Sports & Education While many think sports and education are separate worlds, creative educators are finding ways to blend them. Learn STEM skills like how to calculate a ball’s trajectory with trigonometry or discover how changing the angle at which the ball is struck will change the distance the ball travels. Learn about the sports legends like Jackie Robinson or download discussion guides for the latest (or greatest) sports movies. Five Ways to Win in the Classroom Next Semester When done thoroughly, homework can be a study tool along the way. When it comes time for the test, you will already be prepared. Books to Read Scholastic’s Summer Read-a-Palooza Will Encourage Kids to Read as Much as Possible June 2, 2023 Scholastic's Summer Read-a-Palooza can motivate children to get lost in books even when school isn't in session 16 Great Sports Books For Kids June 2, 2023 If you have a son or a daughter who loves sports, here are 16 sports-themed books they'll love Ten Sports-Themed Books for Young Adults June 2, 2023 Author Amy Mcculloch Uses Extreme Climbs To Inspire Her Writing April 25, 2022 Join Amy McCulloch as she walks through her new climbing book inspired by some of her own extreme experiences. Raising Tomorrow’s Champions: Joanna Lohman, Paul Tukey Pen Road Map for USWNT Dreamers March 2, 2021 Get a glimpse of the U.S. Women’s National Team and its four decades of history told from the perspective of an insider Best Books for Youth Soccer Players – ‘Soccer iQ: Things That Smart Players Do’ February 23, 2021 Looking for a gift for your soccer-obsessed middle schooler to help them massively improve their game? Check out Soccer iQ by Dan Blank Women in STEM at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics & Paralympics Track Doctors on the Front Lines Here's what track doctors are doing on the front lines Stimulating the Brain for Peak Performance Here’s the neuroscience behind peak athletic performance, according to a psychophysiologist Track Cycling in Extreme Heat Here's how athletes prepare for heat and humidity when competing Mind, Body & Grit Mindfulness is a main part of this athlete's Olympic preparation The Impact of Olympic Diving One physiologist explains how monitoring an athlete's growth can prevent injury The Hard Numbers of Beach Volleyball Math and statistics can lead to gold medals, according to one Olympic coach View More Watch, Learn & Discuss Sit down with the family and watch one of these great sports movies. When the film is over, our partner Positive Coaching Alliance has provided discussion questions for you and your kids to get those most out of the file Discussion Guide: Goal! The Dream Begins Goal! The Dream Begins is the story of soccer player Santiago Munez who is given the chance to play for Newcastle United when a scout spots him. Discussion Guide: Kicking & Screaming This film includes themes of coaching your own child, being a sports parent, over-competitiveness in youth sports, and the coach-parent relationship Discussion Guide: Moneyball Themes in this movie include respecting a team mentality and the importance of leadership to success Discussion Guide: We Are Marshall This film includes themes of overcoming tragedy and loss, using sports to heal a community, playing multiple sports, absolute dedication, and effective teamwork Discussion Guide: Hoop Dreams Hoop Dreams is a fascinating documentary, filmed over a four year period, following the lives of Chicago high school basketball players Discussion Guide: The Legend Of Bagger Vance This film includes themes of mental preparation and focus in sports, coping with societal pressure, and overcoming struggle View More Explore the Science of Golf Course Setup Meteorology & Weather How the USGA Determines the Pace of Play Newton’s Third Law of Motion & Momentum Energy in Collisions & Compressions Why Golf Balls Have Dimples View More More Educational Content Discussion Guide: A League Of Their Own Some of the themes featured in the film include perseverance, strength of community, teamwork, and leadership Designing a Fast Pool – An Engineering Perspective (Grades 6- 12) - The Compassion Project: What Am I Good At? Body+ | Meet Gallaudet the Only Deaf College Men’s Basketball Team in America Gallaudet Basketball is the only deaf college basketball team in the US. Racing Redefined – Making Legends: Meet the Drivers Meet some of the Legend drivers that are taking the track by storm and hoping to make a name for themselves in the sport. The Science of NHL Hockey: Slapshots NHL players depend on three important physics concepts: work, energy and power on their slapshot. 4 Easy Ways to Use Your Kid’s Love of Sports to Foster Learning Help kids channel their interests to foster meaningful discovery and learning. Discussion Guide: Her Best Move Her Best Move is the story of soccer player Sara Davis, a high school girl trying to balance teenage life with the chance to join the US National Team. Designing Safety Helmets – An Engineeering Perspective (Grades 6-12) - Stimulating the Brain for Peak Performance Here’s the neuroscience behind peak athletic performance, according to a psychophysiologist Discussion Guide: The Rookie This film includes themes of overuse injuries in sports, burnout, effective teamwork, second chances, successful parent-athlete relationships, and seeing the bigger picture in sports Body+ | Meet Ragen Chastain the Heaviest Woman to Ever Complete a Marathon We follow Ragen to a triathlon as she aims to complete an Ironman by year's end. View More