Giving Homeschool Students a Head Start in STEM Careers
Professional STEM Instruction in Your Own Home
Power Homeschool students can engage in self-contained instruction that does not require the parent to be an expert in STEM-related subjects. STEM-10 provides integrated video lessons taught by professional instructors. The courseware is self-paced and can adapt to student’s individual learning needs, enabling a tailored experience for all skill levels.
Built on the realization that coding is a fundamental ability needed by all students, the STEM-10 program begins at the elementary level, usually in the 3rd grade. When students reach high school the program splits into three career-oriented paths to prepare students for college or careers in the specialty STEM area of their choice.
Here’s an overview of a student’s first three years in the Acellus® STEM-10 program:
First Year: Introduction to Coding
STEM-10 begins with the Introduction to Coding course. During this course, students learn coding basics with Blockly. Blockly allows students to use a visual editor to learn coding — a fun and accessible way to practice the fundamentals.
Students are also introduced to Cellus Bot in the program’s first year. Cellus Bot is a programmable robot that allows students to see their coding skills in action. Students start by learning how to control the robot in a simple way, such as making the robot light up. As the lessons progress, students program the robot to perform more advanced motions, like dancing — sure to make your child smile and feel proud.
Second Year: JavaScript
JavaScript is one of the most popular programming languages in the world. JavaScript skills build the foundation of software engineering and web development careers, among others. In their second year, STEM-10 students learn how to code with JavaScript. They also apply their programming skills with AC-D2, an advanced dancing robot.
Third Year: Electronics and Coding
In the third year, students learn the basics of electricity and coding for electronics. Your child will continue to build their JavaScript skills as they learn about circuit boards, electrical current, electric motors and other topics. This course combines fundamental electronics concepts and coding to show how they are applied in the real world.
Hands-on Learning With Acellus STEM Robots
You can purchase the optional Cellus Bot and AC-D2 robots through the Acellus® store to generate excitement about your child’s STEM courses. While each STEM course is self-contained and may be entirely completed using an on-screen robot simulator, a physical robot can enhance the experience and help your child understand how coding manipulates objects in the real world.
Learn more about Acellus® STEM robots below.
Cellus Bot
Students love using Blockly to program Cellus Bot as part of the Introduction to Coding course. Cellus Bot features sensors, lights and a motor that students control with their newly learned coding skills. The robot also has a laser that draws circles and shapes as it dances.
AC-D2
AC-D2 is custom-designed to enhance the JavaScript course and help students master coding concepts. This robot features ultrasound sensors, several motors and LED lights. With the AC-D2 robot, students can practice programming more complex movements, including unique dances and facial expressions.
Start Your Student’s STEM Journey Now
At Power Homeschool, we’re the official provider of Acellus® online STEM courses for parents independently homeschooling their children. We’re on a mission to help parents feel empowered in creating the best homeschooling experience possible for their children. If you’re interested in an online STEM program for your elementary, middle or high school student, contact us for more information or enroll your child today.
