Needs to make 9 slide PPT
The proposal only has to be as long as it needs to be to convey the required
information:
Your topic (something to do with biology)
How your topic relates to biomimcry
Briefly, what you plan to do with the topic (investigate it, experiment with it, relate
it to something else, etc.)
what the format of the project will be (a video, a poster, a paper, a game, etc.)
Feel free to be creative. Are you an artist? Create a sculpture, a painting, a
drawing. Like to knit/crochet? Make a model of a cell that way. Do you like to
cook? Bake something that illustrates your topic.
This is about and we need to do presentation
TOPIC:
Gecko adhesion and its application in biomimicry represent a fascinating
intersection of biology and engineering.
Geckos are known for their ability to climb smooth vertical surfaces and even
move across ceilings effortlessly, thanks to the unique structure of their feet. This
natural adhesion is enabled by microscopic structures called setae, which cover the
surface of their footpads. Each seta branches into hundreds of tiny spatulae at the
nanoscale level, creating intermolecular forces with surfaces through van der
Waals interactions.
Biomimicry, in this context, involves studying and replicating these natural
adhesive mechanisms to develop innovative materials and technologies. By understanding the underlying principles of gecko adhesion, researchers and
engineers seek to design synthetic adhesives that can perform similarly in various
applications.
The goal is to mimic not just the physical structure of gecko feet but also the
chemical and biomechanical aspects that enable their remarkable climbing ability.
In practical terms, the study of gecko adhesion for biomimetic purposes involves
detailed investigations into the anatomy and physiology of gecko feet. Researchers
delve into the molecular composition of the adhesive structures, the mechanics of
how geckos control their adhesion, and the environmental factors that influence
their performance. This knowledge serves as a blueprint for designing and
fabricating synthetic adhesives that can be tailored for specific uses in technology
and industry/n Final Project Information:
To demonstrate mastery and application of the course material, students will complete a final project of
their own design that will analyze a topic from the course in an interpretive way. The complete project
counts for 15% of the final grade for the course.
Students are encouraged to choose a topic that fits their interests, their personality, and their abilities,
and to apply a multidisciplinary approach from the perspective of their choice (scientific, historical,
political, philosophical, etc.). The goal is for you to engage with the material in a personally meaningful
way.
Your topic must relate in some way to biomimicry, either directly or indirectly. Biomimicry is the use of
nature-inspired strategies for inspiration and to help solve problems. Watch BIOMIMICRY – DESIGNING A
MODERN WORLD THROUGH THE WISDOM OF NATURE (7-minute) video to learn more about Biomimicry.
You are limited only by your imagination and preferred means of self-expression. Be creative! Some
examples for a final project might be: writing a research paper in the format of a peer-reviewed
publication, conducting a scientific study of your own design, developing a game (board game, card
game, video game, etc.) based on the topic, creating artwork, theater, music, interpretive dance, a
museum display, etc.
Examples of projects from previous semesters:
A diorama on natural selection
A children's book on types of cells
A game on cellular organelles based on the popular game “Guess Who?"
A workout video that incorporated elements of homeostasis
A slideshow on digestive enzymes and dietary supplements
A video documenting an experiment done by the student (illustrating the scientific method)
A deck of cards using elements from the Periodic Table
Required steps for the Final Project assignment:
1. choose a biology-related topic that particularly interests you
2. submit a proposal for your project by
, in which you
a. briefly describe your topic, including how it relates to biomimicry
b. describe what you intend to do with the topic
C. describe what the end project will look like (the format)
3. complete the project itself
4. share the project with the class (virtually) (
)
5. complete a 1-2-page reflection paper, discussing what you learned from doing the project (due
)
6. submit an annotated bibliography (including a minimum of four sources, at least one of which
must be a primary source) (als o
a.
)
For information regarding the difference between primary and secondary sources,
please visit this website from UMass Boston.
b. For help understanding what an annotated bibliography is, please visit these useful
websites: website from Cornell University and from Purdue University. Grading Criteria for the Final Project: The following rubric describes the grading criteria for the final
project.
Grading Rubric for Final Project
Proposal
(10% of total
grade for the
project)
Project
(70% of total
grade;
includes
presentation)
Reflection
paper
(10% of total
grade)
Bibliography
(10% of total
grade)
Superior (100%)
Proposal was
submitted on time,
includes sufficient
detail to clearly
describe the topic
and project,
including how it
relates to
biomimicry.
Fully satisfies project
requirements,
including accuracy of
information; shows
evidence that
student put a great
deal of effort into
the project
Reflection paper is
1-2 pages in length
and thoughtfully
describes what
completing the
project was like for
you
Bibliography
contains a minimum
of four sources, at
least one of which is
a primary source,
and is thoroughly
annotated
Very Good (80%)
Proposal was
| submitted on time,
includes sufficient
details to describe
the topic and
project, but lacks
explanation of
relatedness to
biomimicry.
Mostly satisfies
project
requirements,
and/or shows only
some evidence of
effort on the
student's part
Reflection paper is
less than a page in
length, but does
include a personal,
thoughtful
description of
what completing
the project was
like for you
Bibliography
contains a minimum
of four annotated
sources, but none
are a primary source
Insufficient (60%)
Proposal was
submitted on time,
but contains
insufficient details
so that topic and
project are not
understandable
Late (50%)
Proposal was
submitted after the
deadline.
Barely satisfies
project
Project was
submitted
requirements,
and/or shows that
the student put little
effort into the
project
The description of
what you learned
by doing the
project is
impersonal and
lacking in detail
after the
deadline.
Reflection paper was
submitted after the
deadline.
Bibliography contains Bibliography
less than four
sources, or sources
are not sufficiently
annotated
was
submitted
after the
deadline.
