Imagine you are designing an automated tree seeder device for a team of Forestry Technicians. Work in a group to design, build & code a prototype using the Climate Action Kit!

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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.

Design Journal Template
An icon of a magnifying glass, a paper with notes, and a brain.

Step 1

Research different technology used in reforestation. Consider what features these devices have in order to function effectively in a particular type of environment.

Icons of a light bulb, a thought bubble, and a pencil.

Step 2

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

icons of 3 building blocks (cube, corner connector, and short frame)

Step 3

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

Icons of code blocks.

Step 4

Test and debug until the device works.

SUCCESS CRITERIA

I can build an automated tree seeder prototype with the Climate Action Kit that can:

  • drive and navigate through a field
  • distribute seeds evenly throughout said field

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

Let’s Build!