STEM Basketball

Don’t miss the chance to combine the excitement of basketball with hands-on learning in the STEM Basketball program. This engaging curriculum helps students explore the STEM principles behind the game, answering the “why” questions that fuel curiosity and deepen understanding. Over the course of eight interactive lessons, students gain knowledge that supports both academic growth and athletic development, learning valuable concepts that apply both on and off the court.

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Through STEM Basketball students learn:

 

  • Exploring the molecular makeup of a basketball and how temperature affects performance
  • Analyzing the evolution of basketball shoes and the science behind design improvements
  • Using the Engineering Design Process to build a shooting apparatus while learning Newton’s Laws of Motion
  • Encouraging curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking through sport-based STEM exploration