Get in Your Element! Semester Chemistry Course
In this 15-week course (8-weeks in the summer), 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!
Hilaire Baxley, M.A.
Average rating:
4.7
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What's included
15 live meetings
13 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursHomework
4+ hours per week. Homework will be a mixture of practice problems, worksheets, interactive practice, simulations, and labs. Students will also watch the recorded lecture for the week. There will be optional textbook readings if students want this resource to improve their understanding. Students should expect to spend at least hours a week on their homework assignments.Assessment
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.Grading
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.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
In this semester-long course, 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 will have one live meeting a week. In addition to one live lesson per week, students will have an additional recorded lesson to assist with their notes and assignments. For the live meetings, we will focus on the more difficult concepts and address any questions students have. It will be a very interactive course with example problems, concept review, and review games. My teaching style is energetic which will help students feel comfortable with this, at times, challenging material. 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 of worksheets and labs. Students will have assignments each week and will post any questions that they have or bring them to the live meeting. They will also video and give an explanation of a problem or lab on Flipgrid and respond to their peers many times throughout the semester. We will also have assessments where students can test their knowledge and receive feedback. Per parent request, I can provide grades for the classwork and assessments if needed for a credit.
Learning Goals
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 as well as live meetings.
Syllabus
15 Lessons
over 15 WeeksLesson 1:
Classification and Properties of Matter, Measurements and Conversions, Density
Students will learn types of matter and classification. Students will learn how to convert measurements and calculate density. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Atomic Structure, Ions, Isotopes, Periodic Table Intro, Metals, Nonmetals, Metal
Students will learn all about subatomic particles. Students will learn how to read the periodic tables and learn about properties of elements in various groups. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Mole conversions, Empirical and Molecular Formulas
Students will learn about the mole. Students will calculate molecular and empirical formulas. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Electrons, Bohr Model, Electron Configuration, Periodic Trends and Families
Students will learn how to draw Bohr Models and electron configurations. Students will learn about the trends of the periodic table. 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
This course is math heavy. Students should have completed at least Algebra 1 to be most successful in this course.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
We will use the CK-12 Chemistry Text, PhET Interactive Simulations, Kahoot, and Quizizz to supplement the weekly videos.
Joined March, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
3 Degrees
Master's Degree in Foreign Language from UNC Greensboro
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from UNC Chapel Hill
Bachelor's Degree in Science from UNC Chapel Hill
I am a National Board Certified Teacher. I am a high school chemistry teacher in a public school.Reviews
Live Group Class
$275
for 15 classes1x per week, 15 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
4-12 learners per class
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