Transforming technology consumers into technology producers.
One child at a time.
MARS:
The Microcollective for AI, Robotics, and the Sciences.
Brand new, cutting-edge STEM educational resource program in Rocket City, Alabama. Ready to transform our students into adults ready to conquer anything that tomorrow brings. Every course in this program is infused with technology, fun, and projects that will light up students with enthusiasm for WHY they are learning in the first place. No longer is learning a one way funnel, but a way for students to produce things they had no idea they could make. Until they did.
Before I tell you all about this program,
let's make sure your student is a good fit.
Your student is right for MARS if they love technology, want to know why they are doing school, are looking for a new community of friends, or want a project focus on their education. This program is going to be unique and unlike anything else in the area. We're going to harness the power of parents, professionals, and grant-writing to create a program that will be on the forefront of education.
If your student is...ONE of these...
- someone who LOVES technology.
- someone who LOVES project-based learning or PRODUCING things as opposed to simply soaking in knowledge directed at him/her.
- someone who needs to know WHY they are learning in the first place. AND wants to do it alongside FRIENDS!
By the end of their schooling your student will have...
Self-published their very own novel on Amazon KDP. (In English class...)
Learned Microsoft Office products, which are woven into every course. Lessons will be available to them on Excel, Word, OneNote, PowerPoint, and Viva Engage. MOS Certification will be an option in high school.
Learned new AI tools, such as ChatGPT, Novelcraft, and Dall-E. Created their own chatbot.
Created their own website, video game, and/or podcast.
Explored history in VR.
Grown Python coding skills with the option to take the PCEP Certification. Our coding course will likely take two years to get to the PCEP, and it requires test takers to be age 13+.
Acquired an awareness for cybersecurity safety and jobs in the marketplace.
Homeschool Club options available for Esports and Minecraft.
... And More ...
What's inside MARS?
We'll be writing our own curriculum as we go forward since what we plan to do doesn't exist in the marketplace yet.
AI Writers Guild
Complete a novel in a year with the help of ChatGPT. Utilize Microsoft Word and OneNote to advanced levels to manage brainstorming and manuscript writing. Master the novel writing process and the Hero's Journey structure.
The first 30 minutes of class is a teaching time where middle and high will be together, while the next 60 minutes is workshop and teamwork time where middle and high school students will separate into their teams and age aligned students can collaborate on prompt engineering, novel writing, and mastering the tech tools.
Students produce and self-publish a novel they can sell on Amazon-KDP in this course. Our kids will be PRODUCERS, not merely consumers of technology.
Math Workshop
Raise your math bar like you never imagined. We're going to learn math in a very different way. By topic instead of grade level.
The first 30 minutes of math workshop will be a teaching time where kids learn about mathematicians, ways to memorize more foundational information so doing the deep dives are much easier, and basic problems will be presented by the teacher who is also an engineer.
The next hour will be a group study where all students will work on their own problems, share difficult problems on the board, and have real life problem discussions working together as a team.
Everyone can be in their own curriculum.
Middle and High: Work together as a TEAM lifting each other up. Kids will be working towards badges that will lead to our school leadership program. Leaders will become volunteers and then paid tutors.
Introduction to Computer Science
Dive into the exciting world of Python programming with our interactive coding class, where learning comes alive through the adventurous gameplay of CodeCombat.
As you play, you'll conquer coding challenges by mastering syntax, variables, conditionals, loops, lists, functions, and dictionaries. This course encourages trial-and-error, critical thinking, and creativity, allowing you to apply coding skills in real-time to vanquish virtual foes.
Perfect for beginners, our class offers a unique blend of education and entertainment, equipping you with a foundational understanding of Python in a fun and engaging way.
As students work their way through this program, we help them work towards the PCEP industry certification. They must be age 13+ to sit for the test.
US History told with Technology
Step away from the traditional textbook and embark on a journey through U.S. history with our innovative course designed for 6th through 12th graders.
In this class, high schoolers will build a website dedicated to U.S. history, while middle school students will dive into the world of podcasts, creating their own series on American history.
Each week, students will explore different eras and pivotal events, conducting research and working collaboratively to craft their digital storytelling projects. With the freedom to utilize a variety of sources, students will not only deepen their understanding of historical events but also develop valuable skills in research, collaboration, and digital content creation.
Middle: Tell US History through a Podcast.
High: Tell US History through a WordPress Website.
Biology
Dive into the living world with our Biology course, where you'll uncover the mysteries of life from microscopic cells to vast ecosystems. Engaging lectures, hands-on labs, and field studies bring to life the fundamentals of genetics, evolution, and ecology. This course fosters critical thinking and a deep appreciation for nature's complexity, preparing students for advanced scientific study. Embark on a journey of discovery that bridges theory with the tangible wonders of the natural world.
Learn some 3D Drawing with Blender to explore molecules and more.
Middle: Middle School level Biology.
High: High School level Biology worth one high school credit.
(CLEP prep optional. This is a test that could result in 6 college credits.)
That's Not All... There's More
If you thought that we're done, then you're in for a surprise because we have got more in store for you
Become an Author
One of the most significant achievements for students will be becoming authors by self-publishing their novels. They will experience the entire process, from ideation to publication.
Master Prompt Engineering
Students will learn the art of prompt engineering, enabling them to effectively communicate with AI for creative writing and other applications.
Make Friends
The collaborative nature of the program will help students make new friends and enhance their teamwork skills, which are essential in both academic and personal growth.
There will be an hour lunch break to hang out, and a calendar of school events for families to meetup at.
Enhancing Technology Skills
The core mission of MARS will be to teach all the subjects with a central focus always on weaving in technology lessons and guiding our students to be tech producers as opposed to merely consumers.
Too often education is a one-way discussion, talking AT kids. At the MARS Campus, students will be allowed to take the lead and produce anything their hearts desire from video games to podcasts to their very own chatbots.
A Plan That Suits Your Need
Plain and simple: MARS will change your student's life and it's officially OPEN for enrollment.
All courses are $360 per year. But at LCM you'll have less courses than anywhere else because we'll be weaving the technology into EVERYTHING! (- as education of the future should be.)
10 Monthly Payments
Middle and High School Program has 5 Classes.
Accepting min/max 10-15 students per cohort for our Founding Year.
(Once it's full, we'll add students to a waitlist.)
Middle and High: $180/Month or ($1800/Year)
Don't live in Huntsville?
You can still give your student or even a co-op of students the AI Writers Guild. Jennifer teaches it asynchronously and can deliver it right to your computers. Your students and teachers will be connected to her through her Microsoft environment all year. Just click here to register! Or send this link to your co-op families and get everyone registered! (We’ll be slowly creating asynchronous courses that anyone can teach with all of the technology you’re reading about here! It’s coming! But you CAN get started THIS fall with the AI Writers Guild!)
Here Is What People Who Took Classes with us Say.
We love our families and strive to take very good care of the children entrusted to us. We hope you'll join our tribe!
I am so grateful that we found Log Cabin Schoolhouse to include in our homeschooling journey! It's an exceptional team with fantastic offerings.
Victoria
I am so grateful to Ms. Jen for courageously beginning this live online course as it greatly blessed my family’s homeschool journey.
Amina
This has been a lifesaving, tear drying, love for math constant for my son and me. When we moved from PA to SC, Log Cabin Schoolhouse came with us, and it was beyond a blessing!
Heather
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