STEMdrones Drone Coding Workshop (UKS2-KS5)
Workshop Provider: Hyett Education
Workshop Themes & Tags: Computer Science, Computing, Coding, Swift Programming, Physics, Forces & Motion , Flight Principles, Problem-Solving, STEM
Age Suitability: Upper Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5
Delivery Locations: England, Scotland, Wales
Workshop Summary:
Learn to safely code and fly Drones during our interactive and hands-on experience day!
Students taking part in our Drone Coding workshop will learn to code the flight patterns of their drones using block programming or Swift coding language, (the same tech used to develop apps on iPhone and iPad).
Students will provide algorithms to their drone to make it take-off, land, do flips and rolls, as well as navigate different altitudes and distances to make its way safely around a course or to perform a coordinated routine.
All our workshops are run by experienced instructors, and we can tailor sessions to include all children, including those with SEN, so that the children can access all activities. When you make any additional needs of your group known, our team can explain how they can encourage, support, and motivate each and every child.
Additional Information:
Workshop Aims:
To encourage a knowledge of coding
Help students understand how to safely use technology
To apply STEM concepts in a real-life situation
Tech we use:
Drones
Safety goggles
Block/Text-based programming
iPads
Curriculum Objectives:
Computing:
NB objectives at Key Stage 3 / 4 will require using Swift (text-based) for coding to meet all objectives
(Key Stage 2) design, write and debug programs that accomplish specific goals, including controlling or simulating physical systems; solve problems by decomposing them into smaller parts
(Key Stage 2) use sequence, selection, and repetition in programs; work with variables and various forms of input and output
(Key Stage 2) use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs
(Key Stage 3) use logical reasoning to compare the utility of alternative algorithms for the same problem
(Key Stage 3) use two or more programming languages, at least one of which is textual, to solve a variety of computational problems
(Key Stage 3) understand the hardware and software components that make up computer systems, and how they communicate with one another and with other systems
The workshop can be adapted to meet a range of objectives from GCSE Computer Science specifications.
Taster Format:
4-5 sessions per day (approx 45-60 mins each)
Up to 30 students per session working in threes.
Hall and access to a screen/projector required.
Standard Format:
3 sessions per day (approx 75-90 mins each).
Up to 30 students per session working in threes.
Hall and access to a screen/projector required.
Advanced Format:
2 sessions per day (approx 2hrs each).
Up to 30 students per session working in threes.
Longer session allows time for students to code more advanced flight patterns.
Hall and access to a screen/projector required.
Year 9 students at Kew House School work collaboratively to plan and code a coordinated drone dance as part of the drone dance-off challenge.
See the outcome of the students coding with their drone dance.
