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Activity: T-Bot® offers leverage for exploring simple machines
Admin

Updated 5/30/24 A great physical science education tool isn’t just exciting while you’re using it; it continues to provoke thought and make real-world connections well after you’ve placed it back...

The science behind the perfect pie dough
Pitsco Education

Updated 6/10/24 Pie! It’s my favorite dessert to eat, and, as an amateur baker, it’s my favorite dessert to make from scratch. Nothing is more comforting than the scent of...

What’s trending in early learning
Preston Frazier

Updated 6/18/24 “I continue to believe that if children are given the necessary tools to succeed, they will succeed beyond their wildest dreams!” – David Vitter, former US Senator Pitsco...

Chess in education: Get a program started in your school or classroom
Melissa Karsten

Updated 6/4/24 The pandemic helped grow the popularity of chess exponentially. Makes sense, right? The game only takes two people to play, and, although it has a social aspect, the...

Celebrating a picturesque day: Photography and STEM fun
Preston Frazier

Updated 6/4/24 “To me, photography is an art of observation. It’s about finding something interesting in an ordinary place. . . I’ve found it has little to do with the...

Refocus, recharge, and replenish: Tips for educators in the classroom
Susan Gaboriau

Updated 6/3/24 Now and then, we need to take a step back to refocus and recharge ourselves.  You know that time during the school year when you need that extra...