STEM FORWARD

WHAT IS STEM?

STEM education combines the academic disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, helping students explore the unique applications where they connect.

First Green is an innovative environmental and STEM education program that uses golf courses as classrooms. On Field Trips students have the opportunity to learn about soil, bugs, water conservation, math on course, the tools used on course, wildlife conservation and so much more!

SCIENCE

The organization of knowledge in the form of testable hypotheses, explanations and predictions.

TECHNOLOGY

The application of scientific knowledge to advance industry, grow economies and benefit society.

ENGINEERING

The application of science and mathematical methods to innovate and operate structures.

MATHEMATICS

The study of quantity, space and change to formulate conclusions essential in many fields.

WHY STEM?

Golf enjoys a greater connection to its natural surroundings than any other sport. Yet with constant pressure to keep up with environmentally friendly practices, our industry must also rely on science, technology, engineering and mathematics to help instill a lifelong appreciation of our most precious natural resources for generations to come.

The longterm vitality of our sport depends on STEM:

  1. STEM’s hands-on approach enriches the learning experience.
  2. Each golf course presents unique applications of the STEM curriculum.
  3. STEM will create a positive impact on sustainability throughout the game.
What is Stem? | First Green a GCSAA Program