This class is taught in English.

By the end of this course students will be able to...

Evaluate and interpret graphical representation of experimental results
Differentiate between qualitative and quantitative assessments
Use scientific notation and dimensional analysis to convert between units of measurement
Explain and give examples for types of changes that matter undergoes, such as physical and chemical changes
Differentiate between mass and weight, and explain the relationship between mass and density
Create models of atoms including subatomic particles
Identify element isotopes
Calculate average atomic mass for given elements
Identify an element by its electron configuration and use electron configurations to create Lewis dot structures for elements
Understand the organization of the periodic table and the information it contains about each element
Construct formulas and names for ionic compounds, including polyatomic ion compounds
Differentiate between covalent and ionic bonds
Name and construct a formula for covalent compounds

I have a bachelor's of science degree in chemistry with a minor in mathematics, and a master's of science degree in secondary education with a minor in chemistry.  I also currently teach adult education classes for at my local community college.  I have been a certified 8-12 science teacher in Texas for the past 10 years, spending 5 of those years teaching in public school and community college, 3 years teaching at a homeschool co-op and rest of the time teaching online. I am certified to teach and have experience teaching chemistry, biology, earth science, life science, forensic science, astronomy, integrated physics and chemistry in grades 8-12.

Homework Offered
Students may intermittently be given short assignments to complete outside of class meeting times.  These assignments will be given to help introduce new topics, practice skills learned, and/or reinforce learning goals. All assignments outside of class will be optional according to parental discretion.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Formative assessments will be given regularly in each class meeting to assess student learning and connections. The grade for this course will be determined by weekly quizzes, a midterm exam and final exam.  All quizzes and exams are optional according to parental discretion but will be available to all students.
Grades Offered
All homework, quizzes and exams are optional, per the preferences of each family.  If assignments are completed, grades can be recorded in the digital notebook (provided in the course).  If requested, a formal grade report will be provided at the conclusion of the course.

This course was created using the text reference: Constructing Chemistry (2nd edition) by Jason Neil.