Hey Student Changemakers! Ready to make a BIGGER impact?
Join forces with your team and take any number of Bring Your Green GO GREENER DESIGN PROJECTS! These awesome projects will help you level up your school's sustainability and score BYG points.
Each Go Greener design projects is linked to a BYG Lifestyle challenge. Visit the challenge page to learn more, participate, and boost your team's points!
Bugtastic Home- A Biomimicry Go Greener Design Project
Up to 600 Points
Audience: Grade Level 3-8
Community Partner: N/A
Contact University of Dayton River Stewards HERE for mentorship and advice! In person or virtual support can be provided as needed.
Standard AlignmentBuild a Bugtastcic Home!
Termite mounds are like tiny cities for bugs! They're built with amazing features that keep the termites cool and comfy, even in the hottest weather. These mounds have:
Tunnels and chambers: These winding pathways let air flow through, keeping things fresh and breezy.
Thick walls: Made from earth and special saliva, these walls act like insulation, keeping the inside cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Sunshades and vents: Clever overhangs and openings help shade the mound from the hot sun and let out hot air.
THE CHALLENGE: Imagine you're a tiny bug building your dream home. Inspired by the genius of termite mounds, design and build a Bugtastic Home that's cool, cozy, and full of surprises!
THE PROCESS:
1. Gather your building supplies: You can use recycled materials like cardboard boxes, paper tubes, leaves, twigs, and even clay!
2. Sketch your Bugtastic Home: Draw a picture or make a model to show how your home will look. Think about tunnels, chambers, walls, sunshades, and any other cool features you want to add.
3. Building time!: Use your imagination and creativity to bring your Bugtastic Home to life! You can glue, tape, paint, or decorate your creation in any way you like.
4. Presentation time!: Once your Bugtastic Home is ready, share it with your friends, family, or even your class! Explain how your home uses termite-inspired features to stay cool and comfortable.
BONUS POINTS FOR:
Using recycled materials.
Adding fun and creative details to your home.
Sharing your Bugtastic Home with others and explaining your design choices.
REMEMBER:
There's no right or wrong way to build a Bugtastic Home! Be creative and have fun!
Use your imagination and think about how termites keep their homes cool and cozy.
The most important thing is to learn and have fun while exploring the amazing world of biomimicry!
Deliverables
You can write an essay, create a model and upload pictures to the website, or create a short video of your work. Choose any method to relay your design to us.
Winning designs will be displayed at the Awards Ceremony.
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