As spring rolls on and the countdown to summer (and graduation!) begins, April is the perfect time to spark conversations about the future. Whether students are dreaming of college, careers, or competitions, hands-on STEM and CTE activities can help them connect today’s lessons to tomorrow’s goals.

And with Earth Day (April 22) and World Book Day (April 23) right around the corner, now’s your chance to blend tech, sustainability, and creativity in your classroom. These low-prep activities are designed to keep students engaged, thinking big, and programming with purpose.

Did you know we have our own, standards-aligned curriculum at Robolink? Developed by real computer science educators with classroom experience, our curriculum sets us apart sets from other drone makers who outsource their educational content or don't provide it at all. Check it out at learn.robolink.com to engage students in STEM and CTE all year long.

Earth Day Drone Challenges

Give Earth Day a hands-on upgrade.

• Waste Sorting Simulation – Set up “waste zones” in your classroom and have students program their CoDrone EDU to sort different materials like paper, plastic, and compostables.

• Wildlife Search & Rescue – Program the drone to simulate a mission locating and aiding endangered animals. Utilize the color sensors to replicate the process of searching in nature for something particular. an awesome blend of coding, critical thinking, and environmental awareness.

Both activities are perfect for connecting STEM to real career pathways and the UN sustainable development goals.

📚 World Book Day: Drone-Inspired Reads

For World Book Day (April 23), inspire your students with drone-themed picture books that open doors to STEM, storytelling, and imagination. We’ve curated 8 titles, including one authored by a Robolink Ambassador and pairings with easy lesson ideas, in another blog post. These titles are great for sparking curiosity across all grade levels.

🔗 Read the book list + lesson ideas →

Bring Learning to Life

Whether your students are sorting recyclables or rescuing animals by drone, these April activities turn classrooms into launchpads for future-ready skills. No extra prep, just big ideas—powered by CoDrone EDU.

To go deeper with CoDrone EDU, explore our curriculum and lesson plans at learn.robolink.com.