NASA Stepping Stars Biomimicry Lesson Plans
Bring nature-inspired STEM learning into your classroom or informal education setting with a set of 31 ready-to-use biomimicry lesson plans, developed through Stepping Stars, a grant funded by NASA. Stepping Stars: A Multi-State Middle & High School Space Grant STEM Engagement Project was a collaboration between the Ohio, New York, and Nebraska Space Grants to utilize bio-inspired design in nature to inspire and bolster students’ interest in STEM.
These lessons help students explore how nature inspires innovative engineering solutions, connecting biology, design, and real-world problem solving—just like NASA scientists and engineers.
What You’ll Get
- 31 lessons for the classroom or informal education setting
- Focus on biomimicry and engineering design
- Hands-on, inquiry-based activities
- Aligned to STEM and NGSS goals
- Adaptable for elementary through high school
Designed to be engaging, accessible, and easy to implement, these lessons empower students to think creatively, learn from nature, and tackle real-world challenges. If your students are just beginning to explore the concept of biomimicry, we recommend starting with one of the “What is Biomimicry?” lessons. There are three lessons available, each tailored to different grade levels.