Get in Your Element! Chemistry Semester Self-Paced
Hilaire Baxley, M.A.
Average rating:4.7Number of reviews:(291)
In this semester self-paced course, students will study the basics of high school chemistry such as balancing equations, atoms, stoichiometry, acids, bases and more. Students will learn hands-on with simulations and labs!
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 12
In this flexible schedule class, students will learn the principles of high school chemistry. Chemistry is a math heavy science, so students are recommended to have a prior knowledge of at least Algebra 1. This class does not have any live meetings. Although this class does not have live meetings, students will interact with each other and myself. I will post 1-2 instructional videos each week along with guided notes and a textbook resource. Homework and practice problems will be a mixture...
15 lessons//15 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Classification and Properties of Matter, Measurements and Conversions, DensityStudents will learn types of matter and classification. Students will learn how to convert measurements and calculate density.Week 2Lesson 2Atomic Structure, Ions, Isotopes, Periodic Table Intro, Metals, Nonmetals, MetalStudents will learn all about subatomic particles. Students will learn how to read the periodic tables and learn about properties of elements in various groups.Week 3Lesson 3Mole conversions, Empirical and Molecular FormulasStudents will learn about the mole. Students will calculate molecular and empirical formulas.Week 4Lesson 4Electrons, Bohr Model, Electron Configuration, Periodic Trends and FamiliesStudents will learn how to draw Bohr Models and electron configurations. Students will learn about the trends of the periodic table.Week 5Lesson 5Ionic and Metallic Bonds and Naming RulesStudents will learn characteristics of ionic and metallic bonds. Students will learn how to name all types of ionic bonds.Week 6Lesson 6Covalent Bonds, Lewis Structures, Naming Rules, Polarity, Intermolecular ForcesStudents will learn about covalent bonds, how to name them, and how to draw Lewis structures. Students will learn how polarity and intermolecular forces impact melting and boiling points.Week 7Lesson 7Review WeekStudents will review certain topics at teacher discretion.Week 8Lesson 8Nuclear Chemistry, Radiation, Decay, Half-life, Fission and FusionStudents will learn how to calculate half-life problems. Students will learn about nuclear chemistry and solve nuclear equations.Week 9Lesson 9Chemical vs Physical Changes, Chemical Reactions, Balancing EquationsStudents will learn about chemical and physical changes. Students will learn how to balance equations.Week 10Lesson 10Stoichiometry, Limiting ReactantsStudents will learn how to solve stoichiometry problems. Students will be able to determine the limiting reactant in a given equation.Week 11Lesson 11Gas Laws, Properties of GasesStudents will learn properties of gases. Students will be able to solve gas law equations.Week 12Lesson 12Solutions and Net Ionic EquationsStudents will learn about various solutions. Students will be able to solve molarity and dilution problems.Week 13Lesson 13Properties of Acids and Bases, Calculating pH, Neutralization and TitrationStudents will learn the properties of acids and bases. Students will solve logarithmic equations to find pH, pOH, and concentrations.Week 14Lesson 14Thermochemistry, Phase Changes, EnthalpyStudents will learn how to solve thermochemical equations. Students will be able to calculate heat based on a heating curve.Week 15Lesson 15Review and Final ExamStudents will review concepts (teacher discretion) for the Final Exam.
I have taught High School Chemistry for four years. I have also tutored many students in this subject over the course of my teaching career.
Homework Offered
Homework will be a mixture of practice problems, worksheets, interactive practice, simulations, and labs. There will be optional textbook readings if students want this resource to improve their understanding. Students should expect to spend three hours a week on their homework assignments.2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Students will have short assessments every other week. They will also turn in lab reports to demonstrate their understanding of the chemistry concepts of the lab.Grades Offered
Grades are offered per parent request. Students must submit work through the classroom page. A grade document will be shared with the student and parent so they can see how they are progressing through the course.
Most materials for labs will be common household items.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
We will use the CK-12 Chemistry Text, PhET Interactive Simulations, Kahoot, and Quizizz to supplement the weekly videos.
Average rating:4.7Number of reviews:(291)
Hello! My name is Hilaire, and I am a High School Chemistry teacher. Well, by title only. I have been teaching for 9 years and have taught a variety of subjects: Spanish, Biology, ESL, Chemistry, Physical Science, and Math. I also have tutored a...
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Completed by 11 learners
Ages: 13-18
