Chemistry-Unit Conversion Using Dimensional Analysis - Introduction & Practice
In this two day course, students will learn to use dimensional analysis to convert between units (English and metric). Students will complete several practice problems as part of the lesson. Learn from an experienced teacher/tutor!
Dr. Pachikara, Ph.D.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(104)
What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 50 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. There will be homework practice problems in this class.Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Beginner - Intermediate Level
In this two-day course, students will be introduced to converting units using dimensional analysis- students will learn an efficient step-by-step method for converting between units. I will be teaching using an online chalkboard, presentation slides and practice problems. Worksheet packet that goes along with the presentation and practice problems will be provided. It will be available in the classroom announcement section on the day before class. Students must print the handout before class; learners are expected to take some notes as they fill in the blanks on the handout. This class is an interactive class; when in doubt, students are encouraged to ask questions. I will be assisting students while they work. The class recording will be available to enrolled students after attending the live session. This is meant to help learners review or catch up if they miss anything during class as the class may have diverse learners. Day 1: =>Students will learn to convert between various units, for example, converting between kilometer and miles, or converting between kilograms and pounds. =>Students will learn to convert between metric units (meter to nanometer or picometer to gigameter) using a systematic dimensional analysis based approach. Day 2: =>multi-step unit conversions =>mixed practice problems =>word problems (depending on the pace of each class) NOTE: =>class may go over the allotted time (by 5 minutes or so) depending on the students/class composition =>I will leave the zoom meeting if the student doesn't show up within the first 5 minutes.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to convert between units using dimensional analysis and will be able to apply their knowledge to word problems in chemistry, physics and SAT math.
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
-ability to follow instructions and take notes
-knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, exponents
-know the order of operations
-best if students are familiar with scientific notation
Supply List
Materials to bring to class: -a pencil, an eraser & a notebook -printout of the worksheet packet I provide -a scientific calculator with an 'EE' button or an 'exp' button. -You may also use the online google calculator.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
4.9
104reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in Science
=>Grades 5-12 Certified (2015) Chemistry and Biology Teacher with experience in teaching various science courses [including high school biology & chemistry, 7th and 8th grade science]to middle school and high school students in the school and online
=>ETS Recognition of Excellence in General Sciences and in Biological Sciences (2015)
=>Experienced in tutoring science
=>B.A in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
=>Ph.D. and 3 years of Postdoctoral Fellowship in Biomedical SciencesReviews
Live Group Class
$42
for 2 classes2x per week, 1 week
55 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16
3-12 learners per class
