If experiential education is what you’re after, this month’s Spotlight is packed with opportunities to explore electronics, circuitry, science curriculum, engineering principles, and computer science. Find the perfect fit for your homeschool that sparks curiosity and brings learning to life! | | |
Digital Evaluation Board
WEEKLY CIRCUIT TRAINING
Enroll in our weekly circuit training program and start your journey toward becoming an engineer!
YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Your monthly enrollment reserves a place for you at our weekly educational zoom meeting, led by Dr. Oren Gall, founder of OZG Systems. Dr. Gall is an Associate Teaching Professor at Penn State University, and he is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE). Dr. Gall has experience in electronics, circuit design, and processing, and has worked in areas related to health and public interest, including energy metering, implantable medical devices, and gas sensing.
THE PROGRAM:
Each week Dr. Gall and/or guests will conduct a 30–45-minute online class focusing on digital logic learning. Using the Digital Evaluation Board (DEB) and other STEM educational resources, we will introduce the vital concepts in digital logic and circuit design that will prepare each student for further study and even a career in a related technology field. Each session will include a live “Ask the Engineer” Q&A.
- Modular Presentations: start any time
- Thursday Classes: 4:00–4:45 p.m. (EST)
- All Sessions Recorded: you’ll never miss our great content
- Only $49.97/month: price includes four (4) sessions
Once you have paid for your monthly subscription, you will receive an email notification with a link to your ZOOM meeting location. Simply click the link to enter the ZOOM meeting at the designated weekly meeting time.
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Berean Builders
Berean Builders is a Christian homeschool science curriculum well known for excellent science options for families. Their approach emphasizes hands-on learning, critical thinking, and a strong Biblical worldview. Lessons are designed to help students not only master concepts but also see how science, history, and other subjects point back to God as the Creator.
Why choose Berean Builders for your homeschool science?
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Faith-Based Learning: Integrate scientific discovery with a Christian worldview. Build your child’s understanding of God’s creation through engaging, hands-on experiments and lessons.
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Comprehensive Curriculum: Explore history and science in tandem! From elementary to high school, our curriculum covers physics, chemistry, biology, and earth science while fostering critical thinking.
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Flexible for Every Homeschool Style: Designed to work with various schedules and teaching approaches, our curriculum adapts to your family’s unique needs.
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Hands-On Experiments: Bring science to life with experiments that are easy to set up, fun to conduct, and deeply educational.
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Authored by Dr. Jay Wile: A trusted name in homeschool science education, Dr. Wile brings expertise, clarity, and passion to every lesson.
Berean Builders science curriculum spans elementary through high school. Lower grades cover general science with a chronological, story-based approach that integrates Biblical and world history. High school science includes earth science, biology, chemistry, and physics. Every course includes lab experiments that can be done at home with common materials, encouraging curiosity and active participation.
Free samples and resources available at www.bereanbuilders.com.
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ibrick
Looking for a way to get your child excited about STEM?
Meet ibrick—a hands-on, ready-to-use learning program that makes science and engineering something fun and engaging for kids.
What Is ibrick?
ibrick is a brick-based STEM subscription program designed for kids ages 5–12.
It’s built around a single, all-in-one kit that includes everything your child needs for a high-quality, enriching weekly experience.
Each week, kids dive into a new world of STEM adventures, exploring core engineering principles and fascinating historical inventions through hands-on learning and storytelling.
How does an airplane stay in the air? What causes earthquakes—and how can engineers design buildings to withstand them? What is elastic energy, and how can it be transformed into other forms of energy?
These are just a few of the exciting questions children explore with ibrick.
Every lesson pairs real-world building projects with interactive digital content, turning curiosity into practical skills and making STEM learning both fun and meaningful.
Why Homeschool Families Love It
- Real learning through play
- One kit, endless builds
- Flexible lesson plans that fit your child’s pace and level
- No prep and no extra materials
The lessons go deep—but in a way that makes sense to kids. They encourage creativity, critical thinking, and help children develop the ability to understand and build complex ideas from the ground up.
Explore how ibrick can bring joy and depth to your homeschool at ibrick.online.
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CompuScholar
Computer science and digital literacy are critical skills for today’s students. Many states require a computer class for high school graduation, and programming skills are in high demand in the job market. Let CompuScholar teach your students how to code, create websites, design video games, and much more!
CompuScholar has won numerous homeschool awards, with a decade of experience supporting homeschool families. Come see why they are the preferred choice for homeschool students seeking computer science instruction!
Middle school students needing introductory computing skills can start with the Tech Essentials course. High school students may begin with the equivalent Digital Savvy course. If your homeschooler is ready to leap into coding, he or she can learn Java, Python, C#, web design, and game programming with Unity. The College Board has also endorsed CompuScholar’s curriculum for AP Computer Science Principles and AP Computer Science A.
All courses are online, self-paced, and self-study. Students will learn through instructional videos, lesson text, automatically graded quizzes and tests, and many hands-on projects. Courses are full one or two-semester experiences that are aligned to many state curriculum standards, so you can confidently assign credit on your homeschool transcript.
The courses come with complete answer keys, activity solutions, and teacher guides. Parents do not need to be technical experts—CompuScholar has free technical support and gladly answers student questions.
Please call our homeschool hotline at 888-606-7263 or visit us online at https://www.compuscholar.com/homeschool to learn more and get started today.
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