Fifth grade students from Forest Brook, Bretton Woods and Pines elementary schools took STEM learning to new heights—literally. In collaboration with Eastern Suffolk BOCES, the students used Tello drones and block coding to participate in an exciting challenge that tested their problem-solving, collaboration and critical thinking skills.
First, students were tasked with programming their drones to land inside a hula hoop placed on the ground. Once mastered, the challenge escalated as students were tasked with landing the drone on a much smaller target: a stool.
To successfully complete the challenge, students had to measure carefully and calculate the flight path, collaborating closely to determine the precise distance, duration, takeoff and landing times needed for a smooth flight.
