Author: jmavrogeorge
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STEM Drones for Elementary School Students: Fun Activities for Spring Break and Summer Camp
Drones are a fun and useful tool that can be used in many ways to teach, especially in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields. Whether you’re a teacher looking for exciting spring break or summer camp activities or a parent looking for educational opportunities for your children, drones are an engaging…
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The Benefits of Using Indoor Drones in the Elementary and Middle School Classroom: A Focus on Safety and Character Development
There’s a good reason why drones have exploded in popularity as a teaching resource. They give students a new and interesting way to learn STEM subjects and have the potential to help them grow as people. Here, we’ll discuss how indoor drones help students in elementary and middle school, particularly with regards to safety and…
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Introducing Drones to Young Students: How to Get Started with STEM Activities During Spring Break and Summer Camp
In science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), drones are becoming more and more popular. They are a fun and interactive way for young students to learn about these important topics, and they can be especially engaging during spring break or summer camp. In this blog post, we’ll look at some tips and ideas for…
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8 Ways Drone Technology Provides Unique and Interesting Ways to Explore Science in 4th Grade.
Drone technology is the perfect tool for fourth grade science classes as it allows students to experience the physical and mathematical properties of real-world locations in an interactive, eye-opening manner. With an array of applications, from 3D mapping of landscapes to identifying plant health from the sky, drone applications are versatile and exciting ways…
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Winter Break Activity Ideas for STEM Fun
With STEM becoming a higher priority in education today, facilitators want enriching activities for winter camps and educational programs. One quick Pinterest search will reveal that there are plenty of winter-themed crafts and projects available for kids. But what about more in-depth builder activities, engineering projects, and robotics lessons? Keep reading for a list of…
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Winter STEM Activities and Experiences for Students
Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean students have to hit pause on their favorite learning activities. One thing kids love at any time of the year is hands-on learning. Staying indoors and playing in the snow are perfect opportunities to initiate at-home experiments! There are plenty of winter STEM activities to do with your kids…
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Teaching With Drones
By 2026, the drone market in educational environments alone is estimated to grow to $499 million. There’s a huge push happening for drones in education today. If you’re an educator, you likely already know. Why drones, though? At Drone Legends, we answer this question every day. After working with thousands of teachers around the world—…
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Drones for Education
Every single day, the Drone Legends team gets to witness drones being used as powerful educational tools. These little unmanned aerial vehicles have a huge impact on student learning outcomes, especially in the subjects of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Even if you know that drones are useful in education, there are a few…
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AI and Drones
Even without artificial intelligence, drone technology is pretty cutting-edge. Drones can deliver goods, conduct maintenance inspections, and collect valuable data. Some can even pilot themselves without any human control or interference! Many researchers believe that the future of drone technology is AI. There are limitless possibilities for what AI and drones could accomplish together. From…
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Fall STEM Activities for Elementary and Middle School
Looking to keep your kids or students engaged this season? Facilitate some educational and fun STEM activities for the fall. Not only will they help your learners become more aware of the seasons around them, but these experiences are a great way to inspire their minds with science, technology, engineering, math, and even art. Read…