drone discovery training Program SCRATCH

2016 NYSD Experiment
2016 National Youth Science Day Experiment
Trainer: Jamie Morris
4-H Extension Specialist


What is a Drone?

2016 National Youth Science Day Experiment


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.

Need a kit?

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The Kit

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Facilitator Guide
Youth Guides

10 Propcopters (Take Off)

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Styrofoam Plates (Take Off)
22” Foam Glider (Foam Drone)
Keychain Camera (Foam Drone)

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USB Cable (Foam Drone)

1

Mini SD Card (Foam Drone)

10

Hook and Loop fastener sets
(Foam Drone)

Pre-Event Checklist

Material Purchase List

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The Experiment

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The Site

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Activity 1: Take Of
Choose Your Drone Adventure- youth work in teams to create their “realworld” scenario to be used in the Foam Drone Activity.

5-25 Minutes

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

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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.

60

Design a Solution- teams experiment with the glider and sensor to prepare for
their “mission”.

Minutes
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.

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Activity 3: Code Copters
Design the Engineering Problem- youth work in teams to create a
“program” to guide a drone through a scenario.

10
Minutes

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

computer coding with a Scratch program.

In Real Life
Optimize Your Solution-teams will test, revise and run their “programs” to
make them as efficient as possible.

40 Minutes

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

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.

5 Minutes

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

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Have Fun

Be Engaged

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

Create Connections and Extensions

Jamie Morris
4-H Extension Specialist