Oceans and Estuaries - Environmental Problems
Oceans and Estuaries - Environmental Problems
An Ocean Cleaner to solve environmental problems.
Brazilian Creative Learning Network
Benjamin & Kaique
2025
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Our project
Our goal with this project is to care for the environment and preserve our own existence.We studied SDG 14 for our Science Fair. We watched several videos and debated in class, and what impacted us most was the fact that there is a continent of garbage in the Pacific Ocean, which is called the seventh continent.Based on classroom discussions, we decided to make a prototype of a boat capable of cleaning marine debris. We then separated the materials (Lego pieces and recyclables) and used motors, shields, and a micro:bit board to power the motors and for remote control, using the radio function in MakeCode, and after that we built it.Before testing the cleaner, we conducted buoyancy tests to check if the weight of the electronic components would cause the prototype to sink.We made several videos for our science fair and through this we discovered the importance of disposing of waste in appropriate places. We also saw the need and urgency of taking care of the oceans and how we can contribute.
Our inspiration
Based on classroom discussions, we decided to build a prototype boat capable of cleaning up marine debris.
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