To start the MLS STEM Goals experience, all students are asked to sign a Sportsmanship Contract! Just like an MLS 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.

This is activity 1 of 8 in the MSL STEM Goals Collection from Learn Fresh. To view all activities and Quality Instructional Practices for planning and facilitation, visit the MLS STEM Goals Collection page.

In this activity, students explore how percentages connect to real in game performance by analyzing shot percentages in MLS STEM Goals. Using data found in Team Cards, students will learn how fractions, decimals, and percentages are all ways of displaying measurements that are just a part of a whole. In the first half of the lesson, students will calculate and compare shooting percentages across player positions. To conclude the lesson, educators have the option to bring students to a real soccer field or gymnasium where students can gather data on their shooting performance and calculate their own shot percentage.

This is activity 2 of 8 in the MSL STEM Goals Collection from Learn Fresh. To view all activities and Quality Instructional Practices for planning and facilitation, visit the MLS STEM Goals Collection page.

In this activity, students learn how to make strategic decisions about when and where to shoot in MLS STEM Goals. Using shooting percentages from team cards, students compare the likelihood of scoring from different player positions and analyze whether it is better to shoot immediately or attempt to move to a different shot spot. Through these scenarios, students continue applying their understanding of percentages and conclude the lesson by playing their first official game of MLS STEM Goals.

This is activity 3 of 8 in the MSL STEM Goals Collection from Learn Fresh. To view all activities and Quality Instructional Practices for planning and facilitation, visit the MLS STEM Goals Collection page.

In this activity, students track and analyze their performance in MLS STEM Goals across three games. As they play, students record key statistics including shots made and missed by player position, question card accuracy, possessions, and movement on offense. Using the completed tracking charts, students calculate four performance metrics to understand how their data can be used to gain insights into their gameplay strategy. To conclude the lesson, students reflect on their calculations and consider how that data can guide their strategy in future games.

This is activity 4 of 8 in the MSL STEM Goals Collection from Learn Fresh. To view all activities and Quality Instructional Practices for planning and facilitation, visit the MLS STEM Goals Collection page.

In this activity, students use real soccer field dimensions to calculate the area and perimeter of different field sections, including the full field, half field, and the goalie box. Students also use the radius of the center circle to determine its circumference and area. After completing these calculations, students reflect on their results, compare the sizes of each section, and consider how field measurements can influence decisions made by players and coaches during a match.

This is activity 5 of 8 in the MSL STEM Goals Collection from Learn Fresh. To view all activities and Quality Instructional Practices for planning and facilitation, visit the MLS STEM Goals Collection page.

In this activity, students track the difficulty levels of the questions they answer during three offensive possessions in MLS STEM Goals. Using this data, students calculate the mean, median, and mode to better understand the types of questions they encountered and how challenging each possession was. After completing their calculations, students compare their possession statistics with their team totals and reflect on how these results can inform their approach to future gameplay.

This is activity 6 of 8 in the MSL STEM Goals Collection from Learn Fresh. To view all activities and Quality Instructional Practices for planning and facilitation, visit the MLS STEM Goals Collection page.

In this activity, students examine how probability affects decision-making in MLS STEM Goals. Using shooting percentages from sample team cards, students review a set of game scenarios and determine whether taking a shot or attempting to move to a different shot spot offers the better chance of scoring. Students compare percentages, evaluate risk, and explain their reasoning as they consider how probability influences in-game choices. This lesson serves as a transition into the postseason, giving teams an opportunity to refine their decision-making strategies before playoff gameplay begins.

This is activity 7 of 8 in the MSL STEM Goals Collection from Learn Fresh. To view all activities and Quality Instructional Practices for planning and facilitation, visit the MLS STEM Goals Collection page.

In this activity, students explore how tournament brackets are structured in sports and how math is used to create fair and balanced competitions. Students examine examples of single-elimination brackets, identify how powers of two shape tournament design, and analyze how the number of teams affects each round. Using the MLS playoff format as a real-world model, students consider how wild card games and uneven team counts influence bracket construction.

This is activity 8 of 8 in the MSL STEM Goals Collection from Learn Fresh. To view all activities and Quality Instructional Practices for planning and facilitation, visit the MLS STEM Goals Collection page.