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Four pillars keep Pitsco strong, stable
Only through the strength of a solid foundation and pillars can a growing company remain strong and stable during tough economic times. Pitsco Education has relied on its four pillars of strength to succeed in the face of an uncertain economy. The four pillars underpin the company’s mission and . . .
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Pitsco adds to siege machines line
For more than six years, the Pitsco Education Trebuchet Kit has been a popular activity for teaching STEM concepts and energizing students. Soon after developing the Trebuchet Kit, Pitsco added the Catapult Kit.
In light of these successes, Pitsco recently released a new addition to . . .
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STEM gets big with new Trebuchet
Adding fuel to the educational fire is the purpose of Pitsco Education’s 2009 STEM catalog. In their mailboxes, teachers can find dozens of activities to ignite student interest in STEM subjects.
Two big items take center stage in this newest edition of the catalog. Given . . .
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Big Oz water rocket makes a splash
The size of the Big Oz’s nose cone may catch people’s attention, but it’s the parachute concealed in the body tube that sets this water rocket apart from others.
The Big Oz Water Rocket Kit delivers the same excitement and math and science experimentation as a traditional water . . .
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The Best Example of a Selfless Person
Forgive Fredonia High School Principal Jim Lambert if he comes across as a bit biased when singing the praises of Special Education Teacher Barb Baker.
Baker has been named the Pitsco Teacher of the Year for 2008-2009. Her name was selected from among the 18 teachers in consideration . . .
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GreenEd projects, engineering curriculum take spotlight
Everyone
wants to be greener – from recycling to living off the grid. Helping students
understand recycling, sustainable energy, and other green topics has never been
more timely.
To help
teachers find classroom resources, the Pitsco Education 2009 Big Book catalog . . .
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Pitsco Promotes Two to President
Pitsco Chief Executive Officer Dr. Harvey Dean has
announced the promotion of Lisa Paterni to President of Pitsco Education and
Stephan Turnipseed to President of LEGO® Education. Pitsco, a
privately held education company headquartered in . . .
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Big Book Fires Up STEM Education
Extinguish lackluster
learning with more than 350 pages of STEM-inspired activities in Pitsco’s 2009 Big Book catalog.
Top among
these is the TETRIXTM Robotic Design System. This tough robotic
building system – shown braving fires on the catalog’s cover – was created . . .
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Ratzenberger and Pitsco Share a Passion
When you
think of Cliff from Cheers, you
probably don’t think, “He’s passionate about kids and their future,” – but he
is. John Ratzenberger, aka Cliff Clavin on the legendary show Cheers and who also has voiced a character
in every PIXAR movie from “Toy Story” to “Wall-e,” . . .
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Engineering the Future
Engaging students in the field of engineering is vital to the future of our modern world. To do its part, Pitsco developed the Engineering Academy, a high school curriculum focused on engineering and problem solving.
“Courses that interest students by coupling their hands and minds to . . .
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STEM activities affordable with packs
Convenience, relevance, and cost are key factors when choosing activities for the classroom. Developed with these keys in mind, Pitsco’s variety of packs help teachers bring STEM activities into their curriculum.
“Many teachers do not have the time to drive all over town collecting . . .
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Pitsco’s Sand Box keeps the classroom clean, free of dust
A vision of dust covering the classroom prevents some teachers from taking on projects that require sanding. But teachers in standard classrooms can now allow their students to build CO2 dragsters and other wood construction activities. The Sand Box clears the air – and the way – for . . .
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