STEM & Sailing

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WHAT IS STEM?

Science TechnologyEngineeringMath

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Over the next 10 years STEM occupations are projected to grow by 17 percent, compared to 9.8-percent growth for other occupations.

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In comparison to their non-STEM counterparts, STEM workers earn 26 percent more on average and are less likely to experience joblessness.

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Why STEM and Sailing?

Above the Boat Atmosphere, Wind, Weather Patterns and Systems, Air Flow, Cloud Structures, Celestial Navigation, Sail Design, speed calculations, GPS Navigation, Radio Communications, Apparent Wind vs True Wind, Fluid dynamics

Earth Science,Environmental Science, Physics, Engineering, Technology, Geometry, Mathematics

In the Boat Simple Machines, Buoyancy, Sail Trim, Boat Design, Hull Shape, Materials, Navigation Chart Reading, Communication, Sailing Angles,

Physical Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Trigonometry, Technology

Below the Boat Tide, Current, Water Quality Testing, Life Cycles, Watersheds, Underwater topography, Invasive Species, Marine Debris, Hydrodynamics, Underwater Exploration,

Chemistry, Life Science, Geology, Ocean Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Technology

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How did we get here?

Three years ago Community Boating Center (CBC) in Providence approached US Sailing to initiate a pilot program to support STEM education and sailing.

Through the efforts of CBC and the Jim and Nelly Kilroy Foundation US Sailing developed the REACH program.

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• Fastest point of sail (most fun)• Sailing across the wind (across the curriculum)• Challenge students to reach further academically• Sailing has a greater reach involving more people• Opportunity to positively impact education

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Module 1 Measuring WindModule 2 BuoyancyModule 3 Sail Area and Perimeter Module 4 Simple Machines on SailboatsModule 5 Water Quality TestingModule 6 Marine DebrisModule 7 Upwind Sailing AnglesModule 8 Lifts, Headers, and Wind ShiftsModule 9 Wind PowerModule 10 Underwater Exploration

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Visit reach.ussailing.org

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Lesson Components

1. Grade Level

2. Subject Areas

3. Duration

4. Setting

5. Vocabulary

6. Skills

7. Objectives

8. Materials

9. Procedure

10. Resources

11. Student Activity Sheets

12. Correlation to Standards

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When it comes to content ask an expert:

Middle School Teacher (Science or Math)

Content Specialist – Waterway Expert, Engineer, Research

Expert Organizations – Audubon, SEA Grant, Project WET, NOAA

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Rainy Day / Bad Weather Activities

“Try It”Field Trips, After School

Programs, One day Camps, Week long

Camp

“Do it Better”Pre-existing

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How will you implement REACH?

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Suggestions for Implementation

1. Be Prepared – Read the curriculum first!2. Start small – Try one or two modules3. Reach out -Identify content experts in

your area.4. Connect with local middle school science

and math teachers or STEM coordinators.

5. Tell parents.6. Keep it fun and interesting.7. Do what works.

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In the fall of 2012 5 pilot programs throughout the nation implemented REACH to over 500 middle school students.

Panel Question and Answer

Community Boating Center; Providence, Rhode Island – John O’Flaherty

New England Science and Sailing; Stonington, Connecticut – Mark Zagol

Edison Sailing Center; Fort Myers, FL – Stephanie Webb

Life Sail; Van Nuys, CA – Matt Schultz

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1. How did you implement REACH at your program/facility?

2. What organizations did you partner with?

3. Who did you refer to for content questions?

4. What modules did you cover?

5. Which module was your favorite/student favorite?

6. How do you plan to implement REACH in the future?

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Visit reach.ussailing.org