P-Tech Extended Day Program
Read below for information on the extended day program
Tuesdays and Thursdays: Academic Program
Students will be provided with academic enhancement and support, based on the specific needs of our students. Certified staff will be available to support students with different content areas, homework questions, and one to one tutoring. This will also serve to provide time for students to complete assignments and work on group projects.
Wednesdays: STEM Enrichment
Students will be exposed to a variety of STEM lessons, including robotics, coding, and design challenges.
November to December students will be learning:
Robotics
Using 15 Finch Robots as part of the Loan Program
Robotics and Coding
Ozobots (Creating Movement Using Code)
STEM Challenges
Keva Plank Challenges
Below you will have access to information regarding the different STEM activities.
Robotic Finch
The Finch is a small robot designed to inspire and delight students learning computer science by providing them a tangible and physical representation of their code. The Finch has support for over a dozen programming languages, including environments appropriate for students. Click on the image for more information regarding curriculum and resources.
Ozobots and OzoBlockly
Ozobots are tiny robots that blend our physical and digital worlds into one. It teaches students about movement with robotics, coding, and programming. Ozobots technology can recognize lines, colors, and color codes on both a hard surface and can be programmed to move using a digital platform as well. Click on the image for more information regarding curriculum and resources.
Keva Planks
KEVA Planks are wooden planks that can be used for designing and building for all ages. KEVA Planks provide and avenue for students to create structures, bridges, and anything imaginable with the simple use of blocks They are great to learn architecture and engineering, in order to create a sense of stability, foundation, and balance. Click on the image for more information regarding curriculum and resources.
P-Tech High School
Email: michael_fanelli@nbpsnj.net
Website: http://ptech.nbpschools.net/
Location: 40 Van Dyke Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
Phone: 732-745-5300 4500
Twitter: @ptech_NBPS