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STEM Fundamentals 6-Week Training Program for 4th-8th Grade Students:
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Duration: This immersive program spans 12 weeks, with classes held once a week. Each session is 2 hours long, culminating in a total of 24 hours of hands-on training.
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Curriculum: Through our partnership with Drone Legends, students will delve into the basics of drone technology, including flight mechanics, programming, and real-world applications. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and interactive, fostering curiosity and critical thinking.
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Location: Classes will be conducted at the Thorn Hill Education Center, conveniently scheduled every 4 months to ensure continuous learning opportunities.
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Outcomes: Students will develop problem-solving skills, enhance their understanding of STEM concepts, and gain practical experience with cutting-edge technology.
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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 4th-8th - 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).
