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1st grade worksheet about how birds inspired the design of the Japanese bullet train, with space to design a custom train.
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Birds and the Japanese Bullet Train

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This printable 1st grade worksheet introduces biomimicry through the story of how engineer Eiji Nakatsu solved a bullet train problem by studying birds. Students read about which birds inspired the design, answer questions about the problem and solution, and sketch their own bullet train. Useful for introducing engineering design, nature-based problem solving, and creative drawing in early elementary STEM.

Subject:
Science
Topic:
Engineering
Grade Level:
1st Grade
Updated December 2025

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