Drone Metro

 Materials Needed:

  • Drone
  • Number cards (1 to 6)
  • open outdoor space (like a schoolyard or playground)
  • Safety cones or markers/paper
  • A tablet or smartphone with the drone control app
  • Start Card
  • Finish Card

Activity Steps:

  • Introduction (10 minutes):
    • Gather the children in a circle and introduce the concept of the activity.
    • Explain that they will learn about numbers from 1 to 6 while a drone flies over them.
    • Discuss the safety rules, such as staying away from the drone and listening to instructions.
  • Number Recognition Game (15 minutes):
    • Show the children the number cards from 1 to 6.
    • Have them practice recognizing and saying each number out loud as a group.
    • You can make this interactive by asking them to take turns holding up the cards and identifying the numbers.
  • Drone Demonstration (10 minutes):
    • Provide a brief overview of the drone's features, emphasizing safety and how to use the drone control app.
    • Demonstrate how the drone can fly up and down and move forward and backward.
  • Setting Up the Drone Course (10 minutes):
    • Set up a simple course in the open space using safety cones or markers.
    • Place each number card on a different cone or marker in numerical order.
  • Drone Flying Activity (30 minutes):
    • Divide the children into small groups or pairs.
    • Each group takes turns flying the drone over the number cards.
    • Instruct them to fly the drone to a specific number when you call it out (e.g., "Fly the drone to number 3!").
    • Please encourage them to take turns controlling the drone and identifying the numbers.
  • Number Hunt Challenge (15 minutes):
    • Make the activity more challenging by asking the children to find and land the drone on the correct number card without your help.
    • Provide hints and guidance as needed.
  • Debrief and Conclusion (10 minutes):
    • Gather the children to discuss what they learned during the activity.
    • Recap the numbers they flew the drone over and ask them questions like, "What was your favorite part?" and "What did you learn about numbers?"
    • Thank the children for participating and emphasizing the importance of learning through fun activities.

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