BMX STEAM Program

• Grades: 4-8
• Number of Students: 25
• Number of Lessons: 6
• Curriculum Hours: 40
• Additional Resources: Sample Lesson, 3-year STEAM Curriculum Agreement

Highlights:

Looking for a gold medal STEAM program? USA BMX, the sanctioning body of bicycle motocross (BMX) racing in North America, is offering a first of its kind curriculum combining Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math with a strong physical fitness element and a little bit of fun.

About The BMX STEAM Program:

This project-based program is student-centered, and student-led, where instructors help facilitate the BMX STEAM curriculum. The eight (6) module curriculum is equal parts education and exercise, all centered around a bike. Flexible lesson plans are designed to be used in a variety of settings including school days, after-school, as well as summer camps.

Curriculum or Lesson Topics:

• Lesson 1: Build Your Own Mongoose BMX Race Bike
• Lesson 2: Balanced vs. Unbalanced Forces
• Lesson 3: Energy Transformation
• Lesson 4: Measuring Practice
• Lesson 5: Friction
• Lesson 6: Leverage

Standards Alignments:

The USA BMX Foundation curriculum aligns with state STEAM standards, including NGSS, and incorporates a pre/post testing element that supports outcome-based reporting.

What's Included:

• *Complete curriculum providing six (6) modules, filled with photos, step-by-step walk-throughs and outcomes 
• Five (5) Mongoose BMX bikes 
• Five (5) BMX safety helmets
• Five (5) Bluetooth wireless cycling computers
• One (1) bike stand for builds, repairs, and modifications 
• One (1) complete set of bike tools 
• One (1) bike pump with pressure gauge 
• Five (5) alternative tread tires (to be used on front tire in module #6)
• Two (2) spare inner tubes 
• Each student receives a free One-Day Membership to USA BMX

NOTE: This item has a 2-3 week lead time.

*NOTE: The USA BMX Foundation Curriculum is shipped separately from the BMX bikes and other components. The curriculum will arrive in a separate package via FedEx. 

NOTE: The USA BMX Foundation, and their partner Mongoose, requires customers to sign the 3-Year STEAM Curriculum License Agreement before they will fulfill your order. Please click here to download and review the agreement. Once signed, please return to sales@stemfinity.com. If you place your order online, one of our staff members will reach out to you to get the formed signed before we fulfill your order.