STEM Sports® provides turnkey K-8 supplemental curriculum that uses sports as the real-life application to drive STEM-based learning in classrooms, after-school programs and camps.
Learn more by viewing this VIDEO.
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From all of us at STEM Sports®, we are hopeful that you are safe and healthy. The past six months have not been without strain and difficulty. We wish that all of you are experiencing ease and comfort in your lives, despite the unique circumstances.
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STEM Sports® has been awarded a STEM.org Accredited™ Educational Experience trustmark!
STEM.org Educational Research is the longest operating, privately-held STEM education research and credentialing organization in America, and has served over 4,500 schools, districts, and organizations in over 25 countries.
"This achievement exhibits a true excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education. STEM Sports® uses sports for real-world application, strengthens 21st Century skills, and integrates the Engineering Design Process with its curriculum. This STEM.org Accredited™ Educational Experience accomplishment will serve as an inspiration to others who aspire to be the best and reaffirms your ability to captivate those who value STEM in their communities," said Andrew Raupp, founder and executive director of STEM.org.
"We're extremely pleased to receive this recognition and it is a testament to the hard work and diligence of our entire curriculum development team led by Sean Barton," commented STEM Sports® President and CEO Jeff Golner.
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Educators are seeking curricula that is scalable and flexible to administer virtually, if or when students are not present in the classroom. As a STEM education provider, our standards-aligned K-8 supplemental lessons and modules are delivered with ease on platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft® Teams, Google Classroom, Skype and other digital learning tools. We now provide solutions for every curriculum module for successful remote learning with:
· PowerPoint presentation decks
· Digital worksheets (with keys)
· Online pre and post-assessments
Our 5E approach to instruction is designed to maximize each student's involvement in their learning, whether they are in the classroom, at home or in a virtual or remote learning space. The 5E steps of Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate and STEM Sports®' sixth "E", Extend, all support inquiry-based and active learning. This allows students to make their own discoveries while processing and absorbing STEM knowledge and skills …without the needs of a lecture. The STEM Sports lesson sequence is beneficial to homeroom, science, STEM, and PE teachers as well as coaches and after-school staff as training or professional development is not a prerequisite to teach and instruct our curricula.
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If your students are having a rough time learning traditional STEM skills, approach our STEM Golf program with our partners ShortGolf® and Callaway Golf® and their outstanding golf equipment, which are officially licensed products of the PGA Tour. It is a fair way to develop young students' drive to be better leaders and problem solvers.
While the teacher or administrator of this supplemental curriculum will truly be a caddie to the youth in their gallery, these students will be able to attain lofty STEM learning goals while playing through STEM Golf. And, this novel approach can even be applied at golf centers and country clubs.
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In our efforts to help educators, we create easy-to-implement resources that engage young students and promote healthy activity. We are proud to offer these for your immediate use with the youth that you serve. These can even be implemented at home by parents, with great ease.
STEM Sports® Fun-da-mentals is designed for grades 3rd to 5th and 6th to 8th. Students will have the opportunity to engage and explore the world of STEM and sports by participating in a series of lessons by themselves or with mom and dad, family, friends, and other students.
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Young or old, we all need to move to feel better, get our blood flowing, and stay in shape. Many of us are working from home while young students are home-bound as well. But what about the fun of physical activity? This may be missing. Pull out a deck of playing cards and enjoy an entertaining way to raise your heart rate and get fit!
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Congratulations to 14-year-old JT Mulvihill for earning his spot as a finalist in the 2020 Broadcom MASTERS, a STEM middle school competition. Read more about his work in designing a safer football helmet.
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Did you know? In Module 4.1 of our STEM Sports® STEM Football curriculum, we examine The Evolution of the Football Helmet by having students study the history and advancements of the football helmet. This includes students observing a variety of helmets dating back to the first games (no helmet) to today’s helmet to determine the importance of protecting players from concussion and other forms of neurological injuries. In the end, students will have a chance to create a helmet using the Engineering Design Process to eliminate head and spinal injuries.
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Macy Collins is the STEM Sports® Customer Scorekeeper. She interacts with our current clients and helps to connect and educate potentially interested schools, after-school programs and camps. When speaking with someone on the phone, her self-imposed goal is to put a smile on everyone’s face.
To get to know Macy better, we conducted a short Q & A:
Why do you love sports?
I have always loved sports ever since I started gymnastics and dance when I was 2-years-old. I then went on to participate and compete in many different sports including football, hockey, beach volleyball, and karate. When I was deciding my college major, I knew it had to be sports-related, so Sport Management it was!
Tell us about your career path…
Following graduation, I was fortunate to work for great companies such as Skyhawks Sports Academy, a STEM Sports® partner, the Spokane Chiefs WHL hockey club, the Arizona Coyotes NHL hockey club, and now STEM Sports®.
Ultimate dream job?
To become the 1st NHL female head coach.
If you were in 5th grade, which STEM Sports® curriculum would you enjoy the most?
STEM Golf. There is so much more to golf than I imagined. Our curriculum has tons of fascinating information and topics to learn such as what the balls consist of, the use of force and angles, and even the factors of climate and kinetic energy. I think if I learned about those subjects and was more aware of all these details I could be very interested in golf and be able to call myself a golfer.
Thanks Macy! You’re a great team member and we’re glad you’re keeping score for us!
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Even during these trying times, we've been successful in launching our curriculum in several schools and after-school programs across the United States. These entities are proudly flying the STEM Sports® banner and taking young students on flights of fancy as they navigate the fun yet rigorous curriculum. Here's a small sampling of the latest passengers:
- Robin Air Force Base in Georgia via their STARBASE DOD program - implementing all of our curricula
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Wildwood Elementary School - Received funding from DonorsChoose and are now implementing STEM Basketball and STEM Volleyball
- Allendale-Fairfax Middle School in Fairfax, South Carolina - implementing STEM Multi-Sport for grades 3-5 & 6-8
- Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Missouri
- Crown Point Christian School in St. John, Indiana - implementing STEM Golf
We have several countries around the world interested in our unique offerings and methods of teaching STEM, using sports. Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and specifically Quality Education, the interest in our curricula has been extraordinary. Currently, we have several entities implementing pilot programs in:
Australia, Ecuador, Egypt, Japan and Saudi Arabia as well as at Special Olympics Arizona
Thank you to all of our passengers and pilots!
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From all of us at STEM Sports®, thank you for your continued interest and support.
We hope that you remain safe, healthy and upbeat during these trying times.
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