# A Free And Open Source Homeschooling Curriculum Framework
Specially designed and prepared for my kids, but could be applied elsewhere, particularly for homeschooling. I have planned it to be free and open source.
## Objective:
***Equip children with knowledge about freedom and sovereignty, through Bitcoin integration into subjects across all class levels in a homeschooling environment.***
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**_License:_** \[CC BY-SA 4.0\]([)](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/\)) Free to use, adapt, and redistribute (with attribution), but **_no one is permitted to sell_** either the original program, an adaptation of it, or lesson plans that reproduce any part of it.
## Overview
A free and open source homeschooling framework designed to:
\- Equip learners with core knowledge and critical thinking.
\- Foster sovereignty through economic, cultural, and technological education.
\- Seamlessly integrate **_Bitcoin_** knowledge across subjects.
\- Respect and reflect _local languages, environments, and cultures_.
\- Be fully open source and community-adaptable.
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## PRIMARY SCHOOL: Levels 1–8
### 1\. Language and Arts
_Goals_: Literacy, communication, storytelling, creative expression, cultural preservation.
_Topics_:
\- Local languages and oral traditions
\- Reading and writing in local and international languages
\- Poetry, music, and visual arts from African contexts
\- _Bitcoin stories_: folk tales that explain savings, value, and trust
\- Expression through songs, poems, and drama about sovereignty
_Bitcoin Integration_:
\- Short story writing: “How our village saves in sats”
\- Vocabulary: wallet, sats, peer-to-peer, freedom
\- Oral debates: “Why is Bitcoin better than other forms of money?”
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### 2\. Mathematics
_Goals_: Numeracy, logic, data literacy, financial thinking
_Topics_:
\- Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, measurement
\- Real-world math: markets, trade, budgeting
\- Introduction to _Bitcoin units_: bitcoins and sats
\- Time, inflation, and value calculations
_Bitcoin Integration_:
\- Practice transactions using sats (Lightning Network style)
\- Mental math: converting between sats and goods
\- Graphing: “How prices change with fiat vs Bitcoin”
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### 3\. Science
_Goals_: Curiosity, inquiry, sustainability, understanding of the natural world
_Topics_:
\- Life science: plants, animals, farming systems
\- Physical science: energy, machines, tools
\- Environmental science: clean water, soil, air
\- Energy for sovereignty: solar, wind, biomass, and Bitcoin mining
_Bitcoin Integration_:
\- Projects: “Build a solar miner for our school”
\- Science experiments with energy and power (kWh and hash rate)
\- Environmental impact of fiat vs decentralized systems
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### 4\. History and Geography
_Goals_: Cultural identity, historical understanding, spatial awareness
_Topics_:
\- African civilizations and local history
\- Geography of Africa: rivers, soils, people
\- Maps, borders, and resources
\- Colonialism and monetary exploitation
_Bitcoin Integration_:
\- Case studies: “How money was taken from Africa”
\- Mapping Bitcoin adoption in Africa
\- Local heroes of freedom and sovereignty
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### 5\. Economics and Sovereignty
_Goals_: Self-reliance, resource stewardship, economic literacy
_Topics_:
\- What is money? (barter, shells, metals, paper, Bitcoin)
\- Saving, spending, investing
\- Local markets and entrepreneurship
\- Power and money: who controls it and why
_Bitcoin Integration_:
\- Hands-on project: “Village bank using sats” (Machankura-style)
\- Group simulations: how inflation affects food prices
\- Peer-to-peer trade games using Lightning payments
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## SECONDARY SCHOOL: Levels 1–4
### 1\. Language and Arts
_Topics_:
\- Comparative literature: African writers, sovereignty themes
\- Journalistic writing: investigating money systems
\- Media analysis: propaganda vs truth in economic reporting
\- Bitcoin in music, protest, and creative resistance
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### 2\. Mathematics
_Topics_:
\- Statistics: charting inflation, GDP, Bitcoin adoption
\- Algebra: modeling savings over time (compound interest vs hodling)
\- Coding: introduction to logic, wallets, Lightning integrations
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### 3\. Science
_Topics_:
\- Renewable energy systems for sovereignty
\- Biology of nutrition, farming, health economics
\- Chemistry and metal-backed currencies
\- Physics of digital networks and data transmission
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### 4\. History and Geography
_Topics_:
\- Deep history of African trade routes
\- The Berlin Conference and currency colonization
\- Case studies: Malawi, Venezuela, Zimbabwe’s currency crises, US Bitcoin Strategic Reserve and El Salvador's decision to use Bitcoin as a nation.
