Drone Designers Summer Camp for Grades 4-8

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In this Performance, Drones are the Stars!

Drones are transforming the world of arts and entertainment, performing alongside artists as diverse as Metallica, Drake and Cirque du Soleil. Follow in the footsteps of the world’s groundbreaking drone designers, weaving together the engineering design process and principles of aerodynamics as learners collaborate to costume, choreograph and code tiny aerial robots in creative performances. Use your imagination, problem-solve and explore STEAM careers through the innovative ways drones are being used for good!

Grades: 4-8
Students: Up to 30
Contact Hours: 12+ hours

Subject Targets:

Art/STEAM, English Language Arts, Technology

 
PCS Edventures consulted with Verity Studios while developing the Drone Designers curriculum. Verity Studios does not sponsor or facilitate any PCS Edventures programs.

Recommended Settings:

  • Classrooms
  • Before & After-School Programs
  • Summer Camps

Tech Requirements:

Six compatible devices (one per drone) running the DroneBlocks app and six additional wifi-enabled devices for accessing music.

The DroneBlocks app requires the use of a wifi-enabled smartphone, tablet, Chromebook, desktop or laptop running Android, iOS or ChromeOS. (Note: DroneBlocks is not compatible with FireOS, the operating system for Amazon tablets.)

Activity Highlights:

  • Costume, choreograph and code mini-drones in aerial acrobatic performances.
  • Explore drone technology, the iterative design process and the science of aerodynamics through a curriculum aimed at engaging learners in STEAM.

Curriculum Topics:

  • Art and Technology
  • Autonomous Drone Operations
  • Algorithms & Programming
  • Engineering Design Process
  • Real-World Careers

Fly Further with Add-On Kits:

Using the same mini-drones, take your learners to new heights with add-on kits! Each add-on kit includes the curriculum and print materials needed to expand your existing mini-drone program.

Components

Drone Designers comes with all of the supplies needed for 30 students to complete 12 one-hour activities:

  • Instructor Guide: 1
  • Designer’s Notebooks: 31
  • Curriculum Digital Download: 1
  • Drone Designers Online Course Class License: 1
  • Storage Tub: 1
  • #2 Pencils (12 pack): 3
  • Ball of String: 1
  • Colored Pencils (12 pack): 6
  • Craft Foam (24 pack): 1
  • Digital Scale: 1
  • LED Bottle Light: 6
  • LiPo batteries: 12
  • LiPo Battery Multi-Charger: 3
  • LiPo Safe Storage Bag: 1
  • Metal Washers: 60+
  • Mini Quadcopters: 6
  • Pencil Sharpeners: 6
  • Plastic Container: 1
  • Production Team Lanyards: 30
  • Quadcopter Protective Cages: 6
  • Rolls of Double-Sided Tape: 6
  • Rolls of Masking Tape: 6
  • Safety Glasses: 30
  • Scissors: 31
  • Sheets of Construction Paper: 50
  • Sheets of Glitter Cardstock: 40
  • Sheets of White Cardstock: 250
  • Superglue (6 pack): 1
  • Team Tote Bags: 6
  • Tissue Paper (24 pack): 1
  • USB Charging Cables: 6
  • Velcro Fasteners (12 pack): 6

 

Curriculum Printed Copy Includes:

  • Instructor Guide: 1
  • Designer’s Notebooks: 31

Curriculum Digital Download Includes:

Instructor Guide only, which includes master copies of all student pages.

Refill Kit Available:

Looking to use Drone Designers with a new flight crew? This refill kit will get you back up and flying in no time!

  • Designer’s Notebooks: 31
  • #2 Pencils (12 packk): 3
  • Ball of String: 1
  • Colored Pencils (12 pack): 6
  • Craft Foam (24 pack): 1
  • LED Bottle Light: 6
  • Quadcopter Protective Cages: 3
  • Rolls of Double-Sided Tape: 6
  • Rolls of Masking Tape: 6
  • Sheets of Glitter Cardstock: 40
  • Sheets of White Cardstock: 250
  • Superglue: 6
  • Tissue Paper (24 pack): 1
  • Velcro Fasteners (12 pack): 6

Add-On Package:

If you currently own Ready, Set, Drone! or Coding with Drones, this add-on package is the perfect addition to build your drone collection!

