On Wednesday the 4th of March, girls from Fourth Class presented their project ‘The Microbit Bin: Life on Land: Can a BBC Microbit help the UN Global Goal?’ at the ESB Science Blast in the RDS Dublin.
Their project investigated whether a BBC Microbit could improve levels of recycling in their classrooms. Through the project they created and coded a device that could easily be placed on a recycle bin and record levels of recycling within their classrooms. They also investigated attitudes towards recycling and levels of recycling in their classes and whether the implementation of a device could improve these levels and attitudes. The girls chose this project as it links easily with the UN Global Goals for Sustainable Development, particularly: Goal 14: Life on Land.
The girls had a fabulous day in the RDS. After an early start, they arrived at the RDS and set up their project. They explained and demonstrated how their Microbit Bin worked and about their project incredibly well and wowed the judges with their scientific investigation skills. They went to shows such as ‘The Science of Soccer’ and visited various exhibits, collecting lots of ‘free stuff’! Well done to the girls involved. Once again, they represented themselves and our school so well. As such, we’re all looking forward to Kilnamanagh’s first Nobel prize in the future!!
Ceck out some photos of the project and the ESB Science Blast below
