Drones in the Classroom: Teaching STEM by Stealth

Girls from MLC flying drones

Teachers looking for exciting new STEM approaches, look no further! She Maps strives to encourage young people, and especially young women, to engage in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects and to promote non-traditional careers as an option for students. One of the most interesting ways to do this is through indoor drone programs […]

6 Reasons Why Your School Should Host a She Maps Incursion

Students learning to fly drones

She Maps are on a mission to educate students about the geospatial industry and the many rewarding career paths that it offers. To fulfil this mission, She Maps provide Australian Curriculum aligned school incursions, where students will fly microdrones and get a taste of what it would be like to be a geospatial scientist for […]

From Classroom Drones to STEM Futures – Career Opportunities for 21st Century Skills

students learning to fly drones

With developing technologies and new STEM careers and pathways opening up, the need to get young people excited about math and sciences is becoming more important than ever before. As our society progresses, the necessary skills to maintain and innovate for the future of our lifestyles are more difficult to acquire, and therefore in high […]

Using Drones to Advance Maths Skills in Highschool

what do you currently teach 2 she maps

Drones are a powerful tool for high school students to learn mathematical skills in a hands-on, practical, and engaging way. Recent studies have shown that the maths outcomes for Australian school students are declining. One reason that some students struggle to engage with maths is due to its abstract nature. They struggle to relate to […]

Free Mapping Resources for Teachers

She Maps MMS 2022 webpage banner

The competition is back on! As part of their annual ‘How Cool is Your School’ mapping competition, She Maps are sharing their set of curriculum-aligned mapping resources with teachers…for free! This ‘cool’ competition has been growing in popularity each year as students from across Australia take their mapping skills to the next level to measure […]

She Maps Roadshow – drones and GIS in your STEM program

drone roadshow 2023 she maps

Drones in Australian STEM careers Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), are becoming increasingly popular in various industries in Australia, such as mining, construction, delivery and search and rescue. They are being used for tasks such as crop mapping, aerial surveying, and wildlife monitoring, inspection and survey of mines, land and buildings survey, and goods […]

6 tips to get your students flying drones at your school

she maps

Where to start with drone programs at school Flying a drone at a school requires special attention to regulations and safety. It is important to familiarise yourself with the Civil Aviation and Safety Authority (CASA) regulations, obtain permission from the school, identify a safe flying area, choose the right drone for the job and use […]

How to become a Data Scientist – Dr Caitlin’s Journey

Dr Caitlin Adams

Meet Dr Caitlin Adams Dr Caitlin Adams works as a Senior Data Scientist at FrontierSI, applying machine learning to remote sensing data to improve the development of spatial data in Australia and internationally. Caitlin is a deeply creative thinker with a passion for solving the complex problems humanity faces. She is a passionate, hard-working, and […]

Drone Simulator – Healthcare in the Himalayas

Female students with drones

International drone and geospatial education provider, She Maps and DroneBlocks is proud to launch a new drone simulator world to enhance student learning. This partnership brings together the innovation and expertise of She Maps, and the amazing development skills of DroneBlocks with the aim of providing more young students with the essential skills to thrive […]

Try before you buy

Take our resources for a spin and join the thousands of teachers who love our ready-to-teach classroom materials. Try one of our complete units of work for free.

drones in forestry yr 5 6
drones in forestry yr 9 10