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Classroom Drone Essentials Workshop

Discover the exciting world of geoscience with drone technology in this hands-on workshop!

Classroom Drone Essentials Workshop

This introductory workshop by Geoconnected is designed to inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and environmental stewardship. 

By incorporating drones as tools for monitoring and surveying the world, this session empowers students to explore the Earth from new perspectives, develop problem-solving skills, and understand the importance of conservation and sustainability.

Through hands-on experiences, they also strengthen their ability to communicate, collaborate, harness technology and care for each other while working to protect the planet. This interactive approach breaks down barriers, inspiring a more diverse range of learners to explore and embrace STEM with enthusiasm.

The workshop gives students a fresh perspective on STEM, seeing it as creative, dynamic, and relevant to their future. 

Developed by She Maps educators and industry experts, it helps teachers integrate drones into the classroom with ease—appealing to all students, regardless of prior skills.
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Book the Classroom Drone Essentials with professionally trained instructors for a customised hands-on session for your students.​

Cost: £350 per workshop (2.5 hours) or £650 for a full day (2 x 2.5 hr). Geoconnected are happy to deliver this workshop in schools all over the UK. They do not charge travel costs for workshops held within an hour's drive from their office in Wellington, Somerset. For locations beyond 1 hour, mileage charges will apply. If the travel time exceeds 2 hours, they may also need to include accommodation costs. A comprehensive quote will be provided before any booking.

Learning outcomes

  • Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects

  • Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers

  • Challenge stereotypes by showing the diversity of disciplines, people and skills involved in engineering

Subjects and topics

    • Computing
    • Design and Technology
    • Engineering
    • Maths
    • Agriculture and food
    • Biotechnology
    • Electronics, robotics and programming
    • Energy and environment
    • Space and aerospace engineering
    • Structures, construction and civil engineering

Gatsby benchmarks

The Gatsby benchmarks are a framework for good careers guidance for schools across all of England and in some areas across the rest of the UK. This experience helps your school to reach the following benchmarks:

  • Learning from career and labour market information
  • Addressing the needs of each pupil
  • Linking curriculum learning to careers
  • Experiences of workplaces
  • Encounters with further and higher education

Essential skills

The essential skills every young person needs to succeed in education and their future career. Find out more at the Skills Builder Partnership. This experience builds the following skills:

  • Problem solving - Finding solutions to challenges

  • Teamwork - Working cooperatively with others to achieve a shared goal

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