STEM Facts
With all the buzz about STEM learning today, it’s fun to explore the facts about how STEM early on helps students succeed. To understand where we’re headed with science, technology, engineering, and math, first, we have to look at the current state of things, and what research tells us about what this means for the […]
Drone Programs for Second Language Learners: Leveling the Playing Field Through STEM
About the Author: Kim Collazo is a well-known Digital Integration Facilitator, STEM teacher and trainer, program director, author, and more! Connect with Kim on Twitter @kcollazo, on LinkedIn, and head to Amazon to buy her book, Emersyn Blake and the Spotted Salamander! Drone programs can level the playing field for second language learners. It’s true. STEM is […]
Drones and Educational Standards
Here’s what drones are not: Just toys Trivial A distraction Drones have become an incredibly valuable – and exciting – way to engage kids in STEM learning. Tying drones and educational standards together is how the effectiveness is amplified, and kids get truly hands-on classroom experiences. It’s important that anyone introducing drones into a classroom […]
Why We Should Be Teaching STEM With Drones to Fourth and Fifth Graders
By now, the idea of using drones to get students excited about STEM isn’t new. In fact, drones have become widely embraced as a great way to engage students in STEM subjects by providing a powerful intersection of diverse disciplines such as coding, physics, engineering, and mathematics. Most approaches to teaching STEM do a great […]
Teaching Drones to Kids: Classroom Management Tips
When you’re introducing drones to your classroom, there are a few things you (as the educator or supervisor) and the students must clear up before any drone projects occur. Starting a new drone STEM curriculum with students is a fun, fulfilling way to engage kids in hands-on learning. In my experience, drones give students a […]
Kids Drone Classes: Is This Relevant in the Real World?
“When am I going to use this in real life?” The fifth time that question was asked that year. It was my third week of teaching in my own classroom and it felt like that phrase was quickly becoming the chorus line of my (already overwhelming) job. By the end of that first year I […]
Ultimate Guide to Summer Camp Planning
Summer camp can be… epic, unforgettable, the stuff childhood magical memories are made of. As an administrator, educator, or volunteer, your aim is to make that magic happen. As we approach summer camp 2022, most of us are in full-on planning mode. This ultimate guide to summer camp planning was whipped up by the team […]
STEM Drones
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) innovation is a key ingredient to maintaining a functional and progressive society. Everything from our entertainment, travel, business, and defense systems rely heavily on STEM and the minds that push these fields forward. With growing advancements across the globe, we’re leaving static and slow technology behind as we move […]
Women’s History Month: Women in STEM
Without females in science, we would not have the internet as we know it today. Or radiation treatment. Or an intricate knowledge of DNA. Despite being largely underrepresented in the sciences throughout history, it would be impossible to make a complete list of influential women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). To shed some […]
Drone Legends is on Pinterest
From drone safety tips to the latest educational apps helping kids reach their full potential — there’s a lot of information out there on the world wide web. So much, in fact, it can be overwhelming at times. The good news? Drone Legends is on Pinterest! We love using this amazing resource as a space […]