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Biomimicry show by Zoolab and EUK Education

Biomimicry - how nature inspires engineers and scientists to help us humans.

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Overview

Zoolab and EUK Education have created a brand-new interactive biomimicry show. It takes an up-close look at the animals that are inspiring engineers to help us humans.

With Zoolab's expert presenters and animal handlers, students will get to meet the likes of lizards, frogs, tarantulas, cockroaches and snakes. All as they learn about the real work engineers are doing to create new materials, robots and technologies.

The show will give students a full understanding of biomimicry and engineering, touching on topics such as:

Environmental issues
Biology and adaptations
Mechanical, chemical and material engineering

The show includes an experiment testing materials and a practical element with the opportunity for students to volunteer to try their hand at engineering themselves.

Students will also learn about different STEM careers with profiles of real engineers working on biomimicry inspired projects. And they'll gain an understanding of the kinds of skills needed for different jobs.

This hands-on, interactive experience is suitable for all students and can also be adapted for SEND students - the Zoolab team will be happy to discuss accommodations on enquiry.

Details

School subject: Biology

Chemistry

Design and technology

Engineering

Physics
Curriculum links: Biology

Engineering

Design and technology

Computing

Physics: Electricity and electromagnetism

Biology: Material cycles and energy

Physics: Energy

Sciences - Biological systems

Technologies - Craft, design, engineering and graphics: Application of engineering

Technologies - Craft, design, engineering and graphics

Sciences - Forces, electricity and waves: Electricity

Computing science

Sciences - Planet earth: Energy sources and sustainability

Sciences - Planet earth

Design thinking and engineering: Engineering

Design thinking and engineering

Physics: Electricity

Physics: Energy transfer

Sciences - Organisms and health

Technology & design - Manufacturing

Technology & design - Design

Technology & design - Communication: Use of ICT tools (including 3D modelling)

Sciences - Forces and energy: Using electricity

Technology & design - Control: Incorporate control systems in products

Sciences - Earth and universe: The environment and human influences

Sciences - Forces and energy

Technology & design - Control
Group size: Whole year group, Whole class
Capacity of 10 to 200 students.
Participation level: Audience participation
Duration: Up to an hour
Cost: Cost applies
£249 +VAT for a 1-hour show.
Schools attending The Big Bang Fair are eligible for a 10% discount.
Location: In-school

East Midlands

East of England

London

Learning outcomes

Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects
Attainment and progress
Learning what the engineering workplace is like
Develop engineering employability skills
Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers
Challenge stereotypes by showing the diversity of disciplines, people and skills involved in engineering

Frameworks

Gatsby benchmarks

The Gatsby benchmarks are a framework for good careers guidance for schools across all of England and in some areas across the rest of the UK. This experience helps your school to reach the following benchmarks:

2 - Learning from career and labour market information
3 - Addressing the needs of each pupil
4 - Linking curriculum learning to careers

EqualEx

Introduce and Inspire

Essential skills

The essential skills every young person needs to succeed in education and their future career. Find out more at the Skills Builder Partnership. This experience builds the following skills: