Author: Jacob Hall
Planning Unit: KSU Administration
Major Program: Science, Engineering, and Technology
Plan of Work: Unrelated to a specified County Plan of Work
Outcome: Initial Outcome
Many children in Monroe County find themselves at school in their Summers. With the vision of Mrs. Turner, she is combatting the "Summer Slide" where kids can lose up to 2 months worth of curriculum learned the year before, during the Summer. When speaking with Mrs. Turner, we were able to implement a Drone Day for all the kids in Summer school. The drone day would enable the kids to learn of STEM activities as well as advancements within the agricultural field.
We decided we would teach about the opportunities that drones can offer, such as jobs and agricultural implementation. We talked of the struggles a farmer faces, whether it be checking cattle or spraying fields that are too wet to get into. The kids involved were everywhere from Kindergarten to 5th Grade and all thoroughly enjoyed the program.
Following the educational aspect, two obstacle courses were set up beside each other and the agents demonstrated the flight pattern. Then the kids were off and most navigated the course with ease! Many wanted to go again after everyone had went through.
This day was made possible with the help of agents of KSU and UK, as well as teachers and volunteers at Tompkinsville Elementary School.
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