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Drone Dash

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Use geometry, measurement and block coding to fly your drone around the course.

A full day workshop at the Geelong Tech School, students will learn how to fly and code a drone through an obstacle course.

Suitable for

Years 7-10

Duration

Full Day at the Tech School

Program Outline

  • Code the drone to fly simple shapes and patterns
  • Measure and plan the best route to navigatethe obstacle course
  • Code the drone to complete the course in order to obtain the highest score

Outcomes

Students will:

  • Apply of measurement and geometry skills
  • Work with block coding
  • Code and fly drones to meet a prescribed outcome

Curriculum Links

  • Mathematics
  • Digital Technologies
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If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Paul D’Orio – Manager STEM Programs

E: pdorio@gordontafe.edu.au

P: 52250736

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