Blog: STEM Education Insights and Classroom Tips from Pitsco

CO2 Dragster Physics STEM Lesson: Ready, Set, STEM!
CO2 Dragster Physics STEM Lesson: Ready, Set, STEM!
Admin

Updated 6/4/24 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,...

Root Beer Float STEM Lesson: Fizzyology and States of Matter
Root Beer Float STEM Lesson: Fizzyology and States of Matter
Deidre Galloway

Updated 6/10/24 What’s more refreshing than a cold, foamy root beer float on a warm summer’s day? Imagine escaping the squelching summer heat by heading into a cool fountain shop...

Encaustic Painting Classroom Project: Tools, Safety, and STEM
Encaustic Painting Classroom Project: Tools, Safety, and STEM
Melissa Karsten

Updated 6/10/24 Not too long ago, we shared The science of pour painting with you, which introduced a fun way to paint and make STEM connections while exploring you and...

STEM Project-Based Learning: Build Classroom PBL Units
STEM Project-Based Learning: Build Classroom PBL Units
Admin

Updated 6/18/24 Have you heard the buzz about project-based learning (PBL)? The educational community has been talking about it for a while, but what’s the big deal anyway? How is...

Fall Pumpkin STEM Activities: Fantastic Classroom Challenges
Fall Pumpkin STEM Activities: Fantastic Classroom Challenges
Melissa Karsten

Updated 6/14/24 Fall is in the air, which can mean more indoor time for kids. What a great time for pumpkin activities! We grow pumpkins on our farm and I...

Gratitude SEL Classroom Activities: Build Reflection and Community
Gratitude SEL Classroom Activities: Build Reflection and Community
Deidre Galloway

Updated 6/4/24 It’s the time of year when many of us are thinking about gratitude and things to be thankful for. November is National Gratitude Month – what a great...