Funding Amount

$2,499 + freight costs

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

BMX STEAM Kit Program

Overview: A project-based educational program where students use BMX bikes to perform experiments and learn STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) concepts.

Program Details:

  • Grade Levels: Best suited for elementary grades 3-5; can be adjusted for middle school grades 6-8

  • Curriculum: Six (6) module curriculum

  • Time Commitment: 40 hours of class time

  • Format: Equal parts education, athletics, and exercise
  • Learning Focus:

  • Measurement

  • Estimation

  • Prototyping

  • Building

  • Geometry

  • Physics

  • Sketching

  • Engineering Design Process

  • Teamwork

  • Statistics

  • Use of tools

  • Hypothesis-building
  • Curriculum Alignment:

  • Aligned with many state STEM standards, including Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

  • Includes pre/post-testing element for outcome-based reporting

  • Developed by team including a former BMX Racer with Ph.D. in Science Education
  • Setting: Flexible modules designed for variety of settings including school day, after-school, summer camps, and programs

    Deployment: BMX is the only Olympic sport with a fully-integrated STEAM program, deployed in more than 300 schools nationwide

    Funding: Traditionally secured through grants, donations, and sponsors

    Materials Included: Curriculum shipped separately via FedEx

    Contact Information:

  • Email: programs@usabmxfoundation.org

  • Phone: 480-961-1903

  • Address: 490 N. Lansing Ave. Tulsa, OK 74120
  • How to Apply

    How to Obtain

    • Purchase a BMX STEAM Kit for $2,499 + freight costs
    • Sample curriculum available for download
    • Video tutorial available (BMX STEAM Bike Build Video)

    Resources Available

    • Download sample curriculum
    • View BMX STEAM Bike Build video
    • Search map to find existing USA BMX STEAM programs near your location

    Contact for More Information

    Email: programs@usabmxfoundation.org
    Phone: 480-961-1903

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    stem-educationk-12-schoolsafter-schoolyouth-programs

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