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Tips for Starting a Drone Program in K-12 Classrooms

Drone Program in K-12 Classrooms

Drones in education support action-packed, hands-on classroom experiences for students of all ages. When it comes to launching a drone program in K-12 classrooms, there are a few things teachers should know. Because drone programs in school are becoming more popular, we at Drone Legends tapped our experts in STEM curriculum and education for a […]

8 STEM Concepts Kids Learn Through Drones

STEM concepts

Drones and STEM are… an ideal pairing. Pretty much every high priority STEM concept is reinforced when kids engage in our drone programs. Of course, just flying a drone around the yard isn’t (by osmosis or exposure or something) going to teach kids physics, math, engineering, etc. What is going to teach kids all of […]

Are Drones in the Classroom Safe?

drone safety

Every time something “new,” “innovative,” or “high-tech” comes into the picture, the STEM community gets excited. Whenever we have an opportunity to facilitate hands-on learning experiences, it’s a good day. Here’s a general timeline of drones in education: 2014 – Recreational drones were on the market and sometimes used on sports fields for out-of-class learning […]

Why STEM Curriculum Isn’t Enough (STEM Career Skills Matter, Too!)

stem career skills

Parents, educators, administrators: we’re all on the same side of “wanting kids to learn STEM.” The reason? Science, technology, engineering, and math represent the fastest-growing careers. In fact, experts estimate that 3.5 million STEM careers will exist, and need to be filled by the year 2025. The U.S. government is among many global entities that […]