Category: DRONES & EDUCATION
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Drone Summer Camps for Kids
Have you ever thought about starting a drone summer camp? As a teacher, you know firsthand the value of hands-on learning and experiential education. Drone camps offer just that, providing a unique opportunity for kids to learn about technology, engineering, and robotics in a fun and exciting way. But with so many options out there,…
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Drone Curriculum for Elementary Schools: Tips and Best Practices
The use of drones has become increasingly popular in recent years, with applications ranging from military and commercial use to leisure and education. As a result, incorporating drones into the classroom has the potential to provide students with unique learning opportunities that engage them in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects, including coding. …
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Using a Drone Curriculum to Enhance Team Building and Education for Students in Grades 5-8
Drones have become very popular in the past few years, not only as a hobby or for commercial applications, but also as a way to teach and build teamwork. These high-tech flying machines give students a hands-on way to learn about the world around them. This encourages analytical thinking, creative problem-solving, and resourcefulness. …
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Using Drones to Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Concepts in the Elementary School Classroom
Have you ever thought about using drones in your elementary school STEM classroom? As drones become more common in many industries, it’s important to teach young students about this technology and the possibilities it offers. Drones aren’t just fun and interesting for students; they can also be used to teach a wide range of…
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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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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…