Implementing the Green Drone AZ Project: Module 1
by Candice Nelson
The lesson is adapted from resources created by the Green Drone AZ Project. This is module 1 of 4 featuring focused activities to address real-world environmental challenges within Arizona communities. The Green Drone AZ program aims to draw the attention and inspire students interested in STEM careers by showing them opportunities in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technologies.
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1APm-rO_GJD5nraoVJFDFvG6EQwuHG0Nv/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Earth and Space Science E1: Earth Systems Life Science L2: Organisms & Energy Technology 6. Creative Communicator 7. Global Collaborator Engineering S1: Engineering & Global Society S5: Apply Technology to Engineering English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Informational Text) Writing Speaking & ListeningRelated Content
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