Teacher Hub

New Orleans' Pelicans
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Overview

What to expect of this Teacher Portal.

At Science of Sport, our mission is to make STEM education engaging, relevant, and accessible to all lear ners by harnessing the universal language of sports. We believe that math and science come alive when students can see, touch, and experience the concepts through real-world applications—especially those rooted in sports. As a national non-profit organization, Science of Sport develops high-quality STEM curriculum and delivers programming designed to inspire curiosity, build confidence, and promote critical thinking in students of all backgrounds. We are dedicated to supporting both teachers and students through hands-on, sports-based learning experiences that meet the needs of diverse learning environments. Science of Sport is committed to transforming the way STEM is taught and experienced—empowering the next generation of learners to see themselves as future scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and innovators. The New Orleans Pelicans Science of Basketball, Powered by Entergy focuses on providing engaging hands-on learning activities using basketball examples and providing direct services to teachers and stu dents. These STEM activities emphasize hands-on learning, socio-emotional learning, and STEM educa tion. Students will use materials and sporting equipment to complete the various activities and worksheets. We believe in using the power of the New Orleans Pelicans and the Science of Basketball to support our communities.

Lessons

Explore all the lessons in this program.

1
NBA Western Conference
2
Growth Mindset
3
Overcoming Adversity
4
NBA Rules and Regulations
5
Basketball Positions
6
Basketball Court Geometry
7
Be Your Own General Manager
8
Science of Shooting a Basketbal
9
Shooting Percentage
10
Elasticity
11
Pass The Math
12
Shooting Launch Angle
13
Height and Wingspan
14
Vertical Jumps
15
Broad Jumps

Educational Videos

Visual resources for STEM practice.

Calorie Intake
Calorie Intake
Hydratation
Hydratation
Elasticity
Elasticity
Calories, Proteins, and Carbohydrates
Calories, Proteins, and Carbohydrates
Footwear Design
Footwear Design
Measure your Wingspan
Measure your Wingspan

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