Imagine you are working with sea-level scientists to monitor the rise in sea levels worldwide. 

Work in a group to design, build & code your satellite using the Climate Action Kit! Your job is to make a sturdy model, keep sensors dry, and measure water levels before and after ice melts.

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As you go through the steps below, you may wish to use our Design Journal Template to keep track of your work.

Journal Template

Follow these steps:

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Step 1

Research some examples of satellites that measure sea level change.

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Step 2

Plan what features your satellite will have and decide what building blocks, sensors, smart components, and craft materials you will need for building

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Step 3

Build your prototype, then connect it to Microsoft MakeCode to add code

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Step 4

Test and debug until the device works

SUCCESS CRITERIA

I can build a satellite with the Climate Action Kit that can:

  • keep electronic components dry
  • stand sturdily in a container of water
  • keep ice on one side of the container

And uses at least:

  • the touch sensor for data logging 
  • the sonar sensor to measure water rise
  • one variable to store data

Don’t feel limited by this. You can get creative and add more features if you would like!

Let’s Build!