Science Unit: Heat Transfer, Biomimicry, & Invention
Published on: September 6, 2026
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Subjects: Science, Engineering
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Description of Unit Plan
In this six-lesson invention education unit, students learn how heat moves and how animals adapt to extreme temperatures, then use biomimicry to design a more efficient way to heat or cool a home.
Lesson Plans
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