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Through community, play, and rigorous exploration, Learn Fresh leverages students' passion for sports engagement to inspire their STEM learning. Their hands-on approach to STEM and play strengthens essential math skills and fosters critical life lessons like teamwork and resilience—preparing our youth for success both on and off the court or field.

Explore the 10-part NBA Math Hoops collection and 8-part MLB Players STEM League collection, developed in collaboration with the MLB Players Trust. NBA Math Hoops simulates the speed, strategy, and sheer fun of basketball and features youth-centered STEAM curricula, a board game, and community programs. MLB Players STEM League program delivers an engaging, sports-infused learning journey for youth, while also leveraging a board game approach. It seamlessly combines math and strategy with the excitement of baseball with youth stepping into the roles of players, managers, and analysts, utilizing real MLB stats to draft their teams and craft winning strategies. No board game? No problem. Request your free copy in the first lesson of each collection.

Activities

NBA Math Hoops Lesson 1: Demonstrating Sportsmanship

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NBA Math Hoops Lesson 1: Demonstrating Sportsmanship

3 - 8

45 Minutes

To start the NBA Math Hoops experience, all students are asked to sign a Sportsmanship Contract! Just like an NBA or WNBA player, this affirms their commitment to their team and league. An additional curriculum spotlight on sportsmanship asks them to reflect on the skills necessary to be a great competitor.

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NBA Math Hoops Lesson 9: Trade Deadline

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NBA Math Hoops Lesson 9: Trade Deadline

3 - 8

1 Hour 15 Minutes

In this activity, students revisit their NBA Math Hoops roster, assess team performance, and decide how best to improve their team before the playoffs begin. This activity aims to enhance data analysis, strategic decision-making, and teamwork through the trading process.

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NBA Math Hoops Lesson 6: Shooting a Free Throw

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NBA Math Hoops Lesson 6: Shooting a Free Throw

3 - 8

45 Minutes

In this activity, students explore free-throw percentage data and learn to take free throws using the coordinate plane. Then, students discuss when to “foul,” considering various scenarios and reasons for calling fouls.

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NBA Math Hoops Lesson 7: The Shot Clock

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NBA Math Hoops Lesson 7: The Shot Clock

3 - 8

45 Minutes

In this activity, students review the purpose and use of the shot clock. They then work in teams, focusing on optimizing task sequencing and strategy during their turns. The activity concludes with group collaboration and individual reflection, supplemented by class discussions on the concept of grit.

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NBA Math Hoops Lesson 5: Steals & Strategy

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NBA Math Hoops Lesson 5: Steals & Strategy

3 - 8

45 Minutes

In this activity, students review the “steal rule” and practice identifying incorrect calculations while reinforcing computational accuracy. Then, they work through various gameplay scenarios in teams, discussing different strategies and decisions.

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NBA Math Hoops Lesson 2: Field Goal Percentages

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NBA Math Hoops Lesson 2: Field Goal Percentages

3 - 8

1 Hour

Understanding percentages is the first fundamental math skill in NBA Math Hoops. In this activity, students use basketball statistics to develop an understanding of the relationship between fractions, decimals, and percentages.

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NBA Math Hoops Lesson 8: Maximizing Shot Options

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NBA Math Hoops Lesson 8: Maximizing Shot Options

3 - 8

30 Minutes

In this activity, students learn the importance of division and rounding in the context of NBA Math Hoops, where certain division results can unlock valuable shot options. Students then work in teams, ensuring accuracy through collaboration. This activity aims to reinforce division and rounding skills while highlighting their strategic application in the game.

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MLB Players STEM League Lesson 1: Demonstrating Sportsmanship

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MLB Players STEM League Lesson 1: Demonstrating Sportsmanship

3 - 8

45 Minutes

As the MLB STEM League experience begins, all student participants are asked to sign a Sportsmanship Contract. Just like a professional MLB player, this affirms their commitment to their teammates and peers, setting the foundation for a fun, fair, and respectful season.

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MLB Players STEM League Lesson 2: Baseball Basics

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MLB Players STEM League Lesson 2: Baseball Basics

3 - 8

1 Hour

In this lesson, students will discover baseball's fundamental rules, structure, and terminology as they prepare for the STEM League season. Along the way, they'll explore how runs are scored, how teams work together, and how basic arithmetic—like multiplication, addition, and comparison—fits into the game.

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MLB Players STEM League Lesson 6: Wild Cards

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MLB Players STEM League Lesson 6: Wild Cards

3 - 8

1 Hour

Now that students are familiar with the core rules of the MLB Players STEM League, it’s time to introduce Wild Cards! These game-changing tools add a new layer of strategy to gameplay by simulating real-life baseball scenarios, allowing students to make quick, strategic decisions that impact outcomes. In this lesson, students will explore how to use Wild Cards effectively, practice applying them in gameplay scenarios, and conclude by integrating Wild Cards into the rest of the season.

