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COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Children

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted almost every aspect of people’s everyday lives. Mentally and fiscally, these have been trying times for most households. This includes children. Back when the pandemic first started, many schools were forced to close and resume classes via digital platforms. Afterschool programs, clubs, camps and sports were put on…

STEM

DRL Makes Ex-NBA Star Chris Bosh, ‘A Big Supporter Of STEM,’ The Dean Of Its Academy.

This was originally posted by Forbes. Former NBA star Chris Bosh is adding another title to his impressive resume that includes: two-time NBA champion, 11-time NBA All-Star, Olympic gold medalist, ACC Rookie of the Year, McDonald’s All-American, and Texas Mr. Basketball. Bosh today has been appointed dean of the Drone Racing League Academy. The DRL Academy was developed in…

STEM | Technology

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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Chandler 8th grader a finalist in national STEM competition

This article was originally published on KTAR News.  PHOENIX — A serious eye problem may have forced a Chandler teen to give up playing football, but he’s using an interest in science and engineering to make a difference in the game he loves. JT Mulvihill, a 14-year-old student at Arizona College Prep in Chandler, is…

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STEM Sports Digital Tools

Now more than ever, educators are seeking curricula that are scalable and flexible to administer virtually, if or when students are not present in the classroom. As providers of standards-aligned K through 8 curricula, STEM Sports® has adapted to create ease for all educators! All lessons and modules now have digital tools for use on…

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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…