Middle School course

Drone Coding Studio

  • GRADES 5-7
  • INTERMEDIATE
  • WEB
  • 11 LESSONS

Answer Key

Module 2: Controller

Module 3: Trick Panel

Module 4: Basic Controller

Module 5: Quiz

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U.S. Standards

  • CCSS-ELA: SL.5.1, 6-8.RST.3, 6-8.RST.4, 6-8.RST.7, RI.7.4, RI.8.4
  • CCSS-Math: MP.1
  • CSTA: 1B-CS-02, 1B-CS-03, 1B-AP-11, 1B-AP-12, 1B-AP-15, 2-CS-02, 2-CS-03, 2-AP-10, 2-AP-11, 2-AP-13, 2-AP-14, 2-AP-15, 2-AP-16
  • CS CA: 3-5.AP.10, 3-5.AP.13, 3-5.AP.14, 3-5.AP.17, 3-5.CS.2, 3-5.CS.3, 6-8.CS.2, 6-8.AP.13, 6-8.AP.16, 6-8.CS.2, 6-8.CS.3
  • ISTE: 1.c, 1.d, 4.d, 5.c, 5.d, 6.b

U.K. Standards

Key stage 2
Pupils should be taught to:
  • design, write and debug programs that accomplish specific goals, including controlling or simulating physical systems; solve problems by decomposing them into smaller parts
  • use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs
  • understand computer networks, including the internet; how they can provide multiple services, such as the World Wide Web, and the opportunities they offer for communication and collaboration
  • use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact

Lesson 6: Remote Control

Course: | Web

  • Concepts
  • Controller
  • Trick Panel
  • Basic Controller
  • Quiz

Description

Experience the thrill of flight and accomplishment as you learn to program Parrot drones using Tynker's intuitive visual coding. Pilot drones through extreme maneuvers, grasping objects and flying aerial combat missions all with the power of code. Watch your child's confidence soar as they learn to write programs that bridge the gap from the digital to the physical world.

How this course works: Students sign in to their Tynker accounts from a Chromebook or desktop computer and complete a Tynker lesson online. Then, they sign-in to their account from the Tynker app on a shared iPad device. The DIY projects will be available under the "My Projects" section in their app. They will be able to modify and run the programs on the iPad to control the accessory via Bluetooth. You can share one or two tablets between all students in a classroom and they can take turns controlling the accessary.

Recommended Accessories: This course requires a physical drone and a tablet (each sold separately).

No experience with coding or flying drones is required.

Topics

  • Drone command library
  • Sequencing
  • Repetition
  • Events
  • Conditional logic
  • Problem solving
  • Debugging

What Students Learn

  • Fundamental coding concepts like events, variables, conditionals, and loops
  • Program Parrot drones using Tynker's visual code blocks
  • Program your own remote control to fly the way you want to fly
  • Sync projects to and from the Tynker mobile app
  • Program drones to react to your tablet's accelerometer
  • Navigate drones through obstacle courses
  • Perform fantastic aerial stunts and maneuvers

Technical Requirements

* Online courses require a modern desktop computer, laptop computer, Chromebook, or Netbook with Internet access and a Chrome (29+), Firefox (30+), Safari (7+), or Edge (20+) browser. No downloads required.

Lesson 6 : Remote ControlTime: 40+ mins

Time: 40+ minutes

Introduction

Vocabulary

Objectives

Materials

Warm-Up (5 minutes)

Activities (40+ minutes)

Facilitate as students complete all Remote ControlTime: 40+ mins modules on their own:

1. Concepts (Concept)
2. Controller (Puzzle)
3. Trick Panel (DIY)
4. Basic Controller (DIY)
5. Quiz (Multiple Choice)

Extended Activities