About the Project

Our STEAM 3rd-5th graders are working on becoming environmentalists. This STEAM project seeks to engage and empower our students by intersecting robotics, coding, and environmental learning disciplines. This project stimulates students to think about ways robotics and AI can be used to clean up the pollution that has been washed into the ocean. Students will use the engineering design process to create a waterproof robot to clean the ocean. The ocean will be a couple of large mini tubs with trash. Students will work on their 21st century skills to problem solve and work in collaboration to solve this problem. This hands-on project will empower our students to take care of our Earth. Environmental education engages a learner to explore environmental issues, engage in critical thinking, and focus on problem solving to improve the state of the environment. Environmental education also focuses on social issues that affect the environment and strives to develop a community of future citizens who have a sense of environmental stewardship and awareness.