General Chemistry - Part II (Ongoing)
This course will cover the second semester of general high school chemistry. Students will learn chemistry with real-world applications in a fun, exciting way that focuses on understanding concepts rather than memorizing. #academic
Ashley McLaurin
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What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. includedAssessment
Assigned Weekly - Practice Problems. Sometimes Videos and Articles will be assigned. Homework is optional but strongly encouraged. Keys will be provided after the assignment's due date. **If parents want a grade for this course, a copy of the completed work needs to be submitted through the classroom to the teacher directly using the teacher communication tab.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
I have set this course up to mirror a general chemistry course using NGSS standards. This will ensure that your student has a cohesive class sequenced in a manner designed to help students make sense of the material and the reasons behind learning this subject matter. Each week will include note sheets, practice problems, and a review. I will have suggestions and examples of chemistry lab activities, but due to the format of this course, it does not include a mandatory laboratory portion. Feel free to jump in at any point if you need a specific concept or want to review it. The newest section begins in the fall of 2023. ⭐Unit 5 - Energy and Chemical Reactions Week of 9/3/23 - Calculating Bond Energy Week of 9/10/23 - Endothermic and Exothermic Calculations Week of 9/17/23 - Enthalpy Week of 9/24/23 - Entropy Unit 5 Test - Digital ⭐Unit 6 - Reaction Rates Week of 10/1/23 - Calculating Rates Week of 10/8/23 - Factors Affecting Reaction Rates Week of 10/15/23 - Collision Theory Week of 10/22/23 - Interpreting Data Week of 10/29/23 - Catalysts Week of 11/5/23 - Catalysts and Application Week of 11/12/23 - Reversible Reactions Week of 11/19/23 - Factors Affecting Equilibrium and Calculations Week of 11/26/23 - Introducing Acids and pH Week of 12/3/23 -Strong Acids and pH Calculations Week of 12/10/23 - Introducing Bases/Conjugate Acids - Bases Week of 12/17/23 - Calculating pH and pOH Week of 1/7/24 - Acid/Base Titration Week of 1/14/24 - Interpreting Data Unit 6 Test - Digital ⭐Unit 7 - Nuclear Chemistry Week of 1/21/24 - Radioisotopes/Nuclear Strong Forces Week of 1/28/24 - Types of Radiation Week of 2/4/24 - Reading/Balancing Nuclear Equations Week of 2/11/24 - Fission/Fusion Week of 2/18/24 - Half-Life Week of 2/25/24 - Sources/Uses Unit 7 Test - Digital ⭐Unit 8 - Introduction to Organic Chemistry Week of 3/3/24 - Introduction to Organic Chemistry Week of 3/10/24 - Drawing using Line Angle Diagrams Week of 3/17/24 - Alkanes and Properties Week of 3/24/24 - Alkenes and Properties Week of 3/31/24 - Alkynes and Properties Week of 4/7/24 - Cyclic Compounds and Properties Week of 4/14/24 - Organic Compounds in Daily Life Week of 4/21/24 - End of Unit Review Unit 8 Test - Digital
Learning Goals
As stated by the NGSS:
⭐HS-PS1-1: Use the periodic table as a model to predict the relative properties of elements based on the patterns of electrons in the outermost energy level of atoms.
⭐HS-PS1-2: Construct and revise an explanation for the outcome of a simple chemical reaction based on the outermost electron states of atoms, trends in the periodic table, and knowledge of the patterns of chemical properties.
⭐HS-PS1-4: Develop a model to illustrate that the release or absorption of energy from a chemical reaction system depends upon the changes in total bond energy.
⭐HS-PS1-5: Apply scientific principles and evidence to explain the effects of changing the temperature or concentration of the reacting particles on the rate at which a reaction occurs.
⭐HS-PS1-6: Refine the design of a chemical system by specifying a change in conditions that would produce increased amounts of products at equilibrium.
⭐HS-PS1-7: Use mathematical representations to support the claim that atoms and mass are conserved during a chemical reaction.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The following third-party tools are used for this class.
CK12 Flexbooks - Used for practice problems and calculations. (No account necessary.)
Gimkit - End of class review game. (No account necessary.)
Google Forms - Students will submit their unit tests using a link to the direct Google Form. (No account necessary.)
Blooket - End of class review game. (No account necessary.)
Phet Simulations - These simulations are used to visualize bonding, molecular motion, and concentrations. (No account necessary.)
Supply List
The teacher-provided note sheets, supplemental video links, and articles that students will need will be provided the Sunday before class each week.
1 file available upon enrollment
Language of Instruction
English
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Indiana Teaching Certificate in Science
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Ball State University
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Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-8 learners per class
