High School Chemistry Part 2: Intro to Organic Chemistry W/ Weekly Labs/Projects
This course is a 15 week introduction to organic chemistry and comes with a 120 page course e-book as well as optional homework assignments, at-home projects and labs, and assessments of student knowledge.
Lora Danley, M.S. - Chemistry, Physics, Science
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(53)
What's included
15 live meetings
15 in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. I will provide optional homework problems with answers reinforce concepts from class. Homework is not turned in to be graded, but a student may email me if they cannot figure out the answer to a problem. Students will also have the option of assigned reading from the e-textbook which will be around 6-10 pages per week.Projects
Students will have the opportunity to do at-home projects to further their understanding of concepts.Mastery Evaluation
Students will be provided with an optional test at the end of each unit (physics, chemistry, and biology) to test their knowledge of the subject matter.Letter Grade
To request a letter grade for a learner, the learner or the learner's parent or guardian should contact me during the first week of class. Requirements for a grade are to complete all three tests and six of the at-home projects of the learner’s choosing.Class Experience
Advanced Level
A grade for the class is available if requested. Save $32 when you use code DANLEYSAVE32 until April 15, 2025. Thiis course will introduce students to the topics in organic chemistry and is meant to give students interested in the sciences and health professions knowledge of the subject before taking it in college. Students will need to have a good understanding of general chemistry to succeed in the course, however students do not need to have a strong grasp of mathematics to understand the topics presented. We will focus on a specific topic or series of topics each week with previous concepts being integrated into later topics when appropriate. Material will be taught in the Socratic method as much as possible along with examples and illustrations. During each class we will go over a worksheet to help solidify the concepts taught, and students will be asked to contribute their knowledge to the completion of the worksheet. Optional out-of-class homework assignments with answers will further help students master the concepts. An optional assessment at the end of each unit (every five weeks) will test the knowledge of the student. Optional at-home labs and projects will help students gain hands-on experience with the concepts.
Learning Goals
Students will gain an understanding of the basics of organic chemistry.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum15 Lessons
over 15 WeeksLesson 1:
INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
We'll talk about what makes a compound organic and then we'll go over the various functional groups, formal charge, and VESPR theory. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
NAMING ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
We'll learn the rules for naming organic compounds with various functional groups. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
HYRBIDIZATION
We'll talk about what it means for a compound to have hybridized orbitals and learn to identify the type of hybridization for a particular atom engaged in a bond. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
RESONANCE
We'll discuss what the concept of resonance is and learn how to draw resonance structures for different compounds. 60 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
If students choose to do that at-home projects, they may be using sharp objects, glassware, chemicals, heating elements, and need to wear safety glasses, gloves, and/or aprons.
Pre-Requisites
Students need to have a solid understanding of general chemistry.
Supply List
I will provide digital copies of the in-class worksheets as well as the optional homework problems and answers and the optional tests and answers. A PDF copy of an e-textbook will also be provided. Materials for at-home projects and labs will mostly be common household items, but learners will need to purchase a molecular model kit if they choose to do some of the projects. (Learners only need to complete 6 labs/projects of their choosing in order to receive a grade).
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
I will provide a copy of an e-textbook in PDF format to accompany the course after the first class meeting. A PDF of the periodic table will also be included for students to use or they may use their own.
Joined May, 2020
5.0
53reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Science from University of California at Berkeley
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology
I have a B.S. in Chemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an M.S. in Chemistry from the University of California at Berkeley. I have taught and tutored Organic Chemistry to students at the high school and college level for over six years throughout my teaching career. Reviews
Live Group Course
$315
for 15 classes1x per week, 15 weeks
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
4-12 learners per class
