Interest in science soars with chance to fly drones
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October 29, 2018

Interest in science soars with chance to fly drones

By Mon Valley Independent

By TAYLOR BROWN

tbrown@yourmvi.com

The gymnasium at the Charleroi Area Middle/High School was buzzing on Wednesday, but not just for gym class.

Sixth grade students at Charleroi Area Middle School were getting up to speed — and soaring — on the evolving use of technology by learning to fly mini-drones as part of their physical science curriculum.

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