Huntsville, Alabama · Grades 9–12 · 2026–27
MARS Microschool
2026–27 Curriculum
Courses and learning experiences offered this year — built for real-world skills, critical thinking, and genuine confidence.
2026–27 Courses
Tap any card to explore thinking skills and tools. MARS-original curriculum is labeled below.
English & Writing
Grammar Foundry
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★ MARS Curriculum
Good fit if your student…
Wants stronger writing foundations and real confidence — with integrated ACT and SAT prep built in.
Thinking SkillsPrecision, logic, clarity of expression
Technology Tools
AI-assisted editingPattern recognitionACT/SAT prep tools
Media Literacy
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★ MARS Curriculum
Good fit if your student…
Wants to understand how to read modern media with a genuinely critical eye — and think clearly about current events.
Thinking SkillsCritical media reading, perspective, source analysis, citizenship
Technology Tools
Research toolsAI media analysis
Math
Unlock Math
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Good fit if your student…
Needs to rebuild mastery and confidence in math, working at their own pace with adaptive support.
Thinking SkillsConceptual understanding, persistence, self-pacing
Technology Tools
Digital math platformsAdaptive learning tools
Website
History & Civics
Civics
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★ MARS Curriculum
Good fit if your student…
Wants to understand how government, economics, and citizenship actually work — through a year-long, real-world project.
Thinking SkillsCivic reasoning, economic literacy, long-term project management
Technology Tools
Research toolsSimulation toolsReal-world data
US History
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Good fit if your student…
Wants to understand American history in context — and think critically about the stories, sources, and perspectives that shape it.
Thinking SkillsNarrative, source analysis, historical thinking, perspective
Technology Tools
Research toolsPrimary source analysis
Science
Chemistry
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Good fit if your student…
Wants real science with virtual reality labs that go beyond the textbook — college credit available to those who qualify.
Thinking SkillsHypothesis testing, evidence evaluation, lab safety
Technology Tools
Virtual reality labsSimulationsScientific modeling
College CreditAvailable to qualifying students
Technology & Computer Science
Python Coding
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Good fit if your student…
Enjoys logic and wants to see a computer actually do what they tell it to — through story-driven coding.
Thinking SkillsAlgorithmic thinking, precision, problem decomposition
Technology Tools
Python scriptingLogic debugging
PCEP Python Certification Prep
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Good fit if your student…
Is ready to earn a real, industry-recognized Python certification — the PCEP credential from the Python Institute.
Thinking SkillsSystems thinking, precision, test-readiness
Technology Tools
Python 3Certification practice toolsCode review
Game Design with Unreal Engine
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Good fit if your student…
Wants to design and build real digital games using Unreal Engine — the same engine used by professional developers.
Thinking SkillsDesign thinking, iteration, storytelling, debugging
Technology Tools
Unreal Engine3D environmentsCoding logic
English & Writing
Writing and media skills that unlock everything else at MARS — including built-in ACT and SAT preparation.
2Courses
Grammar Foundry
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★ MARS Curriculum
Good fit if your student…
Wants stronger writing foundations and real confidence — with integrated ACT and SAT prep built in.
Thinking SkillsPrecision, logic, clarity of expression
Technology Tools
AI-assisted editingPattern recognitionACT/SAT prep tools
Media Literacy
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★ MARS Curriculum
Good fit if your student…
Wants to understand how to read modern media with a genuinely critical eye — and think clearly about current events.
Thinking SkillsCritical media reading, perspective, source analysis, citizenship
Technology Tools
Research toolsAI media analysis
Math
Math at MARS is about mastery and real confidence — not rushing to the next topic before the last one sticks.
1Course
Unlock Math
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Good fit if your student…
Needs to rebuild mastery and confidence in math, working at their own pace with adaptive support.
Thinking SkillsConceptual understanding, persistence, self-pacing
Technology Tools
Digital math platformsAdaptive learning tools
Website
Science
Hypothesis-driven science with virtual reality labs that make concepts come alive.
2Courses
Chemistry
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Good fit if your student…
Wants real science with virtual reality labs that go beyond the textbook — college credit available to those who qualify.
Thinking SkillsHypothesis testing, evidence evaluation, lab safety
Technology Tools
VR labsSimulationsScientific modeling
College CreditAvailable to qualifying students
Crafting Chemistry
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★ MARS Curriculum
Good fit if your student…
Loves Minecraft and wants to use it as a real learning tool — exploring chemistry concepts through hands-on world building.
Thinking SkillsScientific reasoning, experimentation, creative problem-solving
Technology Tools
Minecraft EducationChemistry lab simulationWorld building
History & Civics
Understanding where we've been, how government and economics work, and how to think clearly about the world.
2Courses
Civics
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★ MARS Curriculum
Good fit if your student…
Wants to understand how government, economics, and citizenship actually work — through a year-long, real-world project.
Thinking SkillsCivic reasoning, economic literacy, long-term project management
Technology Tools
Research toolsSimulation toolsReal-world data
US History
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Good fit if your student…
Wants to understand American history in context — and think critically about the stories, sources, and perspectives that shape it.
Thinking SkillsNarrative, source analysis, historical thinking, perspective
Technology Tools
Research toolsPrimary source analysis
Technology & Computer Science
From introductory coding to professional certification and full game development — students build real, marketable skills.
3Courses
Python Coding
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Good fit if your student…
Enjoys logic and wants to see a computer actually do what they tell it to — through story-driven coding challenges.
Thinking SkillsAlgorithmic thinking, precision, problem decomposition
Technology Tools
Python scriptingLogic debugging
PCEP Python Certification Prep
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Good fit if your student…
Is ready to earn a real, industry-recognized credential — the PCEP certification from the Python Institute.
Thinking SkillsSystems thinking, precision, exam readiness
Technology Tools
Python 3Certification practiceCode review
Game Design with Unreal Engine
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Good fit if your student…
Wants to design and build real digital games using Unreal Engine — the same engine used by professionals.
Thinking SkillsDesign thinking, iteration, storytelling, debugging
Technology Tools
Unreal Engine3D environmentsCoding logic
No matter which courses students take, every experience at MARS builds communication skills, technical fluency, and critical thinking. Courses marked ★ are original MARS curriculum — designed specifically for our students.
✦ More Coming This list is not exhaustive — electives and additional courses may be added. Check back for updates or reach out to learn what's coming.
Previously Offered
Courses We've Offered at MARS
Our curriculum evolves each year. Below are courses and learning experiences MARS has offered in past years. Courses marked in pink are original MARS curriculum.
English & Writing
★ Grammar Foundry
★ AI Writers Guild
★ Media Literacy
TED-Ed Presentations
Math & Data
Stock Market Game
★ Algebra ChartKeepers
Unlock Math
Data Analytics
Science
Chemistry in VR
★ Drone Physics
★ Crafting Chemistry
History & Civics
★ Podcasting Through History
US History
Technology
Python Programming
Game Design in Minecraft
Unity & Game Design
Arts & Creative
★ Digital Art
★ Ukulele
Pink labels indicate original MARS Microschool curriculum — courses designed and developed in-house specifically for our students.
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