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. Afghan Cycles, a Documentary Being pelted with rocks for the crime of riding a bicycle. Afghan cycles explores the struggles and oppression women in Afghanistan when they step outside of traditional gender roles. 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 The Biomechanics of a Paratriathlete This paratriathlete works to combat brain and spinal cord injuries in order to compete Track Cycling in Extreme Heat Here's how athletes prepare for heat and humidity when competing Stimulating the Brain for Peak Performance Here’s the neuroscience behind peak athletic performance, according to a psychophysiologist Track Doctors on the Front Lines Here's what track doctors are doing on the front lines The Impact of Olympic Diving One physiologist explains how monitoring an athlete's growth can prevent injury Mind, Body & Grit Mindfulness is a main part of this athlete's Olympic preparation 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: The Legend Of Bagger Vance This film includes themes of mental preparation and focus in sports, coping with societal pressure, and overcoming struggle Discussion Guide: Coach Carter The film includes themes of coaching your own child, discipline techniques of coaches, how to be a student-athlete, making good life choices, and succeeding against the odds 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 Discussion Guide: Chariots Of Fire Major themes presented in this film include the determination to succeed, ability to not give up, and a notion that athletes are participating in something bigger than themselves Discussion Guide for Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw This film tells a powerful story of courage, struggle, and redemption Discussion Guide: Friday Night Lights The film focuses on the conflict between the overwhelming pressure to win-at-all-costs and the bigger picture lessons presented throughout the athlete's experiences 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 10 Best Baseball Movies of All Time We’ve cleared the benches and rushed the field with the best-reviewed baseball movies of all time! Ever Wonder: Who Created the Touchdown Dance? In the latest installment of ever wonder, take a look at the history of the touchdown dance from the first one in 1965 to today's current celebrations. Getting Started in Archery If you’ve tried archery or want to try archery, you’ll be happy to learn that it’s very easy to get started. Finding the time, equipment and place to shoot are easier than you may realize. Don’t believe us? Keep reading. 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. The Biomechanics of Usain Bolt Usain Bolt's stride, strength, and muscle coordination make him a biomechanical marvel. The Biomechanics of a Paratriathlete This paratriathlete works to combat brain and spinal cord injuries in order to compete Medical Technology Supporting U.S. Soccer Here's the medical technology supporting the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team Discussion Guide: Miracle Miracle follows the story of Herb Brooks as he leads the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men’s Hockey Team against the powerhouse Soviet team of the time Track Cycling in Extreme Heat Here's how athletes prepare for heat and humidity when competing Aerial Physics: Aerial Skiing Aerial ski jumps come from three basic twisting techniques that you can try yourself. 16 Great Sports Books For Kids If you have a son or a daughter who loves sports, here are 16 sports-themed books they'll love 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