Hi everyone, I am an elementary school teacher from Singapore. I have just bought a drone and am thinking of incorporating it into my classroom teaching and learning. Looking for any ideas on how to achieve this.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dJZ9Glwk5V0 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dJZ9Glwk5V0
Maybe using it to show the scale of things in the real world?
ReplyDeleteNot sure how your schooling system works, or what ages/subjects you specifically teach. But maybe something to do with the mechanics of the drone? The motors and electronics that make it work. How to solder wires and connections together, explaining how electricity works?
I remember when I was in grade school we had a class where we learned about flight and how the shape of the wing of an airplane was what gave it the ability to fly. Then we had to make or own planes from cheap materials such as paper maché, rubber bands and things of that nature to see how long we could achieve flight. That being said (sorry for the trip down memory lane) you could use your drone to demonstrate flight and then possibility have your students try and create their own flying machines?!
I hope that this was helpful and gave you a couple ideas! If you can go check out some of the drone videos and playlists that I have on my channel, maybe you can find some more inspiration.
https://www.youtube.com/user/doolittlemedia
Cheers!
Derek
Amos - shoot me an email at shedrones@twc.com. We just developed drone engineering curriculum for middle school level, but I'm sure you could extrapolate some of it for elementary school :) You can also find it on www.shedrones.com
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Leslie Bates
Hi Leslie,
ReplyDeleteI just wrote you regarding this. I am working with MS students as well. I would definitely love the help. Thank you.
Christian
edudemic.com - What Drone Technology Can Teach Students | Edudemic a bit dated article, but maybe it will help?
ReplyDeletealso: k12irc.org - Drones - K-12 Instructional Resource Center
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