Save the Turtles
Overview
Save the Turtles
Save the Turtles
Design Challenge Title: A Sea Turtle Safe Beach Light
Author(s): Microbit.org - modified by Dan Lingle
| Background and Question/Challenge: Sea turtles are in trouble and their numbers are falling. Explore what the issues are around beach lighting and Sea Turtle hatchlings and how a micro:bit beach-safe light could help | |
| SDG Goal: 14 - Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development | Why is this challenge relevant to students? Students build empathy through discovering the plight of the sea turtle. Students connect with the global struggles that are animal extinction and illegal wildlife trade |
| Constraints/Criteria: > Creates turtle-safe lighting for beach paths, so hatchlings retain the instinct to move toward the sea (and the moon/start light reflected from the water) > Low-wattage light comes from LEDs > Should automatically turn on at dusk and stay on until dawn> LEDs should show a turtle shape as a fun way of lighting the path | Materials: > Projector/Whiteboard> micro:bit system and online programming software (Block Editor, Touch Develop and/or Code Kingdom)> Internet (to access programming software)> LEDs |
| Math, Science, T&E, CS Standards:NGSS MS-LS2-5. Evaluate competing design solutions for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem services. (Grades 6 - 8)ITEEA STEL. Knowledge gained from other fields of study has a direct effect on the development of technological products and systems. (Grades 6 - 8) | |
| Problem Solving Practice(s)/Process(s): Students will complete this challenge using the Engineering Design process. Being sure to document their steps. | Coding Activities/Lessons: https://makecode.microbit.org/#pub:_XkEHdPCR54kr |
| STEM Career Connections:Marine BiologistConservationist | Literature Connections: https://www.tweentribune.com/article/tween78/students-push-lawmakers-protect-turtles/ |
| Attachments/Student Handouts: https://microbit.org/lessons/sea-creatures-safe-turtles/ | |
| Additional Resources/Notes:https://www.teachengineering.org/lessons/view/cub_lifescience_lesson02 |