High School Chemistry - Semester 2 (General)
This course (16 weeks) will cover the second semester of general high school chemistry. Students will learn chemistry with real-world applications in a fun, exciting way. #academic
Ashley McLaurin
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What's included
32 live meetings
26 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Assigned Weekly - Practice Problems. Sometimes Videos and Articles will be assigned. Homework is optional but strongly encouraged. Keys will be provided after the homework 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.Assessment
At the end of each unit, there will be a unit test. Students can complete the test independently on their schedule.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
This course (16 weeks) will cover the second semester of general high school chemistry. Students will learn chemistry with real-world applications in a fun, exciting way. I 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. ⭐Unit 5 - Energy and Chemical Reactions Week 1 - Energy Changes in Chemical Reactions (HS-PS1-4, HS-PS1-5, and HS-PS1-6) Lesson #1 - Calculating Bond Energy Lesson #2 - Endothermic and Exothermic Calculations Week 2 - Enthalpy and Entropy(HS-PS1-4, HS-PS1-5, and HS-PS1-6) Lesson #3 - Enthalpy Lesson #4 - Entropy Unit 5 Test - Digital ⭐Unit 6 - Reaction Rates Week 3 -Calculating and Determining Reaction Rates (HS-PS1-4, HS-PS1-5, and HS-PS1-6) Lesson #5 - Calculating Rates Lesson #6 - Factors Affecting Reaction Rates Week 4 - Collision Theory (HS-PS1-4, HS-PS1-5, and HS-PS1-6) Lesson #7 - Collision Theory Lesson #8 - Interpreting Data Week 5 - Catalysts (HS-PS1-4, HS-PS1-5, and HS-PS1-6) Lesson #9 - Catalysts Lesson #10 - Catalysts and Application Week 6 - Chemical Equilibrium (HS-PS1-4, HS-PS1-5, and HS-PS1-6) Lesson #11 - Reversible Reactions Lesson #12 - Factors Affecting Equilibrium and Calculations Week 7 - Acids (HS-PS1-1) Lesson #13 - Introducing Acids and pH Lesson #14 -Strong Acids and pH Calculations Week 8 - Bases (HS-PS1-!) Lesson #15 - Introducing Bases/Conjugate Acids - Bases Lesson #16 - Calculating pH and pOH Week 9 - Titration Lesson #17 - Acid/Base Titration Lesson #18 - Interpreting Data Unit 6 Test - Digital ⭐Unit 7 - Nuclear Chemistry Week 10 - Types of Radiation (HS-PS1-8) Lesson #19 - Radioisotopes/Nuclear Strong Forces Lesson #20 - Types of Radiation Week 11 - Nuclear Equations/Half-Life (HS-PS1-8) Lesson #21 - Reading/Balancing Nuclear Equations Lesson #22 - Fission/Fusion Week 12 - Nuclear Reaction (HS-PS1-8) Lesson #23 - Half-Life Lesson #24 - Sources/Uses Unit 7 Test - Digital ⭐Unit 8 - Introduction to Organic Chemistry Week 13 - Organic Chemistry (HS-PS2-6) Lesson #25 - Introduction to Organic Chemistry Lesson #26 - Drawing using Line Angle Diagrams Week 14 - Naming Alkanes/Alkenes (HS-PS2-6) Lesson #27 - Alkanes and Properties Lesson #28 - Alkenes and Properties Week 15 - Naming Alkynes and Cyclic Compounds (HS-PS2-6) Lesson #29 - Alkynes and Properties Lesson #30 - Cyclic Compounds and Properties Week 16 - Organic Compounds and Functional Groups (HS-PS2-6) Lesson #31 - Organic Compounds in Daily Life Lesson #32 - 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 provide an explanation about 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 therefore mass, are conserved during a chemical reaction.
⭐HS-PS1-8: Develop models to illustrate the changes in the composition of the nucleus of the atom and the energy released during the processes of fission, fusion, and radioactive decay.
⭐HS-PS2-6: Investigating or designing new systems or structures requires a detailed examination of the properties of different materials, the structures of different components, and connections of components to reveal their function and/or solve a problem.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)4 Units
32 Lessons
over 16 WeeksUnit 1: Unit 5 - Energy and Chemical Reactions
Lesson 1:
Calculating Bond Energy
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Endothermic and Exothermic Calculations
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Enthalpy
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Entropy
50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
**Any lab activities conducted at home are under the student and family's responsibility since there is no lab portion to this class.**
While we discuss specific substances and the chemistry behind them, stringent laboratory safety guidelines need to be followed, which is impossible in this environment.
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
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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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 Course
$30
weekly or $480 for 32 classes2x per week, 16 weeks
50 min
Completed by 25 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
4-12 learners per class