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MLB Players STEM League Lesson 7: The Trade Deadline

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MLB Players STEM League Lesson 7: The Trade Deadline

3 - 8

1 Hour 30 Minutes

In professional baseball, the Trade Deadline is a pivotal moment for teams to make final trades before the playoffs. For students, this lesson marks their first opportunity to trade players, encouraging them to evaluate their roster, analyze performance data, and strengthen their team for the postseason.
In this lesson, educators act as commissioners, overseeing all trades to ensure fairness. The lesson also features a bonus activity on Compromise, where students develop negotiation and collaboration skills to navigate the trade process effectively.

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MLB Players STEM League Lesson 5: Tracking Player Performance

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MLB Players STEM League Lesson 5: Tracking Player Performance

3 - 8

1 Hour 30 Minutes

In this lesson, students take on the role of baseball analysts, tracking player statistics during gameplay and using collected data to calculate key performance metrics. This activity allows students to evaluate their team's strengths and weaknesses, preparing them for strategic decisions later in the season.

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NBA Math Hoops Lesson 1: Demonstrating Sportsmanship

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NBA Math Hoops Lesson 1: Demonstrating Sportsmanship

3 - 8

45 Minutes

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NBA Math Hoops Lesson 9: Trade Deadline

Leadership and Teamwork, STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore

NBA Math Hoops Lesson 9: Trade Deadline

3 - 8

1 Hour 15 Minutes

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NBA Math Hoops Lesson 6: Shooting a Free Throw

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NBA Math Hoops Lesson 6: Shooting a Free Throw

3 - 8

45 Minutes

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NBA Math Hoops Lesson 7: The Shot Clock

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NBA Math Hoops Lesson 7: The Shot Clock

3 - 8

45 Minutes

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NBA Math Hoops Lesson 5: Steals & Strategy

STEM Lab: Build, Tinker, Explore, Belonging and Community

NBA Math Hoops Lesson 5: Steals & Strategy

3 - 8

45 Minutes

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NBA Math Hoops Lesson 2: Field Goal Percentages

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NBA Math Hoops Lesson 2: Field Goal Percentages

3 - 8

1 Hour

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NBA Math Hoops Lesson 8: Maximizing Shot Options

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NBA Math Hoops Lesson 8: Maximizing Shot Options

3 - 8

30 Minutes

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MLB Players STEM League Lesson 1: Demonstrating Sportsmanship

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MLB Players STEM League Lesson 1: Demonstrating Sportsmanship

3 - 8

45 Minutes

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MLB Players STEM League Lesson 2: Baseball Basics

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MLB Players STEM League Lesson 2: Baseball Basics

3 - 8

1 Hour

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MLB Players STEM League Lesson 6: Wild Cards

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MLB Players STEM League Lesson 6: Wild Cards

3 - 8

1 Hour

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MLB Players STEM League Lesson 7: The Trade Deadline

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MLB Players STEM League Lesson 7: The Trade Deadline

3 - 8

1 Hour 30 Minutes

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MLB Players STEM League Lesson 5: Tracking Player Performance

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MLB Players STEM League Lesson 5: Tracking Player Performance

3 - 8

1 Hour 30 Minutes

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3 - 8

6 Hours

The MLB Players STEM League is an interactive, sports-based learning experience that connects math, strategy, and social-emotional learning through the game of baseball. Developed in partnership with the MLB Players Trust, this program combines a board game and curriculum to help students build essential skills through a hands-on experience.

Over eight lessons, students take on the roles of players, managers, and analysts, using real MLB player stats to draft teams, track performance, analyze data, and make strategic decisions. Core math concepts—including fractions, percentages, and probability—are woven into gameplay, providing real-world applications of data in sports.

Beyond math, the program reinforces teamwork, sportsmanship, and resilience through integrated bonus lessons, helping students navigate challenges and collaborate with their peers effectively. With an emphasis on social-emotional skills and critical thinking, students develop practical abilities that extend beyond the classroom.

The MLB Players STEM League is designed for youth-development organizations and schools of all types, offering a free and accessible way to engage students in learning through the excitement of baseball.

Educators should request their MLB Players STEM League games when preparing for Lesson 1 to ensure they receive them before reaching Lesson 3. Requests can be placed at this link or using the link found in Lesson 1.

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3 - 8

9 Hours 10 Minutes

NBA Math Hoops uses the excitement of basketball and the NBA/WNBA brands to engage students in grades 3-8 while teaching math and social-emotional skills. The program begins with preseason activities where students draft teams, analyze player data, and commit to shared values through a Sportsmanship Contract. This initial phase helps students build a foundation of teamwork and data literacy.

The regular season introduces essential gameplay rules, strategies, and mathematical concepts, allowing students to practice and apply their skills. As the season progresses, students develop their understanding of gameplay and enhance their strategic thinking.

The program culminates in the Playoffs, where students put their strategies to the test and demonstrate sportsmanship in a competitive setting. NBA Math Hoops boosts algebra readiness and fosters self-regulation and executive function skills, all while being adaptable to in-school, out-of-school, and home learning environments.

Educators should request their NBA Math Hoops games when preparing for Lesson 1 to ensure that they receive them before reaching Lesson 3. Requests can be placed at this link or using the link found in Lesson 1.

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