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Kids Club

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Islanders at School

The New York Islanders are proud to provide community programs in support of our community educators and students. These complimentary programs include the Islanders School Assembly Program, Floorball powered by Franklin and Reading Learners.

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Learn To Play

The Future Islanders program – now in it’s 5th season – gives children ages 5-9 an introduction to the exciting game of hockey and serves as a transition program for first-time players interested in playing in a house league. Learn to Play registration includes equipment along with 6 weeks of on-ice training

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Score Big with STEM

Future Goals™ Family Resource Center is where you and your family face off with STEM concepts in hockey. In the following activities, you'll connect your skills to the game, learn new concepts, and put your STEM game to the test.

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Resources

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Activity 1

Sports & Science

Almost every aspect of sports involves science and math! Explore the impact they have on a variety of sports, from using angles to get your best hockey shot to using force in running.

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Activity 2

Hockey Basics & Beyond

A quick lesson on the basics of hockey, then go deeper into the science behind – or under -the players on the ice. See how ice temperature impacts a player’s performance!

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Activity 3

Freeze the Puck Experiment

Do you know why hockey pucks are kept frozen? You’ll use the scientific method to solve this problem. Try this experiment online, and then give it a try at home!

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Activity 4

Statistics in Sports

Almost every aspect of sports involves science and math! Explore the impact they have on a variety of sports, from using angles to get your best hockey shot to using force in running.

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Activity 5

Sports Careers...And STEM!

Players aren’t the only MVPs in sports. So many people make sports possible! Explore different careers in sports, and learn how STEM is part of each important role.

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Activity 6

Balancing Training Experiment

We all rely on our center of gravity to keep us balanced. Learn about its impact in different sports, and try an experiment in changing a center of gravity.

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Activity 7

Trivia Card Challenge

Are you a trivia pro? Play our card game and test your knowledge of both STEM and sports facts. Play again and try to beat your score, or challenge a family member!

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Pass It On

Help more students discover the excitement of connecting STEM to sports with Future Goals™ when you share via email or social media.

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