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Saving Sea Creatures

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This lesson comes with two activities about wildlife! Patrons use a BBC micro:bit to create a species counter and an anti-poaching collar.

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Add a Tech Twist	Required: micro:bit devices are required for this activity. Up to three participants can share one device at a time.
Hints for uses in your library	This is a great activity to tie into environmental themes such as global awareness, climate action, or Earth Day celebrations. Try building these activities into your youth coding club!
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Originating Source	BBC micro:bit
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