Wave Blaster

Scallops move by squirting water out of their shells, and this helps them escape attacks.  I had an idea for an invention called the Wave Blaster.  It helps you escape waves.  The wave blaster helps you escape the current if you are going in the opposite direction of the current.  The wave blaster is generated by a light weight water wheel.  The water wheel generates electricity while you paddle, even when it is calm.  The Wave Blaster boosts you by sucking in water and pushing it out.  When it gets windy, you can turn it on for an extra boost.  

Camel I

Camels have an extra eyelid that is clear.  It helps block sand and protects the eye.  I used this adaptation for this invention idea.  Camel I is a drop that you put in your eye.  It forms a protective layer.  It will protect your eye from water, sand, snow, and sun.  To remove the protective layer, you use another drop.

Introduction to Biomimicry

This year in science I learned about animal adaptations.  An adaptation is a special body part that helps animals live in their environment.  For example, camels have extra long eyelashes to keep the sand out of their eyes.  And poisonous dart frogs have bright colors to warn other animals not to eat them.
This summer we are going to observe animals in nature and look at their adaptations. Then we are going to think of inventions that can help make our lives easier.  This is called biomimicry.
"Bio" means life and "mimic" means to copy.  Biomimicry is copying nature's adaptations to make things better.  I hope you enjoy reading my blog this summer.