Earth Month is a great time to help students connect with the planet—and coding is a fun, hands-on way to show how we can care for it. Students can explore real-world environmental topics while building valuable coding skills.
From recycling and clean energy to extreme weather and green cities, coding with Ozobot helps students understand how small actions can make a big impact.
Why Combine Coding + Climate Education?
Teaching students about climate change doesn’t have to be overwhelming. When paired with engaging coding activities, climate topics become more approachable—inspiring students to think critically and act creatively.
Climate Coding Projects for Grades K–8
No matter your students’ grade level or coding experience, there are plenty of ways to bring sustainability into your lessons. Here are some activity ideas to get you started:
Grades K–2
1. Recycle Rescue
- Create a classroom “recycling center” with bins for paper, plastic, metal, and compost.
- Students will draw paths for Evo using Color Codes, programming it to deliver different items to the correct bins.
- Discuss how recycling helps reduce landfill waste and protect wildlife.
2. Save the Sea Turtles
- Set up a beach map where Evo helps clean up plastic and debris before it reaches the ocean.
- Students use Color Codes to create cleanup routes and count how many items Evo removes.
Grades 3–5
3. Clean Energy Quest
- Draw a community map with homes, factories, and energy stations.
- Students will program Evo with Ozobot Blockly to visit clean energy sources (solar, wind, hydro) and avoid fossil fuel options.
- Have students present their energy paths and explain the environmental benefits.
4. Pollution Patrol
- Design a cityscape where Evo navigates through areas with traffic jams, factories, and parks.
- Students will program Evo to identify polluted areas and propose solutions—like bike lanes, trees, or green spaces.
- They can then redesign the map to show a more eco-friendly layout.
Grades 6–8
5. Carbon Footprint Tracker
- Challenge students to analyze daily activities (transportation, energy use, food choices) and assign “carbon points.”
- Program Evo to follow a path representing a low-carbon lifestyle, and then a high-carbon one.
- Compare the two and brainstorm ways to reduce their carbon footprint.
6. Smart Green City Challenge
- Students work in teams to design a sustainable city map that includes clean energy, green transportation, recycling centers, and community gardens.
- Evo must navigate the city using Ozobot Blockly, completing eco-tasks along the way.
- Host a class showcase where each team explains their city’s sustainability features.
Tools to Get Started
Evo Entry Kit – A great introduction to both screen-free and screen-based coding for climate-themed projects.
Ozobot Classroom – Access standards-aligned, Earth-friendly lessons and activities to integrate into your curriculum.
STEAM Kits – Ready-to-use, hands-on project kits that are perfect for Earth Day or any time of year.
Coding helps students explore real-world ways to protect the planet. From tracking data to building eco-friendly solutions, these projects promote teamwork, problem-solving, and climate awareness.
Let’s code for a cleaner, greener future!
