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Grades 3–8
Virtual Field Trip Educator Guide
Engage your students and nurture their curiosity with these activities before, during, and after the Game Plan for the Future Virtual Field Trip.
A Slam Dunk Partnership
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Total Health: A Virtual Field Trip
Take your classroom behind the scenes of professional basketball in a brand-new Virtual Field Trip from the NBA and WNBA! Students will learn how players stay healthy to be able to perform under pressure and hear from some of the experts using scientific research and the latest sports technology to help every player become the best athlete and the best teammate they can be.
About The Virtual Field Trip
Dive into total health with an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how professional basketball players from the Timberwolves and Lynx maintain their health on and off the court! This virtual field trip inspires students to live a healthy lifestyle by showcasing the NBA and WNBA’s dedication to mind and body wellness for their world-class athletes. In this exciting learning experience, students will enjoy special access to state-of-the-art facilities, meet dedicated health and fitness experts and even have a chat with Timberwolves Center Rudy Gobert.
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Key Players & Locations
Designed for grades 3-8, this Virtual Field Trip introduces students to experts and athletes with a passion for mind and body wellness and gives them an inside look at two NBA locations.
Vashti Williams
Host
Discovery Education
Dr. Javair Gillett
Vice President of Sports Science Performance
Minnesota Timberwolves
Scott Thom
Athletic Performance Coach
Minnesota Timberwolves
Jenna Stangland
Director of Nutrition
Minnesota Timberwolves
Dr. Kirbi Kidd
Sport Psychologist
Minnesota Lynx
Rudy Gobert
Center
Minnesota Timberwolves
Target Center
Minneapolis, MN
Home of the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Minnesota Lynx
The Courts at Mayo Clinic Square
Minneapolis, MN
Training facility for the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Minnesota Lynx
Vashti Williams
Host
Discovery Education
Dr. Javair Gillett
Vice President of Sports Science Performance
Minnesota Timberwolves
Scott Thom
Athletic Performance Coach
Minnesota Timberwolves
Jenna Stangland
Director of Nutrition
Minnesota Timberwolves
Dr. Kirbi Kidd
Sport Psychologist
Minnesota Lynx
Rudy Gobert
Center
Minnesota Timberwolves
Target Center
Minneapolis, MN
Home of the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Minnesota Lynx
The Courts at Mayo Clinic Square
Minneapolis, MN
Training facility for Minnesota Timberwolves and the Minnesota Lynx
Engaging, Ready-to-Use Resources
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Grades 3–8
Total Health with the NBA and WNBA: Student Activity
Take a virtual field trip and explore curious questions about about keeping your body and mind strong.
Virtual Field Trip
Discovery Education & the NBA: A Slam Dunk Partnership
Take your classroom behind the scenes of professional basketball in a brand-new Virtual Field Trip from the NBA! Students will learn how the arenas are efficient and eco-friendly, and how basketball can play an important part in ensuring clean, bright futures for communities.
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NBA and WNBA in the Classroom: A Winning Combination Channel
Get a scouting report on exciting STEM careers in basketball and its history, explore how players and coaches make an impact, and learn about how the modern game relies on physics, geometry, data, body systems, and more.
Virtual Field Trip
NBA and WNBA Game Changers: Financial Literacy
Introduce students to good money habits by exploring how financial literacy skills can be applied daily to achieve their goals.
Virtual Field Trip
NBA and WNBA Game Changers: Celebrating Women's History
Former WNBA player Crystal Langhorne and Seattle Storm Co-owner Ginny Gilder share Title IX's impact on their careers.
Virtual Field Trip
We Are Stronger Together
Explore a collection of student-focused videos featuring NBA and WNBA players and legends sharing tips and activities for reducing stress during times of uncertainty.
Virtual Field Trip
NBA Storytellers: An All-Star Virtual Field Trip
Go behind the scenes to meet NBA storytellers, learn about their careers, and explore how they capture the game like never before.
Virtual Field Trip
Careers That Count: A Virtual Field Trip with the NBA
Take a trip to the NBA Headquarters and Madison Square Garden to see how math is brought to life through basketball careers.
Virtual Field Trip
All-Star Virtual Field Trip: STEM Careers in the NBA
Go behind-the-scenes at the 2019 All-Star Game and learn how NBA staff use STEM skills in their work every day!
About Our Partnership
Discovery Education and the NBA and WNBA are teaming up to introduce students to experts and athletes passionate about healthy living, demonstrating how adopting healthy habits can make a lasting impact on their lives.
NBA
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball.
Built around five professional sports leagues: the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in 60 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2023-24 season featured a record 125 international players from 40 countries and territories. NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass. The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than 2.3 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms. NBA Cares, the NBA’s global social responsibility platform, partners with renowned community-based organizations around the world to address important social issues in the areas of education, inclusion, youth and family development, and health and wellness.
WNBA
The Women’s National Basketball Association, or WNBA, is a professional basketball league featuring the best women’s basketball players in the world. The league is committed to creating programs that improve the quality of life, with a focus on inspiring youth and families, promoting health and wellness, and education.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place.
Through its award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, innovative classroom tools, and corporate partnerships, Discovery Education helps educators deliver equitable learning experiences engaging all students and supporting higher academic achievement on a global scale. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories. Inspired by the global media company Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Discovery Education partners with districts, states, and trusted organizations to empower teachers with leading edtech solutions that support the success of all learners.
Discovery Education’s flagship product, Experience, supports students and educators with grab-and-go lessons, instructional tools and support, and award-winning cross-curricular content from brands students love.