Tag: drone curriculum
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Learning to Code with Drones: An Interactive Approach for Grades 4-8
Welcome to “Learning to Code with Drones: An Interactive Approach for Grades 4-8,” where the future of STEM education takes flight! In this blog post, we delve into the world of drone coding, an innovative way to introduce young minds to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) through the engaging and hands-on experience of drones. …
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Introducing Drone Basics to Young Learners: A Guide for Grades 4-8
Welcome to the fascinating world of drones! In this blog, we delve into the dynamic field of drone technology and its integration into the STEM curriculum for grades 4-8. Drones, more than just a technological marvel, have emerged as a versatile tool in modern education, offering an engaging platform for students to learn various STEM…
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Unleashing the Future of Education with FPV Initiator: The Game-Changing Drone Curriculum Your School Needs Now
Have you ever thought about how difficult it is to capture the imagination of middle school and high school students these days? Yeah, we’ve all been there—staring at disengaged faces while trying to explain Pythagorean Theorem or the water cycle. What if there were a way to not only grab their attention but also to…
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Unleashing the Power of Drones: Top Learnings from ISTE Live 2023
ISTE Live 2023 has just concluded, and what an adventure! The Drone Legends booth was a flurry of activity, with our team engaging with passionate educators globally. From the hundreds of teachers with whom we spoke, we identified three themes that you told us were most important to you. Propelling Middle and High School Learning…
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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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Drones and Science
Technology and science go together like peanut butter and jelly. For centuries, they have worked together to help humanity create inventions that solve big problems. Technology relies on scientific discoveries to develop solutions, whereas science uses technology to improve research, often leading to new discoveries. Drones technology is used in scientific applications across a wide…
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Drones in the Classroom: An Interview with Mark Kaercher
The Drone Legends team recently interviewed Mark Kaercher, a math teacher of over 25 years who now runs a sixth grade Innovation Lab. We discussed what it’s like to run his learning/simulation center and how Mark connected with Drone Legends. We asked Mark how the Drone Legends curriculum has impacted his students and why he…
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Drones for 6th Grade
The first year of middle school can be intimidating for many students. As an educator, it can be challenging to engage this unique group, especially when they’re getting used to the transition from elementary school to 6th grade. Drones for 6th grade are an effective way for you to engage students in STEM learning. Drones…
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Drones for 5th Grade
As they prepare to enter middle school, 5th grade students are refining the skills they’ve learned in upper elementary school. STEM education is an excellent way to prepare students for the future, and drones for 5th grade students can enhance STEM learning. Drones aren’t just toys, they’re also powerful educational tools, and when used in…
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Drones for 4th Grade
Students have a lot to learn in 4th grade – some days, you might wonder how you’ll cover it all! Between classroom management, assessments, and aligning your curriculum with the standards, it can be challenging to fit everything in and meet the needs of your students. STEM education provides a way for students to get…