Blog: STEM Education Insights and Classroom Tips from Pitsco

Robot motor power: Does your robotics motor have enough torque?
Robot motor power: Does your robotics motor have enough torque?
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Updated 4/23/24 Every FIRST® Tech Challenge season, students need the best parts to build a robot that can handle the rigors of competition. To complement the unmatched durability of the...

Pumpkin Chunkin STEM Challenge: Catapults, Angles, and Iteration
Pumpkin Chunkin STEM Challenge: Catapults, Angles, and Iteration
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Updated 5/4/24 Fall sees the return of pumpkins. You see jack-o’-lanterns. You see pumpkin spice lattes. You see pumpkin pie. You see pumpkins everywhere! At Pitsco, we embrace this love...

Foam Dragster Prototypes for Better CO2 Dragster Design
Foam Dragster Prototypes for Better CO2 Dragster Design
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Updated 4/11/24 We all know we should do it, but many of us don’t. No, I’m not talking about saving money, exercising, or watching less TV. It’s about the foam...

Elementary homeschool teaching tips: 10 ways to start strong
Elementary homeschool teaching tips: 10 ways to start strong
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Updated 4/11/24 It sounds so easy, homeschooling for elementary students. Then you dive in and realize there’s a lot more to it. So, here are 10 tips to get you...

Rechargeable battery maintenance to extend classroom battery life
Rechargeable battery maintenance to extend classroom battery life
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Updated 4/11/24 Rechargeable battery packs for robotics are an investment and a good one. They provide a lot more power than traditional batteries plunked into a battery holder and they...