Mission 5: STEM Careers
What are some real life careers that use drones to get business done?
Welcome to Mission 5!
In this mission, students explore the broad array of careers associated with drones, the aviation industry, and STEM careers more generally. Flight crews continue to refine their flight skills and develop their awareness and use of collaborative skills. Students also identify big problems that drones might help solve.
Overview
1.Before the Mission
Motivational Moves
Teacher
Feature Diverse Role Models
Research shows that “If girls were exposed to female inventors during childhood at the same rate that boys are to male inventors, the gender gap in innovation would fall by half,” said the researchers.
For minority and underrepresented groups especially, identifying relatable STEM role models is essential and has the power to break down harmful stereotypes regarding who can pursue and succeed in a STEM career.
After watching this mission's Career videos with your classes, discuss different careers and the diversity of skills used in each of the careers and highlight diverse role models and engage all students with STEM pioneers that are relatable to each person.
Students
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Before the Mission
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2. Student Portfolio
Print or Work Online
Every student will need a copy!
This portfolio is where students can capture their learning. They can take notes, make drawings, and document what they do. You can print a copy or share the portofolio virtually.
3. The Challenges
Challenge 1 - Careers with Drones (Whole group)
Overview
Description: Students will learn about connections between STEM skills and how drones are used in different careers.
Time estimate: 45 minutes
Curriculum Standards:
Materials:
Drone Career Videos
Students Choose Their Challenge!
Option A - Challenge 2: Hazardous Materials
Overview
Description: Use drone flight skills and technology to learn about what it takes to have a career in Hazardous Materials Inspection.
Time estimate: 45 minutes
Materials:
CoDrone EDU or other drone with color sensors
Chairs or other objects to represent obstacles in flight space
Option B - Challenge 3: Emergency& Fire Rescue
Overview
Description: Use drone flight skills and technology to learn about what it takes to have a career in Emergency & Fire Rescue.
Time estimate: 45 minutes
Materials:
CoDrone EDU or other drone with color sensors
Timer or other time recording device
Chairs or other objects to represent obstacles in flight space
Option C - Challenge 4: Agricultural Management
Overview
Description: Use drone flight skills and technology to learn about what it takes to have a career in Agricultural Management.
Time estimate: 45 minutes
Materials:
CoDrone EDU or other drone with color sensors
Chairs or other objects to represent obstacles in flight space
4. Mission Landing
Landing Assessment 🚩 Required
At the end of each mission is a Landing Assessment. This Assessment consists of a 5-10 question multiple choice quiz and a few open-ended questions. After completing this assessment students receive a downloadable certificate of completion for the STEM Careers mission. This link is NOT a template; the data will go directly to the CAST Research Team.
Certificate of Completion for STEM Careers
On completion of the post-assessment, students will receive a Certificate of Completion for STEM Communication Skills.
5. Teacher Forum
Need Help?
If you get stuck at any point during this mission, please contact takeflight@cast.org for help.
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