Classroom Drone Essentials
Start your drone and geospatial journey here!
What’s covered in Classroom Drone Essentials?
Module 1
In this module, we cover how and where drones are used in industry, meet industry role models, and look at the importance of working towards gender parity and diversity within STEM.
Module 2
In this module, we discuss the different roles and responsibilities of drone pilots, look at some drone rules, and conduct pre-flight safety checks.
Module 3
In this module, we practice manual flight, and battery management. The students learn how fly their drone, and demonstrate competence as a drone pilot to control a microdrone.
Module 4
In this module, the students are given a scenario where they’ve been tasked with being geospatial scientists for a day to collect data for the local emergency services. Using block coding, the students plan and carry out their mission!
Junior Drone Pilot License
Students have the opportunity to gain their Junior Drone Pilots Licence by demonstrating they can set up a safe drone flying area, perform all safety checks, safely manually fly a microdrone, and safely perform coded flight using a microdrone and visual programming.
Bonus
Tips & Tricks for Teachers
We will share lots of tips and tricks, including equipment set up, synchronising the drones, classroom management, and general troubleshooting.
Three convenient ways to access Classroom Drone Essentials
Do-It-Yourself
Professional Learning
Simply purchase a She Maps Membership and work your way through our online resources. This is great for teachers who are already confident flying drones in their classrooms.
Supported Online
Professional Learning
Build your confidence and capabilities when you join our online teacher professional learning sessions. Learn how to set up and use microdrones in your classroom. Includes manual and coded flight activities.
Face-2-Face
Incursions
Give your students an amazing immersive experience and book one of our Certified She Maps Instructors to come to your school and delivery our programs.
Online professional learning + equipment
Microdrones + professional learning + teaching resources = confidence to start flying!
Small Package
5 x Microdrones
- 5 x Tello Edu microdrones (Boost Combo)
- 1 x Image mat
- 2 x LiPo battery bags
- 3 x 45 min online personalised professional learning sessions
- 1 x Classroom call – Lesson introduction
- 12 months of technical support
- She Maps Membership – 12 months access to our teaching resources including lesson plans, achievement standards, assessment tasks, rubrics, and multimedia presentations!
Medium Package
7 x Microdrones
- 7 x Tello Edu microdrones (Boost Combo)
- 2 x Image mats
- 2 x LiPo battery bags
- 3 x 45 min online personalised professional learning sessions
- 1 x Classroom call – Lesson introduction
- 12 months of technical support
- She Maps Membership – 12 months access to our teaching resources including lesson plans, achievement standards, assessment tasks, rubrics, and multimedia presentations!
Large Package
10 x Microdrones
- 10 x Tello Edu microdrones (Boost Combo)
- 2 x Image mats
- 2 x LiPo battery bags
- 3 x 45 min online personalised professional learning sessions
- 1 x Classroom call – Lesson introduction
- 12 months of technical support
- She Maps Membership – 12 months access to our teaching resources including lesson plans, achievement standards, assessment tasks, rubrics, and multimedia presentations!
Got microdrones and just need teacher training?
If your school already has drones but you’d like our support to train new team members or interested colleagues, then we’ve got you covered.
You can purchase single or multiple professional learning sessions that are personalised to meet your school needs.
Face-2-Face incursions
We come to you with all the equipment, and teach your students (and you) how to fly and code microdrones.
Half Day
1 x 2.5 Hour Session
- Learn about drones career opportunities
- Learn to fly & code microdrones
- She Maps Certified Instructor
- CASA approved provider
- Maximum 30 students per session
1 Day
2 x 2.5 Hour SESSIONS
- Learn about drones career opportunities
- Learn to fly & code microdrones
- She Maps Certified Instructor
- CASA approved provider
- Maximum 30 students per session.
- 2 sessions run on the same day
2 Days
4 x 2.5 Hour Sessions
- Learn about drones career opportunities
- Learn to fly & code microdrones
- She Maps Certified Instructor
- CASA approved provider
- Maximum 30 students per session
- 4 sessions run on the two consecutive days
We're here to help...let's talk!
Schedule a meeting with She Maps at a time that is convenient for you.
Join the She Maps Facebook community
We welcome all teachers to come and join other like minded teachers on their drone and geospatial journey.
Our private Facebook group – She Maps Chat is a place to gather and get all your questions answered, not only by She Maps, but also by other teachers.
Is Classroom Drone Essentials suitable for schools outside Australia?
Yes, absolutely. The Classroom Drone Essentials program can be taught in any classroom. While the curriculum is linked to the Australian Curriculum, the lessons, resources, and professional learning is relevant for any school.
We have opportunities for educators to become She Maps Certified Instructors. You can find out more about becoming a Certified Education Partner by clicking here.
Need help to know which drones to purchase?
Our collective depth of experience in working with schools enables us to provide expert knowledge, advice, and support when it comes to purchasing drones and geospatial equipment for your school.
We recommend that you read the following articles, particularly if you are new to drone education. Educational Drones: The Ultimate Guide For Your School and Microdrones for drone lessons: 3 Types for Your Classroom
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