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The Anaheim Ducks 19th Annual First Flight Field Trip

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ORANGE, CA - FEBRUARY 21: Students in Jim Violette's class test the friction of a hockey puck on their home-made ice rink during a 4th Grade science project at Salem Lutheran School in Orange Friday. Mr. Violette, along with fellow 4th Grade teacher Susie Woods, utilize the Anaheim Ducks' First Flight Field Trip and SCORE program.///ADDITIONAL INFO:Family.Cover.0304.kjs --- Photo by KEVIN SULLIVAN / Orange County Register -- 2/21/14For the OC Family cover for March 4, we are doing a story on the Anaheim Ducks' First Flight Field Trip and SCORE program. The writer Jenelyn Russo has a teacher lined up at Salem Lutheran School in Orange who is participating in this program. Mr. Jim Violette uses the Ducks handbook in his class and his class has already completed one of the projects from it that the photographer can take pictures of as well.Here is a link for more information about the Ducks' program: http://www.ducksscore.com/firstflight.htmlShoot date: Friday, Feb. 21Subject: Mr. Jim Violette - fourth grade teacher at Salem Lutheran School2/21/14(Photo by Kevin Sullivan/Digital First Media/Orange County Register via Getty Images)
ORANGE, CA - FEBRUARY 21: Students in Jim Violette's class test the friction of a hockey puck on their home-made ice rink during a 4th Grade science project at Salem Lutheran School in Orange Friday. Mr. Violette, along with fellow 4th Grade teacher Susie Woods, utilize the Anaheim Ducks' First Flight Field Trip and SCORE program.///ADDITIONAL INFO:Family.Cover.0304.kjs --- Photo by KEVIN SULLIVAN / Orange County Register -- 2/21/14For the OC Family cover for March 4, we are doing a story on the Anaheim Ducks' First Flight Field Trip and SCORE program. The writer Jenelyn Russo has a teacher lined up at Salem Lutheran School in Orange who is participating in this program. Mr. Jim Violette uses the Ducks handbook in his class and his class has already completed one of the projects from it that the photographer can take pictures of as well.Here is a link for more information about the Ducks' program: http://www.ducksscore.com/firstflight.htmlShoot date: Friday, Feb. 21Subject: Mr. Jim Violette - fourth grade teacher at Salem Lutheran School2/21/14(Photo by Kevin Sullivan/Digital First Media/Orange County Register via Getty Images)

The Anaheim Ducks have transformed the Honda Center into the largest classroom in SoCal as they host their 19th annual First Flight field trip.

Since its inception in 2000, the Anaheim Ducks have hosted the First Flight field trip. Each year, over 16,000 students and teachers are invited to the Honda Center to participate in the STEM event, encouraging kids to take an interest in science, technology, engineering, and math.

This even includes hands-on exhibits, workbooks, and other activities. The students will have the opportunity to be taught by hockey experts, which includes both the players and coaches of the Anaheim Ducks. This year’s theme is a very intriguing one indeed: Build a Better Puck.

Over the course of the field trip, students will be inspired to think about the engineering process behind one of the most important pieces of equipment in the game, the hockey puck. They will be challenged to think about how the sport would differ if a puck was not the exact size, weight, and shape that it is.

To encourage creativity, as well as an interest in STEM, the Anaheim Ducks will challenge each of the students to use what they’ve learned to improve the hockey puck for players using today’s cutting-edge technological advancements. At the end of the event, all of the players will compete in a skills competition to reward both the students and teachers for their hard work.

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Why is the Anaheim Ducks First Flight Field Trip So Important?

Each child that attends these events is going to be a future doctor, engineer, teacher, leader, or who knows, NHL superstar. They are not only the future fans of the Anaheim Ducks, but the future of this world. Using such creative tactics to introduce STEM to these students will inspire them to take an early interest in science, technology, engineering, and math.

In a normal classroom, these subjects can seem overwhelming and sometimes difficult. Allowing them to learn how to practically apply STEM in entertaining ways, such as with hockey, will show them how fun STEM can really be.

What is even better, the Anaheim Ducks offer this program for free. There is no cost to students, teachers, or schools. All of the learning opportunities associated with STEM are easily accessible and at their very fingertips. While the Anaheim Ducks continue to involve themselves in their community and making an impact, they are inspiring the future of Orange County.

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