Tag: drone programs
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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 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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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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Drone Game Ideas
If you’re looking for a fun way to implement drones in your school, try playing drone games. These games can engage students and allow them to work together while fine-tuning their drone-flying skills. Student learning can happen inside or outside of the classroom environment. No matter how students are learning, drones can be a fascinating…
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Drone Tournaments in School
If you’re looking for a way to implement drones in your school, try a friendly competition like a drone tournament. Drone tournaments are one-day competitions where kids will practice their critical thinking and problem-solving skills- using drones, of course. Creativity and organization are vital to having a successful tournament. The possibilities for each drone challenge…
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The Drone Legends Program in Action: An Interview With Lily Kulchitskaya
How does the Drone Legends program work in schools? We interviewed Lily Kulchitskaya, after school program manager at a large west coast school district, to find out. Read to learn what it’s like to run our drone education program for kids! What is it like to set up a Drone Legends program? First, we organize…
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Using Drones as an Engagement Tool in Remediation
When a student doesn’t initially grasp curriculum content with the rest of their class, it’s easy for them to feel discouraged. Good teachers identify and address these setbacks, then work with students to catch up. Great teachers search high and low for new solutions that ensure every child has support when filling in these learning…
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Drone Technology Education (for Kids!)
For kids, drones are always a fun time. Let’s be honest, kids love tech. But education? That’s not always a fun concept to a kid. So… what if we combine the three? Enter: drone technology education. Read on to learn how drones help kids learn STEM and develop real-world skills in unforgettably fun ways. Kids…