9th-12th, Drone® for Education

9th-12th, Drone® for Education

$2,995.00

Bundle of 8 + Support I Pricing: $2,995

For use in Intermediate Learners, grades 9-12, course “Creation and Evaluation of Drones” from NextWave STEM.

In this course, students analyze and apply how Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (drones) work and can be used to solve real-world problems. Students will integrate algebraic thinking, programmatic knowledge, and use programming skills to navigate the Drone using the DroneBlocks app.

Skills Overview: Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Analytical Thinking, Sequential Thought Process, Directional Concepts, Visual Tracking and 2-D to 3-D Correspondence

How it Works: Flying has never been so fun and easy! Using the DroneBlocks application, the drone runs through commands that students program in the app.

Key Benefits: Help students experience STEM through hands-on activities and experiments while challenging them to think critically, solve problems effectively, and acquire the skills needed to enter STEM-related fields.

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Equipment: 12 x Tello Boost Combo Drone kits (each with 3 batteries, a charging hub, micro USB cable, extra propellers, and a propeller tool)

Technology Required:

  • Hardware:

    • Device for firmware update, drone calibration and configuration  - one of the following:

      • Android device (phone, tablet) to run Tello Android app

      • iOS/iPadOS device (iPhone, iPad) to run Tello iOS/iPadOS app

    • Device for remote control flying, block programming of the drone - one of the following:

      • Android device (phone, tablet) to run DroneBlocks Android app

      • iOS/iPadOS device (iPhone, iPad)  to run DroneBlocks iOS/iPadOS app

      • Windows PC to run Droneblocks Windows app

      • Mac computer to run Droneblocks Mac app

      • Chromebook to run Droneblocks Chrome Extension

    Software:

    • Tello App

      • Android device (phone, tablet):  Android 7.0 or higher

      • iOS/iPadOS device (iPhone, iPad):  iOS/iPadOS 9.0 or higher

    • Droneblocks App

      • Android device (phone, tablet):  Android 4.4 or higher

      • iOS/iPadOS device (iPhone, iPad):  iOS/iPadOS 13.0 or higher

      • Windows PC:  Windows 10 or later

      • Mac computer:  MacOS 10.13+

      • Chromebook:  Supports Chrome Extension via Chrome App Store

Other Materials Needed:

  • Student worksheets

  • Plain or lined paper

  • Measuring tape or ruler/yardstick

  • Stopwatch/Timer

  • Hula Hoop / PVC Pipe / pool noodle (for obstacles)

  • Cardboard

  • Black and White bumpy or regular pipe cleaners

  • Black or white medium feathers

  • Black or white small pompoms

  • Small paper clips

  • Scissors

  • Roll of tape

  • Quick-drying tacky glue

  • 4 sets of artificial flowers ( 2 bunches of same composites flowers, e.g., small sunflowers or daisies with fuzzy centers;

  • 2 bunches apple or cherry blossoms)

  • Rectangular foam bases

  • 2 ounces of powdered tempera paint (any color other than white or black)

  • Paper plate or bowl to hold the powdered paint

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