Teaching concepts in STEM subjects like math and science always gets better when you have some games for kids to put the ideas into a real-life scenario. Kids learn better when they can see, touch, and even sometimes taste what they are learning.
When you need a game that illustrates STEM lessons from biology, physics, or even psychology, 9 Square in the Air is a great choice! Here are a few examples of how you could use it:
Biology:
When your class is learning about how the body is fueled, how muscles respond to stress, or how heart rates go up with increased activity levels, there are plenty of games for kids that will illustrate this. Soccer, basketball, even an old-fashioned game of tag.
There’s good reason to use 9 Square in the Air for this lesson. Your students will be gathered together in a relatively small space compared to other games, engaging in a wide variety of physical movements that help them see and feel how their bodies are moving and reacting to the game. It’s easy to pause the game and have them check their heart rates or think about how their muscles are feeling after a few jumps.
Physics:
Here’s where it really gets fun! There are so many physics concepts that are in plain sight with a game of 9 Square in the Air. From energy transfer to the science of ballistics, you can help kids master these concepts with real-life examples in the game. Help them identify the various types of force they see during the game: friction, air resistance, gravity, etc.
If there are enough students in the class, consider splitting them into two sets of ten or twelve so that one group can make notes of all the physics concepts they see at play while the other group is in the game. Then have them switch places.
Psychology:
Physical activity is an important part of good mental health. Have your students keep a journal for a few days, making a quick note of how they are feeling that day. It helps to begin a few days before so that they won’t anticipate what you are trying to show them. The day that you have them play 9 Square in the Air, have them note their emotions before and after they play.
Do your students see any increase in positive feelings after physical activity? Not only are they moving their bodies, but 9 Square in the Air is fantastic for building connections. Your students will get an emotional bump from that as well.
Small School?
If your class is a on the small size, or you like to break up your class into smaller groups for stations, 4 Square in the Air might be right for you! This version of the game requires only a 12-foot square area to play and is perfect for groups of four to eight students.
Some STEM lessons only get better with great games for kids that illustrate what they are learning. To order your 9 Square in the Air or 4 Square in the Air game, contact us today!
