STEM

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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Powerful Pallet

This weekā€™s blog was penned by our President and CEO Jeff Golner A photo of a pallet of boxes. Nothing special. Typical, bland boxes. Not a big deal. What is inside of those boxes? The casual observer upon further review would find several STEM SportsĀ® teacher manuals. A closer look would reveal a small graphic…

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The Importance of Continuing Childrenā€™s Education and Activity during the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 Pandemic has changed a variety of different aspects of peopleā€™s everyday lives throughout the world. People are working from home, schools have gone virtual, and spending time with others has stopped. Most people have found these uncertain times to be difficult and jarring.  Many states have now been in some form of quarantine…

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STEM Ecosystems Webinar: Calculating Calories and Heart Rate

The Webinar: On Thursday April 23rd, STEM SportsĀ® was part of STEM Ecosystemā€™s webinar series that introduces ways to implement STEM from home. STEM SportsĀ®ā€™ Director of Curriculum and Strategy Sean Barton and Curriculum Writer Rachel Kissner led the webinar and introduced a STEM SportsĀ® lesson called Counting Calories and Heart rate and we used…

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Physical Activity Concepts

STEM SportsĀ®ā€™ 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…

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STEM SportsĀ® Curricula – Updates and Additions

STEM SportsĀ® will soon be releasing a new version of our curricula that includes updates as well as additions to the overall modules. We at STEM SportsĀ® believe that these changes will enhance the educational experience with each of our STEM kits for both educators and students. After eight various schools piloted the new curricula,…

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Recognizing the Importance of African-Americans in STEM

A common STEM-related topic is the lack of gender and racial diversity in the workforce. Diversity in any field allows for different views to be incorporated into the work, which improves quality. In honor of Black History Month, this blog will highlight inspirational and influential African-Americans in STEM and talk about the racial gap currently…