Looking to create an unforgettable summer camp experience packed with hands-on STEM activities? Look no further! Our 2024 Summer Camps Solution Guide is here to simplify your planning process. This solution is chock-full of all the fan favorite Pitsco products we have to offer. With tons of simple materials in ready-to-go kits, your summer camp will be the easiest event yet. Easy doesn’t mean boring either! These featured kits are anything but ordinary. They include engaging, hands-on materials that are sure to make your summer program stand out! Let’s check out some of the exciting, unique STEM solutions offered in our guide.
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Topics:
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM,
IDEAS & INSPIRATION,
ROBOTICS,
Camps,
Teacher Resources,
Collaborations,
STEM,
Resources,
Engineering,
Coding,
Activities,
Hands-on Learning,
STEAM,
innovate,
Art,
3-D Printing
Computer Science Education Week (CSEd Week) has arrived! Historically, this week is celebrated every December beginning in 2009. To celebrate, let’s dive into the world of computers, coding, and endless possibilities. After the first personal computer became available in 1973, the use of technology has grown and become an essential part of everyday life for many of us. So, let’s discuss how computer science has also developed to become a vital part of a student’s education and future career.
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Topics:
IN THE CLASSROOM,
Middle School,
Elementary School,
ROBOTICS,
Technology,
Careers,
Coding,
21st Century Skills,
Hands-on Learning,
Early Childhood
As summer draws to a close, there’s always an array of new and exciting things happening. Kids are gearing up to start a new school year, teachers are prepping their lesson plans, and parents, perhaps, are savoring a little extra free time on their hands. Meanwhile, at Pitsco, we’re celebrating two of our products – LUMA and the Drone Maker Kit – for winning the Educators Pick Best of STEM® 2023 Awards!
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Topics:
IN THE CLASSROOM,
ROBOTICS,
Technology,
STEM,
Careers,
Coding
Alternative, or renewable, energy is a growing field, with solar, wind, water, geothermal, bioenergy, and nuclear resources all contributing. According to Energy.gov, “the clean energy industry generates hundreds of billions in economic activity and is expected to continue to grow rapidly in the coming years”.
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Topics:
Competitions,
ROBOTICS,
Engineering,
TETRIX Robotics,
Hands-on Learning
I have a confession to make: I’m not a hands-on learner. I realize that might be a scandalous statement, seeing as how I work for a hands-on education company.
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Topics:
ROBOTICS,
Technology,
Engineering,
TETRIX Robotics,
21st Century Skills,
Hands-on Learning