Thank you!!!

Can someone please tell me how long this class runs per session? 1 hour? Longer? Thanks! Michelle

Thank you. :) I will research this.

Amy, Thank you for this amazing post. It's exactly what I needed to see: the big picture. I copied and pasted it into a Word Doc on my computer and will reference it as we move forward!

Yes, but he has to be in high school as far as I can tell. :(

Thank you! This is helpful. I'll look at Landry. :)

Yes! He loves building things ..... his dad is a General Contractor so son likes to "work with dad" every chance he gets. He also has a very BIG interest in cars, trucks....basically anything that has an engine. He seems to have the ability to notice the details in the design of whatever it is he's looking at. He notices minute stuff that goes right over my head and seems to have a photographic memory of it. I don't know what to do with him... *sigh*

Hello Everyone! I posted this on the 6th-8th grade forum, but was kindly encouraged to post here as well. Hoping for a little hand-holding. ....................................................... My 8th grade son is interested in becoming an engineer. He LOVES architectural stuff, but also has a strong interest in mechanical engineering as well. I haven't done any STEM related courses with him other than math through AoPS. I'm finding a lot of computer science and robotics type stuff available for him in our area, but not drawing/drafting/3D design type courses. There is an Arduino Class being offered at our co-op, but I'm not convinced that's the best use of our time if he's interested in Architecture (though for mechanical engineering it might be I just don't know). I feel confused. I know he needs to take advanced courses in math and physics. I'm trying to figure out that one very cool class/subject he could take this year that will give him vision & perhaps goals for his future. Thank you for the advice and help in advance! Michelle

Thank you, thank you, everyone!! I will cross-post this to the high school board (as Lisabees suggested) and then research every suggestion you all have made. I'm grateful for the insight. I have no idea what I'm doing as far as this art/engineering stuff are concerned. My older daughter was ALL Latin, writing, and reading. Lol!

My 8th grade son is interested in becoming an engineer. He LOVES architectural stuff, but also has a strong interest in mechanical engineering as well. I haven't done any STEM related courses with him other than math through AoPS. I'm finding a lot of computer science and robotics type stuff available for him in our area, but not drawing/drafting/3D design type courses. There is an Arduino Class being offered at our co-op, but I'm not convinced that's the best use of our time if he's interested in Architecture (though for mechanical engineering it might be I just don't know). I feel confused. I know he needs to take advanced courses in math and physics. I'm trying to figure out that one very cool class/subject he could take this year that will give him vision & perhaps goals for his future. Thank you for the advice and help in advance! Michelle

Does anyone have an opinion on PLATO or CK12?

My son is an auditory learner. He did BJU grade 6 science last year online. That was a great success, partly because the reading was minimal. He loved the videos. We can't do BJU this year because we joined a charter school. I'm looking at PLATO science or CK12 or anything else anyone can recommend that is secular and engaging without getting bogged down in too much fine print reads. I would be very grateful for some advice! Thank you, Michelle

Thank you all for the suggestions. I'll take a look and hopefully find something that works for us. Michelle

No, but I'll definitely check it out. Thank you. :)