Resources
Funding & Support Opportunities
National Center on Autonomous Vehicles
Professional Development Grant to cover the cost (or some of the costs) associated with drone professional development for educators. Teachers need to be working with students in 6th grade and up.
Co-Drone kits - teachers can borrow co-drones to use with the Take Flight curriculum or just to try out. The cost of shipping and return shipping is all covered.
Pitsco Drone Maker Kit - materials to engineer and make a drone, as well as potential discounts on purchasing the Echo Drone:
Jason Seifert
Education Advisor
New England, KY, OK
800-835-0686 x 4556 (office)
913-449-8619 (Call or Text)
Dissemination and Press
Drone curriculum takes flight in Polson Middle School | Lake County Leader (leaderadvertiser.com)
Video of NH School reflecting on Using Take Flight - includes student interviews and perspectives
Podcast with STEM Heroes: S1 E9- Laurie Prewandowski- Integrating Drones in the Classroom (35 minutes).
Podcast with STEM Heroes: S1 E8- Amanda Bastoni- Empowering Middle School Girls with Drones (32 minutes).
Article Young Women Take Flight in STEM - Techniques Magazine ACTE
Interview with Drone Launch Academy: How Are Drones Transforming STEM Education for Students? - Amanda Bastoni (STEM Heroes S1E8). How are Drones Transforming STEM Education for Students? Video with Amanda Bastoni, Take Flight project director.
Interview with Drone Launch Academy: How Can Drones Revolutionize STEM Education in Schools? - Laurie Prewandowski (STEM Heroes S1 E9). How Can Drones Revolutionize STEM Education in Schools? Video interview with a Take Flight teacher.