Help me give my students programmable drones to practice coding while developing and expanding an interest in computer science and engineering.
$992 goal
This project expired on July 23, 2025.
This project expired on July 23, 2025.
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
Imagine our students taking their coding skills to new heights – literally! This project aims to bring programmable drones into our IB Middle School Tech Design classroom, transforming abstract coding concepts into tangible, exciting experiences.
My primary goal is to ignite a passion for STEM in my students.
I want to empower them to become confident and creative coders, capable of applying their skills to solve real-world problems. By integrating drones into our curriculum, I aim to:
Increase student engagement: Making coding dynamic and interactive.
Develop practical coding skills: Bridging the gap between theory and application.
Foster collaboration and teamwork: Working together to achieve flight missions.
Promote innovation and creativity: Designing unique drone applications.
Prepare students for future STEM careers: Providing them with relevant, cutting-edge technology experience.
These drones will provide a powerful platform for hands-on learning. Instead of simply studying code on a screen, students will see their programs come to life as they navigate drones through obstacle courses, capture aerial footage, and even design autonomous flight patterns. This real-world application of coding will solidify their understanding of variables, loops, and conditional statements, making learning more engaging and memorable. They'll also develop critical problem-solving and spatial reasoning skills as they troubleshoot flight paths and refine their code.
My students are a diverse and incredibly curious group of learners. They are eager to explore new technologies and embrace challenges. As part of an IB Middle School, they are committed to inquiry-based learning and developing a global perspective. They are creative problem solvers, and they are excited by the opportunity to use technology to make a positive impact. They are the innovators of tomorrow, and with your support, we can provide them with the tools they need to soar!
More than half of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
150 students impacted
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