STEM Sports® - Football Program Kit V2
STEM Sports® - Football Program Kit V2
- Recommended Grades: 3-5 & 6-8
- Number of Students: 1 to 30+
- Number of Lessons: 8 Modules
- Standards: Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and/or Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and/or National Standards for K-12 Physical Education
- Curriculum Sample
Score extra points with the STEM Football curriculum program!
STEM Sports uses visual, auditory and kinesthetic methods of teaching throughout this supplemental curricula and there is no holding back the intentional learning opportunities provided on the gridiron and in the classroom during the sequence of these lessons.
The curriculum touches on many facets of the game from a historical perspective as well as tackles current subjects and hot topics. Students will experience forward progress during STEM Football’s eight lesson program with modules such as:
- Gaining the understanding of energy and motion differences between a youth football and a foam football
- Exploring how in-game communication technology enables success for NFL teams
- Learning about the nervous system and the importance of helmet engineering
- Graphing successful pass completions using data related to the use of receiver’s gloves
Use STEM Football to kickoff great new methods of learning using the game as the real-life application to drive STEM literacy in classrooms, after-school programs and camps.
In addition to the teacher manual, a single Football Kit includes:
- (6) youth size footballs
- (6) foam footballs
- (6) pairs of Cutters gloves
- (6) digital timers
- (6) 25' tape measures
- (2) walkie-talkies
- (1,000) craft sticks
- (2) disc cones
- (1) weight scale
- (1) ball bag
- (1) ball pump
- (1) set of inflation needles
- (1) STEM Football manual
Curriculum Breakdown:
3rd, 4th & 5th grade modules and they can be completed in any order. Lesson topics include:
- 1.1 Measuring and Comparing Throws
- 2.1 Technological Advancements and Improved Quarterback Play
- 3.1 The Advancement of In-Game Communication
- 4.1 The Evolution of a Football Helmet
- 5.1 Measuring Football Distances
- 6.1 Extra Point vs. Two-Point Conversion Success
- 7.1 Intricacies of a Football Field
- 8.1 Properties of a Football and a Foam Football
6th, 7th & 8th grade modules and they can be completed in any order. Lesson topics include:
- 1.1 Arm Strength: Youth Football Vs. Foam Football
- 2.1 Technological Advancements and Improved Quarterback Play
- 3.1 Engineering Better Gameplay Communication
- 4.1 The Evolution of a Football Helmet
- 5.1 Intricacies of a Football Field
- 6.1 Extra Points vs. Two-Point Conversion Success
- 7.1 Integers of Play
- 8.1 Properties and Behavior of Footballs
Video - Integrating STEM Sports into your afterschool program:
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Frequently Asked Questions:
HOW MANY STUDENTS DOES EACH KIT SERVE?
All STEM Sports® curriculum kits are designed for repeated use and can serve hundreds of students. Within each classroom, after-school program or camp setting, implementation for one student up to 30+ is possible per module. Or, two modules can be implemented simultaneously. There are lots of variables to consider and our curricula is well designed for expandability and scalability.
HOW LONG DOES EACH KIT LAST?
All of the supplies in the kit are non-perishable and are designed to last for several years. Some supplied items, such as 500 rubber bands and/or 1,000 craft sticks may have to be replaced over time.
WHAT FORMAT IS THE CURRICULUM MOST EFFECTIVE IN?
Because all STEM Sports® programs are aligned with all or either of the following standards: Next Generation Science Standards, Common Core State Standards and National Standards for K-12 Physical Education, our supplemental curriculum is a perfect fit for public, private or charter schools classrooms. Then and because of the curricula’s standardization, the modules are a great fit for after-school programs as well as camp settings.
WHO CAN TEACH OR ADMINISTER THE CURRICULUM?
The 5E lesson plans make teaching modules easier and students will be more willing to learn. Why? Because the way our STEM Sports® activities are set up, the sequence of lesson is well established, concepts and objectives are thoroughly scoped and the majority of students love sports and will view the learning as play. Then, students will develop 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, creative problem-solving, and leadership. So back to who is best to teach or administer STEM Sports® curricula? Everyone from science and STEM teachers, to PE teachers, sports coaches, volunteers and even the students the curricula is designed for. The 21st century skills we engrain with students are the same skills that they can utilize to help their fellow students.
HOW LONG DOES SHIPPING TAKE?
Once a Purchase Order or Payment is received, kits will arrive in five (5) business days.
