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STEM Education in Afterschool Programs is on the Rise

Introduction Approximately 10 million children are involved in some sort of afterschool program. This number has been on the rise in recent years and, now, 1 in 4 families have a child in some form of a school program. So what are these children doing during this time?  A recent study done by Afterschool Alliance…

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STEM SPORTS® ANNOUNCES LINEUP ADDITIONS WITH RELEASE OF STEM BASEBALL AND STEM SOFTBALL CURRICULA

PHOENIX  March 31, 2021 – With MLB Opening Day on Thursday, STEM Sports® announces the launch of two brand new curricula to the lineup: STEM Baseball and STEM Softball curricula. The innovative K-8 educational enrichment programs combine STEM disciplines with sports in schools, after-school programs, and camps.  “Our focus is on ensuring elementary and middle school-aged…

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When STEM and Sports Collide: The Atlanta Falcons Will Use Drone Technology to Disinfect Mercedes-Benz Stadium

This was originally posted by Joe Lemire by Sports Techie. Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium will welcome the din and the roar of fans for the first time this fall for the Falcons’ next home game on Sunday, Oct. 11, but a buzz will still fill the venue this weekend as a pair of drones canvas the…

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The 5E Instructional Model

The 5E Model is a inquiry-based instructional method where students are active participants throughout the learning process. The 5 E’s stand for: At STEM Sports®, we see the 5E instructional model as the 6E instructional model. Rather than ending with evaluation, we believe it is important to instill a purpose and motivation by integrating the…

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High expectations for summer programs as learning gaps predicted to grow

This post was originally posted and written by Education Dive With experts predicting and school leaders expecting significant student learning loss because of school closures, advocates, researchers and others stepped up efforts this week to emphasize the role that out-of-school-time programs play in minimizing the damage.  On Thursday, for example, the Afterschool Alliance, the Boys and Girls Clubs and…

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Physical Activity Concepts

STEM Sports®’ curricula is based on: STEM education, using sports to facilitate curricula and physical activity. Along with a variety of STEM curricula kit options, we also offer physical activity concepts that can be implemented at home or school.  Currently, we offer: STEM Sports: Playing Card Fitness Yoga Fitness  STEM Sports: Playing Card Fitness:  Playing…