The wonders of S.T.E.M. brought vibrantly to life, through the pure awesomeness of power and speed.
S.T.E.M. at Speed was developed to engage and inspire youth in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math fields, bringing the subject matter to life through an interactive and dynamic, summer camp inspired presentation that revolves around a championship winning race team and driver.
Not only do these lessons provide technical teachings in a format kids can grasp and connect with, it also creates an incredibly memorable experience that generates an increased feeling of community and camraderie amongst students.
S.T.E.M. at Speed brings the professional race team to you, allowing the power of physical connection to a S.T.E.M. lesson to create stronger attachments to the concepts discussed and demonstrated, leaving a lasting positive impression on the students.
Each lesson spends an hour and a half building on a topic that specifically ties the race car to the subject matter, driving the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math elements home in an exceptional way.
Single Lesson Schedule (approximately 1.5 hours)
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Classroom Introduction - Includes multi-media presentation, plus Race Driver introduction
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Classroom Activity - Topic specific, getting students engaged and actively thinking
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Race Car Interaction - Students see the race car and focus on the S.T.E.M. topic at hand
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Race Car Demonstration - Where the rubber hits the road, seeing the car operate in an outdoor setting (dependent on school rules and local bylaws)
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Q&A - Students are given the opportunity to ask questions, S.T.E.M. related or otherwise
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Autograph Session - Each student will have the opportunity to get a personalized autograph from the driver, on team supplied media
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Class Photo - Taken with the race car, following which a personalized copy will be delivered to the school
Multi-Lesson Schedule ( approximately 2.5 hours)
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Classroom Introduction - Includes multi-media presentation, plus Race Driver introduction
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Classroom Activity #1 - Topic specific, getting students engaged and actively thinking
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Race Car Interaction #1 - Students see the race car and focus on the S.T.E.M. topic at hand
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Q&A - Students are given the opportunity to ask questions, S.T.E.M. related or otherwise
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Recess/Lunch - All students at the school get to interact with the race team during this time
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Classroom Activity #2 - Topic specific, getting students engaged and activetly thinking about another topic
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Race Car Interaction #2 - Students again see the race car and focus on the new S.T.E.M. topic at hand
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Race Car Demonstration - Where the rubber hits the road, seeing the car operate in an outdoor setting (dependent on school rules and local bylaws)
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Q&A - Students are given the opportunity to ask questions, S.T.E.M. related or otherwise
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Autograph Session - Each student has the opportunity to get a personalized autograph from the Race Driver, on team supplied media
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Class Photo - Taken with the race car, following which a personalized copy will be delivered to the school
At this time, S.T.E.M. at Speed is delivering two lessons that allow for interactive classroom activities to take place, as well as a natural connection to the race car that is utlized in the delivery of these.
Aerodynamics - Students learn why aerodynamics matter, in every day applications like cars on the street and planes in the sky, to the very specific nature of a motorsports application, including the importance of limiting drag, while generating appropriate downforce.
Power Application - Students learn how available power is only as good as the methods used to apply it. From everyday vehicles, like bicycles and cars, to the extreme application of racing cars, including the importance of gear ratios, tire pressure and downforce.
Lessons can be delivered to groups of any size, from the classroom to the gymnasium, creating an incredibly memorable experience that students will recall with wonder and joy.
Frequently Asked Questions
S.T.E.M. at Speed Founder Jory Elliott is a natural leader, who exhibits deep rooted passion for community and childhood development. A professional hockey coach, internationally accomplished racing driver and team manager, summer camp professional, and mental health initative founder, he walks his talk in every moment of his life.
As a racing professional, Jory has accumulated multiple event championships, in both NHRA and IHRA competition, over his 15 years competing. He was born into a racing family, travelling all over North America with his dad, who is inducted into both the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame and Canadian Drag Racing Hall of Fame, and his Northern Force racing team.
As a hockey coach, Jory has built a reputation as someone who cares deeply about his students and their outcomes. Now 10 years into a full-time coaching career, he has worked with players from U8 to Usports and junior hockey, having coached players who have represented Canada on the international stage.
As a summer camp professional, Jory has served as a counsellor, full-time director, and board member with several different camps. He plans to run a day camp in the London region in the near future, followed by acheiving his ultimate goal of operating an overnight camp.
As a mental health advocate, and founder of the Lift The Visor initiative, Jory has translated his lived experience into a movement that brings awareness and support to those in the motorsports community who are facing mental health challenges.