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. Body+ | Meet Aaron Wheelz Fotheringham the Godfather of Extreme Wheelchair Sports Aaron 'Wheel' Fotheringham is considered the godfather of extreme wheelchair sports. 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 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 Track Doctors on the Front Lines Here's what track doctors are doing on the front lines Preventing Injury With a World Champion Wrestler Biomedical engineering is an important part of this Olympian’s injury prevention Mind, Body & Grit Mindfulness is a main part of this athlete's Olympic preparation The Biomechanics of a Paratriathlete This paratriathlete works to combat brain and spinal cord injuries in order to compete 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: Moneyball Themes in this movie include respecting a team mentality and the importance of leadership to success 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: McFarland USA Themes presented in this film include teamwork, hard work, and respect Discussion Guide: Rudy Themes in Rudy include believing in yourself, hard work, and overcoming adversity 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: 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 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: 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 Celebrating Pride Month: Incredible Athletes at the Top of Their Game We've compiled a list of inspiring athletes from the LGBTQIA+ community who are at the top of their game. Body+ | Meet Aaron Wheelz Fotheringham the Godfather of Extreme Wheelchair Sports Aaron 'Wheel' Fotheringham is considered the godfather of extreme wheelchair sports. Slapshot Physics: Hockey The slapshot is explained by Thomas Humphrey, Kathy FLores, and Olympic hockey players Julie Chue and Zach Parise. Nick Goepper & the Physics of Slopestyle Skiing Olympian slopestyle skier Nick Goepper explains the physics behind the sport. Game on: How Diverse Representation in Sports & Media Can Help Kids Win in Life It takes a diverse set of skills and perspectives to build a winning team. Sarah Robles and the Mechanics of Weightlifting U.S. weightlifter Sarah Robles relies on an athletic mix of strength, speed and timing to help create explosive power. Mind of a Motorhead: IndyCar’s James Hinchcliffe Goes Under the Microscope What makes thrillseeker and Indycar driver James Hinchcliffe tick? Find out in this episode of Mind of a Motorhead. Discussion Guide: When The Game Stands Tall This movie emphasizes the importance that it is not about how you fall, but how you get back up. Discussion Guide: Remember The Titans Remember The Titans is a movie about teamwork, overcoming adversity, sacrifice, and personal courage Raising Tomorrow’s Champions: Joanna Lohman, Paul Tukey Pen Road Map for USWNT Dreamers Get a glimpse of the U.S. Women’s National Team and its four decades of history told from the perspective of an insider Discussion Guide: Rudy Themes in Rudy include believing in yourself, hard work, and overcoming adversity View More