STEAM is a major focus in education these days, and bowling is the perfect way to demonstrate and teach STEAM principles!
Why is STEAM a focus in education?
If you’re not familiar with the acronym, STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. It has been estimated that by 2020, nearly 5 million jobs will have been unfilled because of a lack of STEAM-based skills in the US workforce. STEAM jobs are the future, and children with a solid grasp of STEAM concepts are more likely to do well in school, have access to better opportunities, and are more likely to be successful in finding good jobs once they graduate.
STEAM principles are not only important, but they’re also fun to teach! When demonstrated with real world, hands-on teaching, STEAM principles are incredibly engaging for students.
STEAM in Bowling
Speaking of engaging, bowling is a fun, novel, and hands-on way to teach physics. Kinetic energy, friction, and other types of forces are all wonderfully demonstrated in bowling. Hook balls, for example, are only possible with a good grasp of physics. Hook balls require the proper amount of torque applied to the ball so that it hits the pins at a roughly 30° angle. This angle of impact better distributes the force of impact on to the pins, resulting in more strikes than a ball thrown straight down the lane!
Looking for STEAM field trips in Staten Island? We can help you plan a STEAM field trip that is not only educational, but also fun! Contact us to book a bowling field trip as part of your STEAM curriculum today.