We want to create the next generation of innovators through sport inspired learning. Our free to access STEM and climate education programs engage students through our digital resources and interactive roadshow illustrating the links between sport, science and the world.

Why Sport-Inspired Learning?

Sport offers a dynamic and relatable way to connect STEM concepts to everyday experiences. By exploring the science behind elite sailing and other high-performance sports, students see how scientific principles such as forces like lift, drag, and thrust come into play in these sporting environments. Whether it is sailing, cycling or Formula one, STEM plays a critical role in delivering results on the racecourse. This not only makes STEM topics more tangible but also shows their relevance in exciting, real-world applications.

What’s Included in our STEM resources?

• Interactive Lessons: Activities that explore key physics, maths and wider science concepts such as friction, resistance, and Newton’s laws of motion.
• Real-World Context: Case studies featuring high-performance sports teams and cutting-edge technology.
• Hands-On Experiments: Opportunities for students to measure and calculate, fostering practical skills and engagement.
• Cross-Curricular Links: Lessons that connect physics to maths (data analysis and calculations), design (boat structures), and even teamwork and strategy.

Bring Sport Inspired Learning to Your Classroom

Resource Feature Investigating Forces

This resource dives into the physics of forces, motion, and energy, using the real-world context of sailing and high-performance sport to engage students. It bridges STEM subjects with practical problem-solving and critical thinking, all while inspiring a love of learning.

Here are some tips for using Investigating Forces to deliver impactful cross-curricular lessons:

• Start with a Real-World Hook: Use the dynamic world of high-performance sport to capture students’ interest. Discuss how forces influence the speed and efficiency of a racing yacht.
• Incorporate Hands-On Activities: Have students conduct experiments to test friction or measure the impact of different forces, making abstract concepts more tangible.
• Encourage Collaboration: Assign group projects where students design and test their own models, fostering teamwork and interdisciplinary thinking.

Explore Free STEM Crew Resources Today

Visit www.stemcrew.org.uk to access over 60 exciting STEM and Climate learning resources, assemblies and activities. With STEMCrew, you’ll find everything you need to create engaging, interdisciplinary lessons that inspire your students and prepare them for the future.

Together, let’s inspire the next generation through sport inspired learning that brings a world of STEM to life.

Bev Cowdell
1851 Trust – Education Lead