![]() ![]() Just like engineers, students design and build prototypes. Ecological engineers focus on the design and restoration of natural ecosystems for societal and environmental benefits. In this activity, students work as engineers to design solutions to protect endangered sea turtles. ![]() ![]() This engineering curriculum aligns to Next Generation Science Standards ( NGSS). As an optional extension, students can build prototypes using 3D printers or 3D pens. Then, students present their solutions to concerned stakeholders. Students work collaboratively to build structures that could protect a single sea turtle nest, or an entire beach, in the event of a hurricane or other similar weather disaster. In this activity, students learn about sea turtle nesting behaviors and environmental impacts of hurricanes. ![]() Protecting these nests from natural disasters or even human influence is an essential component of conservation in Florida, since only one hatchling in every thousand survives to adulthood. During Hurricane Irma, Florida lost a large proportion of its sea turtle nests. Students employ the full engineering design process to research and design prototypes that could be used to solve the loss of sea turtle life during a hurricane. ![]()
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