Hockey Scholar Highlights
Hockey Scholar brings science, math & engineering concepts to life using the exciting, fast-paced game of hockey.
Overall
· Combination of exploratory learning, explicit direct instruction
· Guided practice with data/graphical analysis
· Immediate feedback with guided narration
Math-perspective
· “Why do we need to know this?”
o Build practice with real-life application of mathematics
o Examples:
§ Measure/calculate average speed (Speed);
§ Measuring angles with a protractor (The Pass)
· Data, data, data….
o Analyze graphs/tables of their own collected data
o Examples:
§ Plotting points on a scatterplot (The Skate Blades);
§ Constructing explanations (The Skate Blades, The Face-Off);
§ Analyze data tables (The Pass, The Goalie Pads, The Skate Blades);
§ Perform live calculations (Speed, Uncover the Ice, The Pass)
· Don’t just memorize…
o Develop an intuitive sense for mathematical formulas/equations/constructions
o Example(s):
§ Derive the area formula for rectangles (Uncover the Ice);
§ Build geometric constructions using instructions (Paint the Ice)
Science perspective
· Make sure you get the “right answer”
o Build scientific curiosity; Actively explore/discover natural science phenomena, without worry of making mistakes
o Examples:
§ How does energy change as an object falls? (The Face-Off);
§ How do forces interact to change an object’s motion? (The Shot);
§ How does changing the temperature affect molecular motion? (Prepare the Surface)
· Practice/reinforce Scientific Method
o Each module is structured to reinforce the steps of Sci Method
o Introduce experimental vocabulary – IV/DV/Controls - and experimental best practices they need to be good scientists
o Examples:
§ The Skate Blades;
§ The Stick;
§ The Goalie Pads
Other features in the course:
· Keep the learning going…
o STEM career video interviews
o Companion Guides for each module (pair with online modules; or use as extension after it’s completed)
o Extension Math/Science Labs
· Easy to retake assessments…
o Click on the trophies in the Trophy Case to direct re-take post-assessment
o Use the soon-to-be “Retake Assessment” button immediately
· Track knowledge gain…
Other items to come:
· Messaging on how to connect Ignition and Hockey Scholar
· Re-ordering of the modules to put our best foot forward