At Science of Sport, we know that educators are at the heart of inspiring students to learn and grow. That’s why we’ve created the Teacher Portal, a dedicated resource designed to support you in bringing STEM to life through sports. This portal provides easy access to lesson plans, worksheets, and hands-on activities that seamlessly integrate math and science into your curriculum using real-world sports examples.
The Teacher Portal is your go-to resource for engaging, standards-aligned STEM content. Here’s what you’ll have access to:
Ready-to-Use Lesson Plans: Clear, structured lessons that connect STEM concepts to sports, making learning more relevant and exciting for your students.
Downloadable Worksheets: Printable materials to reinforce key STEM skills through interactive activities.
Hands-On Activity Guides: Step-by-step instructions for implementing experiments and exercises that bring STEM to life in your classroom.
Sports-Based STEM Curriculum: A structured approach to teaching math and science using real-world sports applications.
The Arizona Diamondbacks Science of Baseball Program provides a mechanism for students to improve their academic performance. Our goal is to translate the love of baseball into an appreciation, understanding, and passion for the science and mathematics underlying the sport. This approach aims to empower students who may be underperforming academically by relating core curriculum topics to their athletic strengths, capabilities, and interests. By demonstrating the natural connection between baseball, science, and mathematics, students are encouraged to define and pursue better life choices, including the continuation of their education and even attending college. Participation in the Arizona Diamondbacks Science of Baseball Program has the potential to improve academic achievement, provide a path to college, and elevate socioeconomic status.
Objective 1
Enhance Student Engagement – The Science of Sport Teacher Portal is designed to help educators make STEM learning more engaging by incorporating real-world sports examples. By using structured lesson plans that connect math and science concepts to sports, students can see the relevance of STEM in their everyday lives. This approach not only makes learning more exciting but also increases student motivation and participation, leading to a deeper understanding of key subjects.
Support Hands-On Learning – Hands-on experiences are essential for reinforcing STEM skills, and our downloadable worksheets and activity guides provide step-by-step instructions for implementing interactive exercises. These activities encourage students to think critically, apply problem-solving skills, and explore STEM concepts in a tangible way. By using sports as a foundation, educators can create dynamic lessons that promote collaboration and real-world application of STEM knowledge.
Strengthen STEM Understanding – A well-structured curriculum is key to building student confidence in STEM subjects, and our sports-based STEM curriculum provides educators with a comprehensive framework for instruction. By integrating sports examples into math and science lessons, students can develop a stronger grasp of fundamental concepts while making connections between classroom learning and real-life scenarios. This approach helps reinforce STEM skills, supports differentiated instruction, and ensures students of all learning styles can succeed.
Establish a Framework for Sustainable Change
Each participant is assigned a mentor to reinforce the lessons learned through the Arizona Diamondbacks Science of Baseball Program and maximize the likelihood of improved academic achievement.
The mentor engages the student in dialog about academic and personal achievement facilitated through participation in reunion games held every three months.
