High School Chemistry- Semester 2 Full Year Curriculum
This is the 2nd semester of a full-year curriculum course designed to engage learners in the concepts of high school chemistry. We will delve into the world of chemistry with hands-on activities and engaging discussions.
Kesha Williams, Ph.D.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(16)
What's included
18 live meetings
16 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Practice problems are given most weeks and are highly encouraged. Homework problems are not scored unless requesting a grade for the course. However, they are a great way to review the concepts we learn each week and are highly encouraged regardless of requesting a final grade. Homework, when given, should be completed and submitted to me each week by Saturday for review and feedback through Outschool messaging. Learners are sometimes provided an optional at-home lab for some topics. While these labs use household items, parental supervision is required when conducting any experiments!Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
This is the 2nd semester of a full-year curriculum high school chemistry course that introduces students to the basics of chemistry. My goal is to make high school chemistry fun and it easier to grasp complex concepts through interaction and discussions. My course materials include videos, demonstrations, presentations with guided notes, simulations and virtual labs, and interactive activities. I have a conversational style of teaching that engages each student. Learners can ask questions and interact with the lesson. Learners should have a basic understanding of Algebra I before taking this course and will need a scientific calculator. Below is the estimated schedule of topics for each week. There is NO CLASS the week of March 18 during the second semester. Semester 2 (18 weeks) Week 1: The Mole 1 Week 2: The Mole 2 Week 3: Stoichiometry Part 1: Mole Ratio, Grams to Mole conversions Week 4: Stoichiometry Part 2: Limiting Reactants, Percent and Theoretical Yields, Quiz Week 5: Phase Calculations/Heating Cooling Curves Week 6: Specific Heat Week 7: Calorimetry, Quiz Week 8: Kinetic-Molecular Theory Week 9: Gas Laws Part 1 Week 10: Gas Laws Part 2, Quiz Week 11: Solutions and Molarity Week 12: Solutions and Saturation Curves, Quiz Week 13: Chemical Equilibrium Part 1 Week 14: Chemical Equilibrium Part 2, Quiz Week 15: Acids and Bases Part 1 Week 16: Acids and Bases Part 2, Quiz Week 17: Nuclear Chemistry Week 18: Review and Final Exam **This course will also be offered as a flex course, where there are still weekly assignments but no live meetings.** While there are no live meetings in a flex course, students are encouraged to remain on schedule. The course is organized with videos, activities, practice, and discussions posted each week. While grading is optional, completing the practice problems, activities, and assessments is strongly encouraged. Depending on the topic, learners will engage in online labs with optional at-home labs. All at-home labs use household or food materials. A supply list will be provided the week before any at-home labs are included, and each at-home lab is optional. Quizzes are also optional unless requesting a final grade. All graded assignments must be submitted for anyone requesting a final grade. Graded assignments include paper quizzes, identified homework, identified online labs, and midterm and final exams. Review activities, such as Quizizz or Kahoot, are not scored but are highly encouraged to review concepts and prepare for each quiz. At-home and some virtual labs are not scored but are highly recommended to gain a deeper understanding of concepts.
Learning Goals
Learners will engage with and learn the basic topics in high school chemistry.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
I use Google Slides for drag-and-drop, labeling, and other interactive activities that I create. These activities allow students to engage with the concepts in a conceptual way, providing the foundation for key concepts. I will provide a paper alternative for assignments that will require printing, cutting, and sorting in some manner.
I use Google Docs for the guided notes that accompany the presentations. This format provides a way for students to complete the notes online if they prefer. I also provide the notes in a PDF format for those that prefer to print and complete them.
A Google Account will be needed to access the interactive activities and Google Docs. However, a printable alternative is provided for each, making the need for an account optional.
To accommodate every learner’s unique needs (food allergies, parental availability for supervision, etc), I use virtual labs and simulations to illustrate specific concepts. PhET labs provide many simulations from the University of Colorado. Explicit instructions are provided for each simulation, complete with images or a video showing each step. An account is not needed to access PhET simulations.
Kahoot and Quizizz are online quiz games that learners can use to check their understanding. Each review game is set to individual users, providing the opportunity to test their knowledge in a fun and interactive way. No account is required to play Quizizz or Kahoot review games.
PTable.com is an online periodic table that is fun and interactive. No account is required.
Supply List
Learners will need - a preferred way to take notes, such as Word Dos, Google Docs, or notebook - a pen or pencil (if writing notes) - a calculator, phone calculators will work when turned sideways for scientific notation - a periodic table of elements. I love using the one on PTable.com. - access to a Google account since some of the activities will use Google Slides or JamBoard.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2022
5.0
16reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Alabama Teaching Certificate in Science
Florida Teaching Certificate in Science
I am a certified science teacher with over 18 years of experience, mostly in high school chemistry, physics, and biology. I have an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry and a doctorate in Education. I love teaching and sharing my love for science with learners!Reviews
Live Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week, 18 weeks
55 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
3-6 learners per class
