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Sport + STEM

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We’ve teamed up with Visions of Science Network for Learning Inc. to deliver a Sport & STEM program for students in grade 7 & 8.

Evidence-based Research

Everything we do at MLSE LaunchPad is grounded in a solid foundation of internal and external research. Our highly qualified research team leads innovative Sport for Development research projects to generate learnings that will support youth to thrive inside and outside of our building.

Direct Youth participation

MLSE LaunchPad members regularly share input through short, user-friendly questionnaires designed specifically for them. Youth and parents also meet with research staff in focus groups, where they share their insights on a range of topics from registration processes to the design of new program curriculum

Research Partner Collaboration

We’re also collaborating with academic research partners at institutions to increase the quality, rigor, and reach of our research. Direct youth input informs decision-making and quality improvement every day.

Program Overview

This is an interactive program that allows participants to discover the value of academics through sport & physical activity.

Day to Day Activities

Each session contains curriculum linked materials that include an interactive STEM lesson facilitated by our MLSE LaunchPad coaches. The STEM program is developed by our program partners Visions of Science and is geared towards the grades 7 and 8 curriculum.

Program Goals

Through the program, a greater confidence and comfortability with STEM concepts is expected, alongside a greater interest to explore STEM topics.

desired program
Outcomes

01

Soccer + Critical Thinking

Use fundamental soccer skills to understand the complexity of ecosystems and the impact of biotic and abiotic factors on the success of an ecosystem.
02

Basketball + Grit

Use fundamental basketball skills to understand the importance of design thinking in the engineering process.
03

Football + Teamwork

Use fundamental football skills to understand the complexity and importance of syntax and translating instructions when developing code.
04

Hockey + Leadership

Use fundamental hockey skills to understand fractions to demonstrate an understanding of addition and subtraction of fractions and integers.
learn more about our partner, Visions of Science
Visions of Science Network for Learning Inc. (VoSNL) is a charitable organization that exists to advance the educational achievement and positive development of youth from low-income and marginalized communities through meaningful engagement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Key program Concepts

Science + Ecosystems
Learn and understand the complexity of ecosystems and the impact biotic (invasive species, competition, viruses and diseases) and abiotic factors (water, sunlight, temperature) have on the success of an ecosystem.
Technology & Coding
Learn understand the complexity and importance of syntax and translating instructions when developing code.
Engineering + Design Thinking Process
Learn and understand the importance of design thinking in the engineering process.
Mathematics + Geometry
Learn and demonstrate an understanding of addition and subtraction of fractions and integers.

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