> >>Saving Sea Turtles
Saving Sea Turtles. Image credit: BBC micro:bit View larger

Saving Sea Turtles

New activity

Newly-hatched sea turtles use moonlight to find their way to the sea. Tall, bright lights can confuse them. Build a prototype of beach lighting for paths that guides humans safely but doesn't distract turtles.

Open Activity   
How-to Video

Suggest a Book

Suggest a book or books below:

Cancel or 

Report Miscategorization

Please let us know how this activity could be categorized better:

Cancel or 



Related Programming Resources

Add a Tech Twist Optional: If you do not have a micro:bit device, you can still create the code and observe an online model using the MakeCode simulator.
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.
Related Links BBC micro:bit
Hour of Code Activities
CS Unplugged
Pencil Code
Start Coding with PBS Kids!
Teaching Coding
Coding for Kids
What is Computer Coding?
Originating Source BBC micro:bit
Related Books
[Suggest a book] 		My first coding book by Kiki Prottsman, Sway Grantham and Molly Lattin
How to code a rollercoaster by Josh Funk
Code this! : puzzles, games, challenges, and computer coding concepts for the problem-solver in you! by Jennifer Szymanski
Grace Hopper : queen of computer code by Laurie Wallmark and Katy Wu
Hello Ruby : adventures in coding by Linda Liukas
How to Code a Sandcastle by Josh Funk
How to code : a step-by-step guide to computer coding by Max Wainewright
Computer coding for kids : a unique step-by-step visual guide, from binary code to building games by Carol Vorderman

Reviews

Write a review

Saving Sea Turtles

Saving Sea Turtles

Newly-hatched sea turtles use moonlight to find their way to the sea. Tall, bright lights can confuse them. Build a prototype of beach lighting for paths that guides humans safely but doesn't distract turtles.