared completely

What is the assignment related to the snail population?

• To explain why snails with yellow shells are not surviving well

• To create a snail habitat

• To write a story about snails

• To draw a picture of a snail

What should students do if they have questions about the assignment?

• Search online for answers

• Ask their parents for help

• Email Miss Kay or message her on Dojo

• Ignore the questions

What is the deadline for submitting the assignment?

• Sunday

• Monday

• Wednesday

• Friday