Drones in Alaska
This unit of six upper-elementary place-based lessons explores drone technology and principles of flight. The curriculum features two short videos and five additional multimedia resources. The unit is designed to pair with: Studying Tokk’aano (Erosion) with Drones; Łuk’a (Salmon) & Drones; or Robe Lake. Lessons are in English with key terms in: Lower Koyukon Athabascan; Lower Tanana Athabascan; or Sugt’stun. An online Alaska Native Language tool is available to support language usage in the classroom.
Video resources link to the DRONES in Alaska YouTube Playlist within the education friendly YouTube Channel Alaska Science for All.
A Canvas course is available with multimedia resources directly embedded within the course template.
If your district or school does not allow streaming access, please contact our office at uaf-outreach-gi@alaska.edu to request a thumb drive with all videos.
Other Resources
- Career Exploration Guide
- Coloring Page: Raven Steals the Sun
- Drones in Alaska Flash Cards: Lower Koyukon Athabascan
- Drones in Alaska Flash Cards: Lower Tanana Athabascan
- Drones in Alaska Image Prints for Activity 3: Drones Eye View
- Drones in Alaska Student Guide: Lower Koyukon Athabascan translation
- Drones in Alaska Student Guide: Lower Tanana Athabascan Translation
- Drones in Alaska Student Guide: Sugs’tun Translation
- Drones in Alaska Video
- Kushtaka: The One Who Sits and Waits
- Maria Williams: Raven Steals the Sun Read Through
- Raven Steals the Sun Poster
- Training Video: Flying Basics With The DJI Mini 2 SE
- Training Video: How to Host-A Drone Career Exploration
- Training Video: Setting Up The DJI Mini 2 SE