The Drone Designers add-on package comes with all of the supplies needed for 30 students to complete 12 one-hour activities:

  • Instructor Guide: 1
  • Designer’s Notebooks: 31
  • Curriculum Digital Download: 1
  • Drone Designers Online Course Class License: 1
  • Ball of String: 1
  • Colored Pencils (12 pack): 6
  • Craft Foam (24 pack): 1
  • Digital Scale: 1
  • LED Bottle Light: 6
  • Metal Washers: 60+
  • #2 Pencils (12 pack): 3
  • Pencil Sharpeners: 6
  • Production Team Lanyards: 30
  • Quadcopter Protective Cages: 6
  • Rolls of Double-Sided Tape: 6
  • Rolls of Masking Tape: 6
  • Scissors: 31
  • Sheets of Glitter Cardstock: 40
  • Sheets of White Cardstock: 250
  • Sheets of Construction Paper: 50
  • Superglue: 6
  • Team Tote Bags: 6
  • Tissue Paper (24 pack): 1
  • Velcro Fasteners (12 pack): 6

Customer Quotes

“Great products...one of the best curriculum's out there, great help for teaching our video class”

- Christine R., Principal, Trinity Lutheran School, Kalispell, MT

“Screenwriting was awesome, our kids really loved these activities. It was also really nice to provide such a creative curriculum that addresses the standards in such a fun way.”

- Heather S., Director, After School, City of Fairfield, CA

“Having taught at the high school and college level, I was impressed with this curriculum. The materials and guidance were well put together and very thoughtful.”

- Michael L., Artist, Shea After School, Syracuse, NY

“This amazing program has enabled my students to comprehend the process of forensic science as well as the sophisticated vocabulary encompassed in the program's lessons.”

- Erica T., Freehold Public Schools, Freehold, NJ

“This is a well organized course that I would highly recommend to other programs.”

- Chad S., Teacher, School #18, Buffalo, NY

“The program is awesome! I’m doing it as part of an after school enrichment time. Our kids really enjoy the projects and it’s wonderful to use as everything is provided.”

- Karen S.,Teacher, Olympic Middle School, WA

“This is the perfect kind of activity for afterschool. It’s fun; students learn by getting involved. Everybody wants to be a part of it!”

- Kim L., Program Leader, Child and Adolescent Treatment Services, Buffalo NY

“They love it…it’s awesome. Kids are dying to get in it!”

- Audrey A., Teacher, Clifford Marshall Elementary School, Quincy, MA

“The Missing Money Mystery was very easy to follow. The children had such a great time at it, we even allowed our group to re-enact the entire mystery. This mystery was fantastic, and we are looking forward to our next exercise!”

- Jackie. J., Director/Detective, Hempstead P.A.L., Hempstead, NY

“The students were engaged and enjoyed the experiments. The story keeps the activities meaningful and provided an interested way to connect Florida Standards. The teacher’s manual was easy to follow and materials in the kits made it very convenient for set up. Overall, this is a great thing to do in afterschool and during the summer!”

- Betty C., Teacher, Genesis Center, Leesburg FL

“Playing with Percussion offers an exciting doorway to exploring percussion, communication skills and learning about different cultures.”

- Sheila K., Site Leader, Accord Corp, Youth Services Division, Belfast NY

“Our kids enjoyed making their own instruments, especially sanding. Playing all those grooves at the end was a lot of fun!”

- Nina P., Music teacher, Napa, CA

“The Cookie Jar Mystery was such a big hit at the middle school…which has been tough.”

- Charlie E., Teacher, Lexington County Schools, SC

“The Cookie Jar Mystery went really well, the kids talked about it for weeks. They were very excited and intrigued with the hands-on activities and I really enjoyed teaching it!”

- Brook T.,Teacher, Lincoln Middle Schools, TN
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