Chemistry: Atoms, Molecules, Ions
This class presents the systems for naming chemical compounds to provide the learner with the vocabulary necessary to understand Chemistry and pursue lab studies.
Dr. Valverde
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8 pre-recorded lessons
1 week
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. This class has a duration of 1 hr chucked into 9 sections. Each lesson is followed by an assignment that will help students to reinforce the concepts learned during class. All assignments are submitted electronically. Students receive feedback within 24 hrs of each submission.Assessment
Summative assessments will be optional and available to students. The goal is to provide students with exposure to what a standardized assessment looks like without adding the anxiety that comes with testing. Student achievement will be measured formatively in the form of discussions, and assignments.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner - Advanced Level
How long is this course? This is a one week self paced class. The full duration of the class is one hour and it is chunked into 8 sections that allow student practice. What will students learn in this course? This course is designed to give students an understanding of chemical principles. Students will develop the skills and content necessary to succeed in college level science courses. Major topics covered are atomic structure, bonding, reactions, states of matter, and solutions. About the instructor I come to you with over 15 years of experience in STEM education. I am a certified math and science educator in 6 different States. I am also certified as an AP Chemistry instructor. I hold a Bachelor's Degree of Science with distinguished honors. In addition, I hold a Masters Degree Science Education and Doctorate of Philosophy in Teaching Learning and Culture with a specialization in Science and Mathematics Education. You never stop learning! I became a teacher by choice. Teaching young minds has been one of the best things that has happened to me. I love to learn as much as I love to teach! Class assignments Each lesson is followed by an assignment that will help students to reinforce the concepts learned during class. All assignments are submitted electronically. Students receive feedback within 24 hrs of each submission. Additional Resources You need three things for this class: a notebook, a scientific calculator, and a pencil. Dr. V. will provide you with access to readings, slide decks, vocabulary lists, and practice problems after each class. Who normally takes this class? This class is generally taken by high school students in their sophomore , junior or senior year.
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
The Early History of Chemistry
Lesson 2:
Fundamental Chemical Laws
1 assignment
Lesson 3:
Dalton’s Atomic Theory
1 assignment
Lesson 4:
Early Experiments to Characterize the Atom
1 assignment
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Supply List
You need three things for this class: a notebook, a scientific calculator, and a pencil. Dr. V. will provide you with access to readings, slide decks, vocabulary lists, and practice problems after each class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
This course supports students in preparing for the official AP Chemistry exam. Therefore, several open resources from the official AP Central website will be referenced (i.e., formula charts, exam description, etc.).
AP Central: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/
Joined July, 2022
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About the instructor
I come to you with over 15 years of experience in STEM education. I am a certified math and science educator in 6 different States. I am also certified as an AP Chemistry instructor. I hold a Bachelor's Degree of Science with distinguished honors. In addition, I hold a Masters Degree Science Education and Doctorate of Philosophy in Teaching Learning and Culture with a specialization in Science and Mathematics Education. You never stop learning!
I became a teacher by choice. Teaching young minds has been one of the best things that has happened to me. I love to learn as much as I love to teach!
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Ages: 11-18
