Blog: STEM Education Insights and Classroom Tips from Pitsco

Honey Bee STEM Lessons: Pollination Activities for the Classroom
Honey Bee STEM Lessons: Pollination Activities for the Classroom
Melissa Karsten

Updated 5/14/24. How much do you know about honey bees? Several years ago, my answer would’ve been very little. But when I started beekeeping that all changed. So, what better...

STEM Mentoring Programs With Senior Citizen Mentors
STEM Mentoring Programs With Senior Citizen Mentors
Admin

Updated 6/18/24 National Senior Citizens Day is August 21 every year. First designated as such in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan, National Senior Citizens Day recognizes the importance of senior...

CO2 Dragster Competition: STEM and Employability Skills at the Finish
CO2 Dragster Competition: STEM and Employability Skills at the Finish
Admin

Updated 6/17/24 Think back to middle and high school. Were you a part of a club or two? Or maybe you were involved in basically everything that was offered? Have...

Hands-On STEM Learning: Why Real Experiences Improve STEM Outcomes
Hands-On STEM Learning: Why Real Experiences Improve STEM Outcomes
Pitsco Education

Updated 6/17/24 Twenty-first century students tend to thrive in fully immersive educational experiences and embrace social learning environments where they can be hands on. How can this influence your students’...

Golf robotics challenge with TETRIX robotics
Golf robotics challenge with TETRIX robotics
Preston Frazier

Updated 5/15/24 In Pittsburg, Kansas, this time of year means some stormy weather, the start of summer break, family vacations, and outdoor activities. Speaking of which, one popular summer activity...

Toolbox Racer STEM activity: Measured for success
Toolbox Racer STEM activity: Measured for success
Preston Frazier

Updated 5/14/24 It seems like every day is a holiday these days, but we’re not complaining. Let’s take a look at a day that really measures up that contributes to...