Activity 1
Light-up fishing nets
Introduction
Learn about the problem of bycatch (unwanted fish and other marine creatures trapped by commercial fishing nets), the impact of it and potential solutions, before creating a prototype light-up fishing net using micro:bit.
Learning objectives
- To learn about the problem of ‘bycatch’ and its impact on marine ecosystems
- To identify possible solutions to the problem
- To learn how inputs (sensors) and outputs (light and sound) of the micro:bit can be used to design and make prototype solutions
You will need
Downloadable resources:
- Lesson plan
- Lesson slides
- HEX file
Other resources:
Netting (optional), elastic bands (optional), string (optional), headphones (optional), alligator / crocodile clip leads (optional)
Quick links
Lesson plan
What is bycatch?
What solutions already exist to reduce bycatch?
Light-up fishing nets
Code available
Safety
Review
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