In this lesson, we’ll examine real world data from California’s San Joaquin County to understand how climate change is affecting important farming practices, like irrigation. We’ll explore how traditional irrigation systems can waste water and why more efficient methods are crucial for watering crops.
Then, you’ll get the chance to build your own mobile irrigation vehicle. Using sensors and automation, your system will water plants only when needed, and you’ll even calculate how much water your prototype can save!
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
The SDGs are 17 goals create by the United Nations to make the world a better place.
Consider how this lesson helps us contribute to Goal 2, Goal 6, and Goal 12. Goal 2 challenges us to end hunger and improve food security through sustainable agriculture. Goal 6 focuses on ensuring access to water for everyone, and Goal 12 asks us to consider how we can consume and produce responsibly.
As we design our mobile irrigation system, think about how this project can help manage water resources more sustainably. How do innovations in agriculture reduce water waste and promote the responsible use of our natural resources? How might these solutions impact communities and the environment on a global scale?