In the aftermath of the recent pandemic, knowledge of real-life concepts in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics have faltered through online instruction and the students have limited access to teachers
Our goal at the Innovative Minds Academy is to re-introduce students to a STEM learning experience using DRONE technology. In this program, students will learn STEM concepts through a problem-based learning experience. Students will be introduced to real world problems and explore the solutions that drone technology provides. They will learn about forestry and timber, mapping and construction, public safety, energy, agriculture, and cinematography. Students will learn how to use drones as tools.
We will partner with Scott Buell, CEO of Drone Legends, who has developed the pre-k through 12th-grade school curriculums. The curriculum aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards and is STEM.org certified. This ensures that students will be learning concepts in line with state science standards.
We will introduce students to STEM-focused careers to open students’ minds to the opportunities that could be available to them in the future because of their knowledge of STEM concepts and STEM training. By creating a partnership with the Franklin Center for Innovation, Drone Legends, and Morehead State University, we will create a hands-on learning environment that supports the students becoming more versed in STEM concepts, all while building a foundation to support students in obtaining their part 107 DRONE certification.
Drone Flight School - Drone Legends Program
The Drone Flight school is breaking barriers by extending its programs to underprivileged and underserved youth at absolutely no charge. Recognizing the transformative potential of drone technology, the school is committed to ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder access to valuable educational opportunities. Through in-school sessions, after-school programs, and engaging summer camps, young people from all walks of life are empowered to explore the realms of aviation and technology. By providing these opportunities, the Drone Flight School not only equips participants with technical skills but also fosters creativity, critical thinking, and a sense of possibility. This initiative not only enriches individual lives but also cultivates a more inclusive and diverse future in the rapidly evolving field of aerospace technology.
STEM FUNDAMENTALS - Grades 4-8 - Program Overview
We believe that inside every child lives a Legend. We use the magic of drones to engage elementary and middle school students in highly entertaining, yet academically challenging drone-themed STEM missions that require them to work in teams, fail forward, and explore solutions to real-world problems.
STEM Fundamentals empowers teachers to deliver the best STEM with drones programming to the children in their classrooms, after school enrichment programs, and summer camps.
WHY STEM FUNDAMENTALS?
STEM Fundamentals is a turn-key program designed by educators, for educators. You don’t have to be a STEM expert or know about drones, we make it easy by providing lesson plans.
COURSE OVERVIEW - 10 STEM Missions
STEM Fundamentals features ten drone-themed STEM missions that teach students to work in teams, fail-forward, and explore solutions to real-world problems.
Curricular Topics Include: Real World Drone Applications, Drone Piloting, Coding Concepts, Engineering Design Process, Science and Math Applications, Ariel Video and Editing, and an Introduction to Visual-Based Coding.
CURRICULAR ALIGNMENT - Designed to the Highest Standards
Drone Legends is aligned with the following standards covering the STEM skills children need to thrive in today’s world. Stem.org Accredited, Next Generation Science Standards, Common Core State Standards Initiative, International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), and Computer Science Teachers Association Standards (CSTA).
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