Chemistry for High School: Part 2
In this 16 week course, students will explore some of the fundamentals of high school chemistry. This course is part 2 of a 2 part, comprehensive chemistry course.
Amy Davis M.Ed.
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What's included
16 live meetings
13 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students may intermittently be given optional, 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.Assessment
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.Grading
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.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Topics Covered: Week 1: Lewis Structures Week 2: Molecular Geometry Week 3: Balancing Chemical Equations Week 4: Electronegativity & Forces Week 5: Formal Charge Week 6: Introduction to Chemical Reactions Week 7: Energy and Reactions Week 8: Midterm Review and Exam Week 9: Introduction to Moles Week 10: Moles and Reactions Week 11: Limiting Reactants Week 12: Gasses Week 13: Solubility Week 14: Introduction to Acids and Bases Week 15: pH and pOH Week 16: Final Review and Exam Each lesson will include some form of lecture instruction using slides, images and/or video clips; and a variety of short, formative assessments such as multiple-choice questions, discussion, collaboration boards, matching games, drawing, writing activities, and interactive skills activities. This model allows for frequent assessment and student interaction. Throughout the course students will be given the tools to build a digital notebook to organize class handouts, grades, resources, and notes. The notebook will be given in the Google Slides format, so a Google account is helpful. The notebook will be available in another format upon parent request. Here is an example tentative schedule for each lesson: 2-5 minutes: Introduction to the class, student expectations, and each other. 5-7 minutes: Engage - Interactive activity to introduce the topic 10-15 minutes: Explore - Lecture style instruction and scaffolded practice 5-7 minutes: Explain - How does the topic relate to the real-world? 10-15 minutes: Evaluate - Formative assessments and/or quiz This course will be taught using Nearpod lessons, which allows for the interaction mentioned above. If your student will be using a tablet or phone, they will need to download the free Nearpod app, which can be found in the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. I will be posting a link to the Nearpod website and a code into the chat box when class starts and students using a computer will be able to access the lesson via the link or by going to the Nearpod website and entering in the code.
Learning Goals
By the end of this course students will be able to...
Draw Lewis structure models for compounds
Identify the molecular geometry of a compound
Calculate the formal charge for each atom in a compound
Determine polarity of a compound using the concept of electronegativity
Use an understanding of polarity and attraction to assign intermolecular forces to particular substances
Identify different types of chemical reactions
Write balanced chemical equations
Explain the energy change in chemical reactions
Understand and use the unit of measurement called a mole to calculate the number of particles in a specific amount of substance
Calculate the molar mass of an element
Use mole ratios to perform stoichiometric calculations for chemical reactions
Explain the relationship between various characteristics of gasses using gas laws
Identify factors that affect solubility
Define acids and bases in two different manners
Calculate the pH and the pOH of various solutions
Syllabus
16 Lessons
over 16 WeeksLesson 1:
Lewis Structures
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Molecular Geometry
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Balancing Chemical Equations
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Electronegativity & Forces
50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This course will be taught using Nearpod lessons, which allows for the interaction mentioned above. If your student will be using a tablet or phone, they will need to download the free Nearpod app, which can be found in the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. I will be posting a link to the Nearpod website and a code into the chat box when class starts and students using a computer will be able to access the lesson via the link or by going to the Nearpod website and entering in the code.
The student notebook for this course will be given in the Google Slides format, so a Google account is helpful. The notebook will be available in another format upon parent request.
Kahoot will be used as a review game a couple of times during this course.
Pre-Requisites
Students should complete Chemistry for High School: Part 1 before this course.
Supply List
Students will be provided with a digital notebook containing handouts, quiz links, grade recording sheet, and a place to take notes.
Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Indiana Teaching Certificate in Science
Texas Teaching Certificate in Science
Master's Degree in Education from Texas A&M Commerce
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.Reviews
Live Group Course
$360
for 16 classes1x per week, 16 weeks
50 min
Completed by 12 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
3-10 learners per class
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