Teach Your Kids Homeschooling a Quantum Innovator: Meet 15-Year-Old Jasmine
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Jasmine Eyal: LinkedIn | Website
Teach Your Kids: Website | X | Instagram | Substack
Manisha: LinkedIn | X | Instagram | Facebook
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Time Codes:
00:00:00: Manisha introduces the guest, Jasmine, a certified Python engineer, scientist, trampoline champion, and teacher with Modulo who just celebrated her 15th birthday.
00:01:00: Manisha mentions that Jasmine is a finalist in the Breakthrough Junior Challenge, a global science video competition for high school students.
00:02:20: Jasmine delves into the intricacies of her Breakthrough Junior Challenge project on quantum navigation.
00:05:00: Jasmine offers insight into her research methods and the challenges she faced.
00:07:09: Patience in teaching and learning is explored as Jasmine discusses her philosophy.
00:11:07: A unique family learning dynamic emerges as Jasmine notes that her advanced knowledge often leads her parents to learn alongside her.
00:15:20: Manisha and Jasmine discuss the practical applications of quantum navigation in combating climate change and its potential impact on the younger generation.
00:21:31: Jasmine opens up about her daily routine as a homeschooled student. She describes her schedule as flexible, with some days focused on independent studies and others on studying with her parents.
00:26:36: A Guinness World Record in trampolining is revealed as one of Jasmine’s diverse achievements.
00:28:26: Family meetings as a vital part of Jasmine's homeschooling experience are discussed. It showcases the importance of family collaboration in a homeschooling setting.
00:33:26: Jasmine outlines how her educational approach can be tailored to individual needs, dispelling some myths about homeschooling in the process.
00:37:36: Jasmine discusses financial literacy, a topic often neglected in traditional schooling. She emphasizes the real-world applications of homeschooling, showcasing its comprehensive nature.
00:42:40: Jasmine encourages homeschooling parents to expose their children to STEM and shares some resources to get started.
00:47:38: The conversation shifts to discussing the importance of learning math and how it's applicable to our world. Jasmine shares her experience with the AOPS and Beast Academy programs.
00:52:00: Manisha notes that parents don't have to be experts to homeschool their children effectively. This moment wraps up the podcast's central theme, emphasizing the collaborative spirit of homeschooling and lifelong learning.
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