DODGERS Stem Day

Overview

Welcome to the Dodgers STEM Day! Below you will find a description for the event that includes the various stations, map overview, and programming scheduled throughout the day. Please have your students participate in the predicition challenge for their chances to win a special Dodgers prize!

Science of Sport Demonstrations on the Centerfield Stage

9:00a

Welcome & Introduction

9:10a

STEM Jobs in Sports

9:30a

Fielding Percentage

9:50a

Newton's Laws of Motion

10:10a

The Geometry of Dodger Stadium

10:30a

Aerodynamics

10:50a

Launch Angle and Exit Velocity

11:10a

The Number 9 in Baseball

11:30a

Final Remarks

Activities

Station # 1

STEM Activities
Launch Angle, Strike Zone & Fielding Percentage

Fielding Percentage
Students will calculate their fielding percentage by working in pairs and catching baseball cards.

Station # 2

STEM Activities
Wingspan, Jumping & Elasticity

Reaction Time
Students will test their reaction time by hitting light sensors as they light up different colors, and work on answered math problems following the activity.

Station # 3

STEM Activities
Uniform & Stadium Design

Wingspan, Vertical Jump & Broad Jump
Students will measure their height and compare it to their wingspan. Students will also test their vertical jump and board jump skills.

Station # 4

STEM Activities
Reaction Time with Blazepods, Color Reaction Sticks & Balance Boards

Design Your Own Team and stadium
Students will design and create their own team (uniform, logo & mascot) and stadium.

Station # 5

STEM Activities
Heart Rate & Stretching/Injury Prevention

The Strike Zone and Throwing Accuracy
Students will build their own strike zone and throw tennis balls at the inflatable dart board and calculate how many points they score.

Station # 6

STEM Activities
Throwing Accuracy & Aerodynamics with Air Cannon Blaster & Inflatable Baseball Beach Balls

Launch Angle/Hitting
Students will experiment with the trajectory of ball flight by launching balls at various angles. Students will also use virtual reality and test their reaction time against MLB pitchers.

Game Prediction Challenge

Rules:
1.- Only one submission per student.

2.- Must be submitted by the end of the 1st inning.

    Dodgers

    Nationals

    Modal

    Educational Videos

    Pitch Types and Spin

    The Strike Zone

    Fielding Percentages

    Batter Reaction Time

    Stadium Design

    Aerodynamics

    Contact Information

    For any questions regarding the event please reach out to your Dodgers Group Sales representative or email grouptix@ladodgers.com.

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