PROJECT

EcoRanger

Gamifying Environmental Science for the Next Generation

What is EcoRanger

EcoRanger is an educational mobile game designed for kids to learn about environmental science in a fun and interactive way. Based on the NASA GLOBE Protocol, it merges real-world environmental data with engaging gameplay to spark curiosity and build eco-awareness. The app is a result of our winning project at the NASA Space Apps Challenge 2024, where we proudly represented Bangladesh and became the National Champion, now advancing to the global stage. 🌍

🏆 NASA Space Apps Challenge 2024 — National Champion Project

In a world facing climate change, pollution, and rapid biodiversity loss, it’s crucial to educate and empower the next generation to protect our planet. That’s exactly what our app EcoRanger sets out to do.

Key Features

  1. 🌐 Real-Time Data: Utilizes NASA’s GLOBE database for authentic, localized environmental information.
  2. 🧪 Protocol-Based Learning: Covers 40+ scientific GLOBE protocols including atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and more.
  3. 🧠 AI-Powered Guidance: Provides daily activities and feedback through a smart AI mentor that guides students in improving their local environment.
  4. 📊 Progress Tracking: Students can track their learning and contributions over time—earning points and rewards for environmental efforts.
  5. 👦 Kid-Friendly UI/UX: Designed with children in mind, blending colorful visuals, intuitive interactions, and playful animations.

Gameplay Overview

Players step into the shoes of an EcoRanger, exploring their surroundings, observing environmental changes, submitting data, and completing science missions. Whether it’s measuring air quality or identifying local tree species, every task helps both the player and the planet.

Why It Matters

Education is the first step toward action. By teaching kids the science behind environmental change—and letting them become a part of the solution—EcoRanger builds responsible citizens from a young age. It’s not just a game; it’s a movement.

Impact Vision

With support from NASA and global education communities, we envision EcoRanger being used in schools worldwide—turning young learners into Earth’s future protectors.

🔗 Coming soon: We’re working on a public beta version! Stay tuned for the live demo and download links.