Hacker is a project for homeschoolers to prepare them for computer engineering jobs.

Hacker stands for: Hardware Assembly and Coding Knowledge for Engineering Readiness

Step One: Hardware Assembly (HA)

All students must provide their own computer parts, and they will meet together and assemble the following:

CPU, GPU, Case, Power Supply, Fans, Hard Drive, Ram, Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse

The supplies needed could cost as much as $4,000 from NewEgg.com depending on how difficult of a build you want your child to accomplish.

Step Two: Coding Knowledge (CK)

All students will use their assembled computer to access Scratch (a resource from MIT) to create their first computer program:

https://scratch.mit.edu

Step Three: Engineering Readiness (ER)

All students will review each others programs by following the Communication Code Protocol:

*Care**: Show empathy and respect.*
*Celebration**: Highlight successes and gratitude.*
*Collaboration**: Work together inclusively.*
*Critique**: Give constructive, respectful feedback.*
*Clarification**: Ensure clear understanding.*

Prepare your child for the future by giving them an understanding of computer hardware and software.