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Grades 4–8. Take to the skies with mini drones! Paired with thrilling, easy-to-operate aerial robotics equipment, these 12 one-hour, collaborative lessons are the perfect introduction to the world of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). In this exploration of UAV technology, safety is a priority as students learn to fly and operate as a team while exploring the real-world applications and possibilities of drones. Comes complete with curriculum and materials for 30 students.

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Mini Drones, Elevated
Grades 4–8. Take to the skies with mini drones! Paired with thrilling, easy-to-operate aerial robotics equipment, these 12 one-hour, collaborative lessons are the perfect introduction to the world of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). In this exploration of UAV technology, safety is a priority as students learn to fly and operate as a team while exploring the real-world applications and possibilities of drones. Putting critical thinking to the test, this multi-subject, inquiry-driven curriculum has students problem-solve through a thrilling exploration of drone physics, introducing learners to tomorrow's drone-filled future.

Product Features

• Complete program includes materials and curriculum
• Designed for up to 30 students
• Includes 12 one-hour activities
• Refill kit available (item #315520R)

Curriculum Topics:
1. Essential Drone Knowledge
2. Flight Safety
3. Basic Piloting Skills
4. Drone Physics
5. Drone Rules and Ethics
6. Real-World Applications of Drones

Recommended Settings:

• Summer camps
• Classrooms
• Out-of-school time programs
• Home learning

Tech Requirements:

• Droneology Jr.: One device per student (digital curriculum is compatible with Wi-Fi®-connected Macintosh® computers, Windows® computers, Chromebook® computers, iPad® tablets, and Android® tablets).

Professional Development:

• Includes a free 1/2-hour webinar orientation when your purchase totals $500+
• Includes a free 1-hour webinar orientation when your purchase totals $1,000+
• Additional training available for purchase by special request

21st-Century Skills:
Helps students develop a set of widely applicable abilities essential for success in the information age.

• Communication and collaboration
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Information, media, and technology literacy
• Leadership and responsibility

Standards Alignments:
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.4.1/CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.1/CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4–6 topics and texts, building on others' ideas, and expressing their own clearly.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.4.2/CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.2/CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.2: Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. Interpret information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally), and explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue under study.

Next Generation Science Standards*

• 3-5-ETS1-1: Engineering Design
• 3-5-ETS1-2: Engineering Design
• 3-5-ETS1-3: Engineering Design
• 4-PS3-1: Energy
• 4-PS3-2: Energy Transfer
• 5-PS1-1: Structure and Properties of Matter
• 5-PS2-1: Forces and Interactions

International Society for Technology in Education Standards

• ISTE 1d: Students understand the fundamental concepts of technology operations, demonstrate the ability to choose, use, and troubleshoot current technologies and are able to transfer their knowledge to explore emerging technologies.
• ISTE 2b: Students engage in positive, safe, legal, and ethical behavior when using technology, including social interactions online or when using networked devices.
• ISTE 7c: Students contribute constructively to project teams, assuming various roles and responsibilities to work effectively toward a common goal.