\- Mapping Bitcoin circular economies
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### 5\. Economics and Sovereignty
_Topics_:
\- Comparative money systems: fiat, gold, Bitcoin
\- Nation-state banking vs peer-to-peer exchange
\- Building and protecting local value
\- Final year project: _“Design a Bitcoin-based local economy”_
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## Source
\- _Stacker News_: \[[
](https://stacker.news/items/412443)\]([https://stacker.news/items/412443](https://stacker.news/items/412443))
\- _Core Knowledge (CK-12)_: \[[](https://www.coreknowledge.org/download-free-curriculum)\]([https://www.coreknowledge.org/download-free-curriculum](https://www.coreknowledge.org/download-free-curriculum))
\- _Local relevance_: languages, traditions, real-world issues per region
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## Implementation Tools
\- Modular lesson plans (hosted on GitHub / local repositories)
\- Offline support (PDF + USB toolkits)
\- Support for non-internet phones via Satellite, Radio Mesh network and USSD (e.g., _Blockstream, Machankura and RoLa Mesh Network_)
\- Community teacher training in local languages
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## License
This curriculum is _free and open source (CC BY-SA 4.0) and may be forked, adapted, or localized for any African family, village, region or school. License:_ \[CC BY-SA 4.0\]([)](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/\)) Free to use, adapt, and redistribute (with attribution), but **_no one is permitted to sell_** either the original program, an adaptation of it, or lesson plans that reproduce any part of it.
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## The Bitcoin Café: A Vision for Real-World Use
The Wathu Café project is designed to demonstrate that Bitcoin can be used for purchasing goods and services without needing to convert it into any fiat currency. We're all aware of how traditional financial systems often complicate transactions, my aim is to create a space where customers can enjoy coffee and pastries while paying with Bitcoin. The café will serve as a practical example of real Bitcoin's utility.
The idea is to create a welcoming environment where Bitcoiners and newcomers alike can gather, learn, and transact in the best money in the world.
## The Lightning Network App: Bridging Gaps in Malawi
Simultaneously, I was working on Satsera app, a Lightning Network Service app, tailored for the Malawian market. The app is a Bitcoin-only app, supporting the Lightning Network and aims to enable users to buy Bitcoin with mobile money at very competitive rates. Currently, the prevailing exchange rate is approximately 1 USD for 4,000 MWK, whereas my app would offer rates as low as 1 USD for 2,500 MWK. This significant pricing advantage could make Bitcoin more accessible to the local population, especially in a country where financial services are often limited.
The app is designed to be user-friendly and secure, ensuring that even those without any technical knowledge can buy Bitcoin with mobile money using the app. By integrating mobile money, a widely used payment method in Malawi, the app would lower the barriers to entry for individuals looking to use Bitcoin. With the Lightning Network's capabilities, transactions would be the quickest and most cost-effective and most secure, further encouraging adoption.
## Facing the Challenge Ahead
Losing my devices has not only set back my projects but has also forced me to reevaluate my approach. While it feels daunting, I am determined to rise from this setback. Here are a few strategies I plan to employ:
1. **Cloud Backup Solutions**: Moving forward, I will utilize cloud storage for my projects to ensure that my work is safe and easily accessible from any device. But how secure are cloud backup solutions?
2. **Community Support**: I plan to reach out to local tech communities and Bitcoin enthusiasts for assistance and collaboration. Who is willing to help me out and collaborate with me?
3. **Crowdfunding and Sponsorship**: To regain momentum, I might explore crowdfunding options or seek sponsorship from individuals and organizations aligned with Bitcoin's vision and values. What are your recommendations?
4. **Revisiting Plans**: I'll take this time to revisit and refine my project plans, ensuring that I incorporate feedback and insights gained from fellow Bitcoiners.
