drone discovery training Program SCRATCH

Explore STEM Concepts- flight dynamics, engineering design, the principals of flight, remote sensing and computer coding.. The Kit1 Facilitator Guide 5 Youth Guides 10 Propcopters Take

2016 National Youth Science Day Experiment

2016 NYSD Experiment

What is a Drone?

Challenge Objectives

Have Fun!- design and fly “things”, make movies and create computer simulations of real-world

applications for drones

Explore STEM Concepts- flight dynamics, engineering design, the principals of flight, remote sensing and

computer coding

Practice Being an Engineer-define problems, solutions and then optimize a solution in a cyclical process

(test, refine and redesign)

Take Action- explore careers, participate in a citizen science project or get involved in the community.

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The Kit

1 Facilitator Guide

5 Youth Guides

10 Propcopters (Take Off)

6 Styrofoam Plates (Take Off)

7 22” Foam Glider (Foam Drone)

1 Keychain Camera (Foam Drone)

8 USB Cable (Foam Drone)

1 Mini SD Card (Foam Drone)

10 Hook and Loop fastener sets (Foam Drone)

Pre-Event Checklist Material Purchase List

The Experiment

The Site

Activity 1: Take Of

Choose Your Drone Adventure- youth work in teams to create their

“real-world” scenario to be used in the Foam Drone Activity

Things that Fly- youth test flying objects and their hand at engineering to

prepare them for the Foam Drone Activity

Propcopter

Make your own Propcopter

Create a Roto-copter

FPG-9 Glider

5-25 Minutes

Activity 2: Foam Drone

Design a Foam Drone- youth work in teams to build a model drone to help

solve the problem from their Drone Adventure scenario

Design a Solution- teams experiment with the glider and sensor to prepare for

their “mission”

Test Remote Sensing- teams fly their model drones over their target and

collect video as they fly

Foam Flight Film Festival- teams present their video and describe their

design process

60

Minutes

Activity 3: Code Copters

10

Minutes

In Real Life

Design the Engineering Problem- youth work in teams to create a

“program” to guide a drone through a scenario

Design a Solution- teams will work through In Real Life commands or

computer coding with a Scratch program

Optimize Your Solution-teams will test, revise and run their “programs” to

make them as efficient as possible

Conclusion- team will share solutions and results and discuss success.

40 Minutes

Code the Dron

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Activity 4 : LandingTake Action

Complete the Experiential Learning Model and extend participants experience through:

Career Exploration- research STEM careers and current UAS research and test sites.

Citizen Science- connect with professional scientists to assist in research.

Civic Engagement- put your state on the National 4-H History Map or become involved in

local drone related discussions

Further Exploration

5 Minutes

Have Fun

Be Engaged

Learn with and from the youth and allow them to be leaders

Create Connections and Extensions