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Lighting Up Young Minds: POBJFK’s POBots Mentor Future Engineers In Plainview

Elementary school students learned about STEM-related projects, including electrical circuits.

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The students assembled circuits using simple materials such as wire, Play-Doh and batteries.
The students assembled circuits using simple materials such as wire, Play-Doh and batteries. (The Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District)

PLAINVIEW, NY — Fourth-grade students at Old Bethpage Elementary School had a visit from local high school students.

Students learned STEM-related topics from high school mentors. / Courtesy The Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District

High schoolers on Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School's robotics team, POBots, brought their STEM skills to the elementary school. They mentored the young students, providing them with a hands-on lesson in electrical circuits using everyday materials, like Play-Doh, batteries, wires, and lightbulbs.

Students showing off their electrical circuits. / Courtesy The Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District

The POBots have an outreach program called "STEM is FUN!" where they hope to inspire young learners to get interested in STEM. The POBots have been part of POBJFK for more than 25 years. Aside from STEM projects, they also focus on community service, such as charity walks, beach cleanups, and mentoring younger students. The team received a Community Impact Award presented by Optimum earlier this year.

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