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Why Physical Education Canā€™t Be a Casualty of the Pandemic

When thinking about the health of a child, it is not enough to just think about one aspect. There are physical and mental health concerns. Both of these are essential to a happy, healthy and developing child.  STEM SportsĀ® is an education company that uses sport as a way to facilitate STEM education. By doing…

Education

Kamala Harris: Why STEM is a Necessity

Introduction Vice President Kamala Harris is the highest-ranking female in United States history and the first African American and Asian American vice president. She was also the first graduate of a Historically Black College and University to become vice president. Her ‘firsts’ have made her an inspiration to young women and people of color everywhere. …

STEM

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…

News

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

PHOENIX  March 31, 2021 ā€“ With MLB Opening Day on Thursday, STEM SportsĀ® 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…

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. Atlantaā€™s Mercedes-Benz Stadium will welcome the din and the roar of fans for the first time this fall for the Falconsā€™ next home game on Sunday, Oct. 11, but a buzz will still fill the venue this weekend as a pair of drones canvas the…

STEM

The 5E Instructional Model

The 5E Model is a inquiry-based instructional method where students are active participants throughout the learning process. The 5 Eā€™s stand for: At STEM SportsĀ®, 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…