Third Place - Middle School
UN Sustainable Development Goals Addressed
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Goal 13: Climate Action
2019 Youth Design Challenge - Third Place, Middle School
This design concept was developed by participants in the Institute’s Youth Design Challenge. The descriptions below are from the team’s competition entry materials.
School: Nichols School
Location: Buffalo, NY, United States
Coach: Joshua Ring
Team members: Connor Harshany, Fiona Brown, Lucy Coburn, Matthew Harshany, Max Langer, Reed Errickson, Samuel Wells, Sayward McPherson
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Innovation Details
Forest fires effect communities of people and ecosystems throughout the world. As a result of climate change, some areas are experiencing more frequent forest fires. It is important that we develop natural ways to protect people and their property. This project uses the properties of three organisms (spiders, hagfish, and broom bush plants) to help protect forested areas surrounding homes during forest fires. The team has made strands of pods (almost like Christmas tree lights) that collect, absorb, and store water for release when exposed to extreme heat.
