Updated 6/11/24

Bicycles are used by millions of people worldwide, for various reasons. People bicycle to work out, commute, deliver packages, compete in races, or just ride for fun. Riding a bicycle might seem easy to some, but it’s actually very complex. Both the rider and the bike play an integral role in the process, which is really more of a science than an art. So, how exactly does this two-wheeled object get us from Point A to Point B?

Topics: IDEAS & INSPIRATION, Science, Resources, Engineering, Physics

Updated 5/29/24

Sometimes, browsing the web can be a bit overwhelming – so many sites and so little time. So, when you discover a feature on a website that makes your experience better, easier, or quicker, you often think, “How did I ever live without this?” Pitsco.com has some awesome features that you might not know about. So, to save you some time, let’s fill you in on everything you might be missing out on!

Topics: FUNDING, IDEAS & INSPIRATION, Teacher Resources, STEM, Resources, Grants, Hands-on Learning

Updated 6/18/24

Imagine being on a roller coaster. You’re heading up the first big hill, and all of a sudden, the car tips over the top and plunges down the loop. You can feel yourself rising from the seat, and it’s as though your insides are floating. The weightless feeling you experience in this situation isn’t an illusion. If you had a scale, you would find that you actually weigh less in that moment.

Topics: IN THE CLASSROOM, BEYOND THE CLASSROOM, IDEAS & INSPIRATION, Science, STEM, Hands-on Learning, Physics