Ready, Set, Drone! Third Edition

Ready, Set, Drone! Third Edition Grades: 4-8 Number of Students: Up to 30 Number of Lessons: 12 Contact Hours: 12+ Additional Resources: Curriculum Sample  Highlights: Mini Drones, Elevated! 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.   Recommended Settings: Summer Camps Classrooms Before & After-School Programs Homeschools   Curriculum and Lesson Topics: Subject Targets: Physical Science Technology Engineering Design English Language Arts Connections   Curriculum Topics: Essential Drone Knowledge Flight Safety Basic Piloting Skills Drone Physics Drone Rules & Ethics Real-World Applications of Drones   Standards Alignment: Habits of Mind: 16 thinking habits developed by Art Costa and Bena Kallick to empower students to succeed in a 21st-century learning environment. Applying Past Knowledge to New Situations Gathering Data Through All the Senses Managing Impulsivity Questioning and Posing Problems Remaining Open to Continuous Learning Taking Responsible Risks Thinking About Thinking Thinking Flexibly Thinking Interdependently 21st Century Skills: 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 © 2019 Battelle for Kids. battelleforkids.org. All Rights Reserved. Battelle for Kids was not involved in the production of this product and does not endorse it. 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. © Copyright 2010. National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and Council of Chief State School Officers. All rights reserved. Next Generation Science Standards:* NGSS 3-5-ETS1-1 Engineering Design NGSS 3-5-ETS1-2 Engineering Design NGSS 3-5-ETS1-3 Engineering Design NGSS 4-PS3-1 Energy NGSS 4-PS3-2 Energy Transfer NGSS 5-PS1-1 Structure and Properties of Matter NGSS 5-PS2-1 Forces and Interactions * Next Generation Science Standards and NGSS is a registered trademark of WestEd. Neither WestEd nor the lead states and partners that developed the Next Generation Science Standards were involved in the production of this product, and do not endorse it. International Society for Technology in Education: 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. ISTE Standards for Students, ©2016, ISTE® (International Society for Technology in Education), iste.org. All rights reserved. ISTE was not involved in the production of this product and does not endorse it.   What's Included: Ready, Set, Drone! 3rd Edition comes with all of the supplies needed for 30 students to complete 12 one-hour activities: Instructor Guide: 1 Printed Student Pages: 30 sets Printed Posters: 4 Curriculum Digital Download: 1 Droneology Jr. Premium Digital Course: 1 BrickLAB BrickPACKs: 6 Brick Separator: 1 Mesh Bag (for cleaning bricks): 1 Small Storage Containers: 8 Medium Storage Containers: 2 Large Storage Container: 1 #2 Pencils (12 pack): 3 Batteries (rechargeable AAA): 12 Battery Charger: 1 Colored Pencils (12 pack): 12 Composition Notebooks: 30 Flight Team Lanyards: 30 LiPo Batteries: 12 LiPo Battery Multi-Charger: 3 LiPo Safe Storage Bag: 1 Mini Quadcopters: 6 Mini Drone Battery Charger Packs: 6 Pencil sharpeners: 6 Safety Glasses: 30 Scissors: 12 Surge Protector: 1 Transparent Tape Dispensers: 12 USB Charging Cables: 6   Additional Information and Resources: Curriculum Sample   Technology Requirements/Specifications: Droneology Jr.: One device per student (digital curriculum is compatible with internet-connected Macs, PC’s, iPads, Android tablets and Chromebooks.)   Note: Due to production time, this item typically ships 2-3 weeks after receipt of the order. During peak season, April-June, lead time is around 6 weeks. Please plan and order accordingly.