ECO Homeschool Adventures: Biomimicry Engineering (6th - 12th)

When

Wednesday November 15    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Where

The Nature Institute
2213 South Levis Lane, Godfrey, IL, 62035

Event Type

Calling all homeschool families! This new program offering takes place the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 10 – 11:30 am. Lessons may include hikes, nature exploration, games, experiments, and scientific surveys. All parents/guardians will also receive extension activities that can be completed at home with their whole family.

This program is geared towards students in K – 5th that are learning from home, but older siblings are welcome to attend. Siblings 2 and under are free. Parents/guardians are required to attend with children. See below for upcoming dates. $7/child for non-members, $5/child for members. Parents/guardians are free. Pre-registration is required. 

  • November 15th, 1 – 3 pm: Biomimicry Engineering (6th – 12th grade)
    • Did you know that the creation of velcro was based on a plant? Engineers often look to nature to inspire new creations. Learn about human made tools based off of animal and plant traits, then create your own prototype of a bioinspired invention.

Register Here.