BallCODE

STEM Learning Through Basketball

Episode Episode [X]: [Title]
Target Audience Grades 3-8
Duration 15-25 minutes
Learning Focus [Coding Concept]

Episode Recording | Duration: [XX:XX] | View Transcript

Story: [Episode Title]

Skill Pit-Stop: [Coding Concept]

What is [Concept]?

[Explanation of the coding concept]

Why Does It Matter?

[Why this concept is important]

Career Connections

Integrated with IBM SkillsBuild Teacher Toolkit

[Coding Concept] is used across many technology careers. Understanding this concept opens doors to exciting opportunities in tech!

Career Name 1

What they do: [Brief description]

How they use [concept]: [Specific application]

Real example: [Concrete example]

Education: [Requirements]

Career Name 2

What they do: [Brief description]

How they use [concept]: [Specific application]

Real example: [Concrete example]

Education: [Requirements]

Career Name 3

What they do: [Brief description]

How they use [concept]: [Specific application]

Real example: [Concrete example]

Education: [Requirements]

Career Connection Activity (15-20 minutes)

Objective: Connect this episode's [concept] to real-world tech careers.

  1. Career Selection (3 minutes)
    Choose one career from the list above. Research how that career uses [concept].
  2. Research (8-10 minutes)
    Find one specific real-world example. Identify 2-3 skills needed. Note education requirements.
  3. Share Findings (5-7 minutes)
    Present your findings to the class. Discuss similarities across careers.

Discussion Questions:

  • [Question 1 about concept and careers]
  • [Question 2 about real-world applications]
  • [Question 3 about student interests]

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Complete the exercises to practice what you've learned. Download the exercise worksheets or access them through your teacher.

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