Climate Change Action
Grade Level: 5-8
Unit Overview: . Powered by the popular BBC micro:bit, the Climate Action Kit is a robotic inventor's kit designed to introduce students to climate change issues in the context of their technology solutions aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This project includes a complete biodiversity unit and culminates with an exciting design and build challenge.
Planning and Preparation: Pre visit TEAMS Meeting to discuss the project.
Initial Training: 2- or 3 100-minute blocks
School Requirements: Basic makerspace materials such as cardboard, tape, string, and tinfoil.
Materials and Technology: We will provide all required materials for the training session. After the training we will leave you with the Microbit kits, but classes will require the use of electronic devices ( Chromebook, iPad) for coding.
Subject Areas: Math, Science, Art, Language
Taking It Further: Incorporate your new Microbit into other areas of your curriculum