Overview

The Science of Sport develops STEM curriculum and provides programming for all learners. We bring math and science to life through hands-on learning activities using sports examples and provide direct services to teachers and students. The different services include youth Summer Camps, Field Trip Days, STEM Showcases, After School Programs, Teacher Kits, STEM Activity Bags, Teacher Workshops, Educational App called STEMadium, and Virtual programming.

The Seattle Sounders Science of Soccer Program, focuses on providing engaging hands-on learning activities using soccer examples and provides direct services to teachers and students. These STEM activities have an emphasis on hands-on learning, socio-emotional learning, and STEM education. Students will use materials and sporting equipment to complete the various activities and worksheets.
We believe in using the power of the Seattle Sounders and the Science of Soccer to support our communities.

KPMG is the official charitable partner of the Seattle Sounders, and its mission is to build small fields for free play and invest in programs that use soccer as a vehicle to inspire youth and strengthen communities.

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Thank you to our Program Sponsor, KPMG!

Objectives

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Increase Student Awareness of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Fields as a Future Education and Career Option
Soccer has been shown to be an effective subject to expose children to math and science. In this same spirit, this program gives students the ability to learn and apply basic academic concepts through hands-on application on the soccer field. We strive to not only expose students to STEM fields, but to help them understand, visualize, and integrate the connection between soccer, science, and mathematics through a variety of learning styles (i.e., visual, kinesthetic, auditory). These hands-on experiences encourage continued involvement and enrollment in math and science classes that will promote academic and career pursuits in related fields.
Motivate Students to Excel Despite Obstacles
In addition to the academic objectives of the program, a parallel objective is to motivate students to excel despite social, economic, and cultural obstacles (either real or imaginary) that may prevent them from advancing their education. The SCIENCE OF SOCCER BY KPMG could include motivational “pep talks” by players who provide their compelling stories to describe their experiences in overcoming adversity that provides real-world encouragement for students pursuing their dreams.
Provide a Measurable Opportunity for Individual Transformation
We strive to provide a life-changing transformative experience for students in elementary school. Many of the targeted students could be the first in their family to pursue a college education. As such, participation in the program provides an ideal opportunity to encourage an educational path that might be unimaginable or perceived as impossible. A specific objective is to measure the impact of the program of students’ academic performance and life choices. This goal is accomplished by assessing each student’s math and science comprehension levels at the beginning of the program, at the end of the program, and six months after the program. We also interview the students, their teachers, and their families to determine other intangible impacts resulting from their participation in the program.

Lessons

Growth Mindset

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Soccer Equipment & Rules

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Player Positions

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Formations

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Juggling

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Highlight Reel

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Sustainability

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Soccer Field Geometry

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Dribbling

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Mindfulness

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Trajectory of Ball Flight

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Scoring Percentages

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Reaction Time

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Carbon Footprint

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Heart Rate

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Budgeting A Road Trip

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MLS Western Conference

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Elasticity

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STEM Jobs in Soccer

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Turf vs. Grass

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Air Resistance

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Box Breathing

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Curve of a Soccer Ball

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Build A Starting Roster

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Throw-In

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Uniform Design

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Stadium Innovation

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Catapult

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Revenue vs Expenses

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Stat Analysis

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If you have any questions, please reach out to Carly Stevens at

carly@sciencesport.org

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