Blog Posts

Ready, Set, STEM! The science of dragsters

Posted by Admin on June 22, 2021

We’re heading down the fast lane and talking about CO2 dragsters. Dragsters are a favorite here at Pitsco, not only because they were one of our early products, but also because they are engaging and exciting for students of all ages! Zoom into the science of speed and see what it takes to get to the finish line!

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Topics: IDEAS & INSPIRATION, Teacher Resources, STEM, Resources, Dragsters, Activities, Drafting, Hands-on Learning

Teacher Insider: 5 steps to planning a STEM summer camp

Posted by Admin on May 26, 2021

Summer is approaching and we are pumped! We at Pitsco love summer not just because of the weather and all the fun things to do during this time, but because it means summer programs and camps! STEM camps, robotics camps, coding camps, you name it – we are here for them.

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Topics: BEYOND THE CLASSROOM, IDEAS & INSPIRATION, Camps, Teacher Resources, Technology, STEM, Resources, Engineering, Teacher Development, Coding, Activities, Hands-on Learning, STEAM, Math

Escape the classroom! Create your own escape room

Posted by Melissa Karsten on May 14, 2021

Have you ever done an escape room? There are so many opportunities to participate in this kind of experience now. But it doesn’t just have to be a weekend or vacation adventure. Talk about a great option for learning!

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Topics: IN THE CLASSROOM, IDEAS & INSPIRATION, Teacher Resources, STEM, Resources, Authentic Learning, Activities, Hands-on Learning, Math, innovate

Teaming up with STEM: How sports and learning connect

Posted by Admin on April 16, 2021

Movies and TV shows portray the stereotype of jocks and nerds as people who are completely different and share nothing in common. But this cliché is far from the truth! Brainpower and physical power go hand in hand – the subjects we learn in the classroom connect with the sports we watch and compete in.

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Topics: IN THE CLASSROOM, BEYOND THE CLASSROOM, Competitions, IDEAS & INSPIRATION, ROBOTICS, Teacher Resources, Science, FIRST Tech Challenge, Technology, STEM, Trends, Resources, Engineering, Coding, Authentic Learning, Activities, TETRIX Robotics, Hands-on Learning, Math

World Backup Day: Understanding cloud computing

Posted by Deidre Galloway on March 29, 2021

At the beginning of April, we celebrate April Fools’ Day, but, on March 31, there’s a little-known holiday called World Backup Day. It’s a good reminder to back up your computer before any pranksters accidentally destroy your data or – even worse – your computer!

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Topics: BEYOND THE CLASSROOM, Teacher Resources, Culture, Technology, Trends, Resources, Engineering, Coding, Workforce Development