course catalog

The Black Studies Unit 1: Ancient African Civilizations course explores Africa as the birthplace of human knowledge, highlighting early achievements in science, mathematics, governance, medicine, and culture. Students examine powerful civilizations and knowledge systems to understand Africa’s foundational role in shaping the modern world and global history.

The Black Studies Unit 2: Rebellion course documents the rebellions, uprisings, and acts of resistance led by enslaved people as purposeful efforts to challenge oppression and claim freedom. Students analyze these movements to better understand agency, leadership, and the role of resistance in shaping history and systems of power.

The Black Studies Unit 3: Thought & Theory course introduces students to key ideas and frameworks used to understand power, identity, resistance, and historical narratives. Students learn how theory helps explain the world around them and develop the skills to analyze systems, question dominant perspectives, and apply critical thinking to real-life contexts.

The Black Studies Unit 4: Inventors & Innovators course explores how Black creators across science, engineering, medicine, music, and technology identified real-world problems and designed solutions that continue to shape everyday life. Students examine innovation as a form of creativity, resistance, and community care while developing critical thinking, discussion, and systems-analysis skills.

This introductory hydroponics course teaches students how to grow plants without soil while exploring the science of plant growth, sustainability, and food systems. Through engaging lessons and simple hands-on activities, learners will build confidence in STEM while discovering how hydroponics can be used at home and in communities.

This introductory entrepreneurship course helps students turn their ideas into real-world business concepts while learning the basics of problem-solving, budgeting, branding, and marketing. Through interactive discussions and creative projects, learners build confidence, innovation skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset they can apply to school, community, and future ventures.

KayMatCa’s 6th Grade ELA course helps students strengthen foundational reading, writing, and communication skills through engaging, culturally responsive texts and guided instruction. The course supports developing readers and writers by building confidence, comprehension, and a strong academic voice as students transition into middle school literacy.

KayMatCa’s 7th Grade ELA course focuses on developing strong reading comprehension, writing, and discussion skills through engaging, age-appropriate, and culturally responsive texts. Students learn to analyze literature and informational texts, express their ideas clearly, and build confidence as thoughtful readers and writers.

KayMatCa’s 8th Grade ELA course strengthens reading, writing, and critical thinking skills through engaging, culturally responsive texts and discussion-based lessons. Students build confidence as writers and analysts while developing the literacy skills needed for high school success.

KayMatCa’s Intro to Spanish course introduces students to foundational vocabulary, conversational phrases, and cultural context through engaging, interactive lessons. The course builds confidence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing while helping learners make meaningful connections between language and everyday life.

KayMatCa offers practical, hands-on training and workshops for homeschool parents and new teachers focused on culturally responsive instruction, project-based learning, and building confidence in lesson planning and facilitation. These sessions equip participants with ready-to-use strategies, adaptable curricula, and tools to support diverse learners in both home and classroom settings.

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