Video games have become quite the pastime. They’re a good way to bring family and friends together for work or competition or just a way to unwind with a good story after a long day. With social distancing, most gaming platforms have seen a huge increase in both demand and the amount of users, but that doesn’t mean you can’t keep your mind fresh!
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IN THE CLASSROOM,
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM,
Culture,
Science,
Technology,
STEM,
Resources,
Coding,
Authentic Learning,
Activities,
Future Ready,
21st Century Skills,
Hands-on Learning,
STEAM,
Workforce Development,
Virtual Reality
As back-to-school time creeps into our calendars and minds, it has us reflecting a bit, especially in this time of uncertainty, newness, flexibility, and innovation. We are approaching 50 years in business and we’ve seen a lot of trends come and go in the education space. The constant though, and the heart of if all, remains the same: educators and students.
Pitsco was created with the guiding principle of fast, friendly service for teachers by manufacturing innovative kits for teachers. Since joining the Pitsco family as a professional, I’ve been thinking about how Pitsco products and STEM-focused education impacted me.
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IN THE CLASSROOM,
ADMINISTRATION & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP,
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM,
STEM,
TSA,
Careers,
Authentic Learning,
Career Expeditions,
Future Ready,
21st Century Skills,
Hands-on Learning,
Women in STEM
Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s a . . . drone? Surely you’ve had the opportunity to see a drone in flight if not fly one yourself. And if you haven’t seen drones in action, you’ve at least seen their work: movies, TV shows, and even advertisements use them.
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IN THE CLASSROOM,
Teacher Resources,
STEM,
Resources,
Careers,
Coding,
Activities,
Future Ready,
Hands-on Learning,
Workforce Development
There are so many aspects of weather, which makes it a great STEM topic with lessons for every age. And who doesn’t benefit from understanding weather better? It’s around us every day!
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Topics:
IN THE CLASSROOM,
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM,
IDEAS & INSPIRATION,
Science,
STEM Expeditions,
Authentic Learning,
STEM Units,
Activities,
Career Expeditions,
Future Ready,
21st Century Skills,
Hands-on Learning,
STEAM,
Workforce Development,
Art
As an elementary teacher and adjunct professor for Educational Goals and Practices, I straddle two worlds. My elementary classroom is usually a mixture of girls and boys from diverse backgrounds, while my college-age students are mostly young ladies ready to change the world through the teaching profession. While the environments within which I teach and my audiences have their contrasts, they share two key similarities: the students’ eagerness to learn and the need for STEM.
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Topics:
IN THE CLASSROOM,
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM,
IDEAS & INSPIRATION,
Teacher Resources,
STEM,
Resources,
STEM Units,
Future Ready,
21st Century Skills,
Hands-on Learning,
STEAM,
Workforce Development,
Women in STEM