Chemistry Part 2
In this 10 week course, students will explore some of the fundamentals of highschool chemistry. This course is part 2 of a 3 part, comprehensive chemistry course.
Amy Davis M.Ed.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(103)
What's included
10 live meetings
8 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. 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.Assessment
Formative assessments will be given regularly in each class meeting to assess student learning and connections. Formative assessment information will be available upon parent request. The grade for this course will be determined by an optional Final Exam at the end of the 10 week class.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 11
Topics Covered: Week 1: Forming Ions Week 2: Ionic Bonding Week 3: Advanced Ionic Bonding Week 4: Covalent Bonding Week 5: Lewis Structures Week 6: Molecular Geometry Week 7: Balancing Chemical Equations Week 8: Electronegativity & Forces Week 9: Formal Charge Week 10: Review and Final 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. 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...
Construct formulas and names for ionic compounds, including polyatomic ion compounds
Describe the nature of transition metals and determine the charge of a particular transition metal within a compound
Differentiate between covalent and ionic bonds
Name and construct a formula for covalent compounds
Draw Lewis structure models for compounds
Calculate the formal charge for each atom in a compound
Identify the molecular geometry of 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
Other Details
Supply List
Students will benefit from having but are not required to have: -paper and pencil/pen -a calculator
Language of Instruction
English
Joined June, 2020
4.9
103reviews
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
Welcome!
I'm Amy Davis (she/her) and I've been teaching on Outschool since 2020. My primary focus is on semester long high school science classes. My teaching style is to try to create a positive, low-stress environment with plenty of opportunity for student interaction without forcing or making anyone uncomfortable. I use Nearpod for interactive lessons and I provide a Google Slides digital notebook to all students, which includes handouts for each weekly lesson, and places for students to keep track of grades, notes, and resources.
I recognize that different families have different ways of keeping (or not keeping) grades, as well as different local regulations about classes and grades, so all graded quizzes and exams outside of class are completely optional.
A Little Background About Me:
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 at my local community college. I have been a certified 8-12 science teacher in Texas since 2012, spending 5 years teaching in public school, 3 years teaching at a homeschool co-op and rest of the time teaching online and at the community college. I have taught chemistry, biology, earth science, life science, forensic science, integrated physics and chemistry in grades 8-12.
I enjoy hanging out with and homeschooling my two teenagers, spending time outside in my native plant wildlife garden, trying all kinds of new things, and relaxing with my three dogs.
If you have any further questions, please send me a message. I would love to hear from you.Reviews
Live Group Class
$180
for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
50 min
Completed by 14 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-17
2-10 learners per class