## Conclusion
While the theft of my devices was a significant setback, it has also ignited a renewed sense of purpose. The potential of Bitcoin and the Lightning Network to transform lives in Malawi is too important to abandon. As I navigate this challenging period, I remain committed to bringing my vision to life and proving that Bitcoin can indeed be a viable alternative for everyday transactions. With resilience and community support, I believe I can overcome this hurdle and continue my journey in this peaceful revolution.
Life is full of milestones, but few in life compare to the incredible joy of adding to your family. I am beyond excited to announce that my wife and I are expecting another Bitcoiner! As we welcome this new addition into our world, we're filled with hope and anticipation for both our future family and the future of the Bitcoin ecosystem.
For us, Bitcoin represents much more than what normal people can imagine. As parents, we see Bitcoin not just as a network of nodes but as a network of values: self-sovereignty, resilience, and truth in a world often clouded by uncertainty. We hope to be able to pass these principles along to our child and raise the child with the same commitment towards contributing positively to this revolutionary ecosystem.
Our child will grow up in a world where Bitcoin continues to reshape economies, empower individuals, and challenge elite systems. Whether they contribute through development, advocacy, or education, we hope they find their own unique way to uphold and strengthen the network.
To all the parents and future parents in the Bitcoin community, this journey is a reminder of why we do what we do. Building a future for the next generation means fostering a world where truth, freedom, and innovation thrive. Here's to raising the next generation of Bitcoiners who will keep the torch burning bright!
We can't wait to welcome our new Bitcoiner within the next two months, into the fold and are already dreaming of all the bedtime stories about the Satoshi's gift, from the history of money to the Whitepaper, to the genesis block, Satoshi's gift, and the magic of decentralization. To my wife, the strongest and most inspiring partner: Thanks for being part of this great journey that is my life. Special thanks to [KG](npub1773r2y5zl3sa7xufmye96un3hf02rse8j82hkd45ps0wvk2hrkasslesjt), and thank you entire Bitcoin community: Thanks for building a better future: one step at a time, one code at a time, one block at a time. One sat at a time. Tick-tock Next block.
Bitcoin recently surged to a price of $100,000 in fiat terms, and while this milestone is undeniably significant for many, I find myself unexcited. To me, Bitcoin is much more than its price tag in dollars or any other fiat currency. It's a peaceful revolution, a movement built on principles that go far beyond manipulation and control.
**The Value of Bitcoin is Priceless**
Bitcoin has no price. Its value, unlike that of any other currency in the world, does not reside in the governments, central banks, or speculation by markets. In fact, Bitcoin's intrinsic worth lies in its fundamental principles. Its value is not a thing to be captured solely by fiat numbers, but rather it's the price of freedom, decentralization, and individual sovereignty which Bitcoin offers to the user.
**Bitcoin's Price in Fiat Terms Misses the Point**
When people talk about Bitcoin reaching $100,000 or even higher in fiat terms, it misses the larger point: Bitcoin isn't just a way to make money; it's a solution to the inherent flaws in traditional monetary systems. And the real beauty of Bitcoin lies in its independence from any central forces: decentralized, borderless, and-most importantly-not manipulable by any single entity.
**The Real Action: Bitcoin's Potential Above Fiat**
At its core, Bitcoin is the fairest form of money ever created. It operates without a founder, no central authority, and no pre-mine. It's an ecosystem where everyone has an equal opportunity to participate. It's a community-driven network where decisions are made through consensus and powered by the global collaboration of volunteers.
For me, the excitement is not about seeing Bitcoin at new ATH in fiat but in the potential of a world where Bitcoin is truly a reliable store of value and medium of exchange, immune to inflationary pressures and political meddling. What if I told you, **Bitcoin $100M soon, in fiat terms. But always remember that Bitcoin is priceless.
**Why the $100k Mark Doesn't Stir Me**
The excitement around Bitcoin’s fiat price may stem from a sense of speculation or a desire for financial gain, but these are not the reasons Bitcoin was created. The $100k price is an arbitrary figure that reflects market speculation, not Bitcoin’s true potential. I’ve always believed that Bitcoin is priceless, and valuable because of its ability to restore power to the people, not making everyone rich in fiat terms, but making people free.
**The Force Is Strong**
What really excites me is not a new ATH. But the fact that Bitcoin empowers people, and the elite are unhappy with it, but there's nothing they can do to stop it.