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Honors Chemistry Course

In this 5-week class, learners will be exposed to the scientific concepts needed to master middle school chemistry.
Mrs. Brandy, B.S. Biology, MPH
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(522)
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Class

What's included

10 live meetings
8 hrs 20 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 8
We will utilize a mixture short quizzes, guided notes, experimentation, demonstrations, PowerPoint presentations, classroom discussions, definition lists, and Quizlet in this two- week course.

During class one, we will learn about states of matter, solids, liquids, and gases
During class two, we will discuss sublimation, condensation, and vaporization
During class three, we will discuss density followed by a relevant experiment.
During class four, we will discuss we will discuss acids, bases, and their subsequent reactions. Also, we will learn solutions, and solubility.
During class five, we will discuss the property similarities amongst the groups of the periodic table groups.
 During class six, we will discuss chemical equation, bonding in metals and properties of metalloids.
During class seven, we will do experiments with household products to demonstrate chemical reactions as they relate to chemical equations. We will also learn through experimentation about controlling the amount of products in a chemical reaction. Parental guidance will be needed if your child would like to participate in the experiment. But, I will be conducting the experiment online so it is not necessary. The experiment is optional. 
During class eight, we will learn how to balance reactions with a special exercise.
During class nine, we will participate in a Kahoot game to review the material live.
During class ten, we will examine the life of Marie Curie, radioactivity, and Isotopes.

It would be helpful if you take Chemistry for Middle School class before you take this class but it is not absolutely necessary. After both of these classes are completed, your student will be exposed to the material needed for  the concepts of chemistry for all of middle school.

MIDDLE GRADE SCIENCE 2011 CHEMISTRY:STUDENT EDITION (Interactive Science) is the text suggested for this course which can be found on Amazon.com, AbeBook.com, or Thriftbooks.com.

Other Details

Supply List
We will need an additional device for class #9 in order to play the Kahoot! game.
MIDDLE GRADE SCIENCE 2011 CHEMISTRY:STUDENT EDITION (Interactive Science) is the text needed for this course which can be found on Amazon.com, AbeBook.com, or Thriftbooks.com.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
The experiments are optional. Materials needed for the next class Experiment Number #1: Alka Seltzer- About 4-5 tablets. Water 3 glasses or 3 clear plastic cups Experiment #2: Vegetable Oil Food Coloring Water 1 Alka Seltzer Tablet A tall clear glass
Joined March, 2020
4.9
522reviews
Rising Star
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Xavier University of Louisiana
I’m a native of New Orleans. I am also a joyful homeschool mother of one and a passionate teacher of Biology, Chemistry, and Nutrition. I not only delight in teaching these subjects well but also enjoy creating a fun and stimulating environment in which to learn. Although I teach the hard sciences, I focus on making those academic  classes amusing with engaging activities and by adding my sense of humor to the mix.  

 I enjoy debate, reading, writing well, cooking, and swimming in my spare time. I was a local Scripps-Howard spelling bee champion. I have also won numerous writing awards. I am proud to be on the board of the Catholic Homeschoolers for the Archdiocese of Galveston/Houston.

 I have a degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Xavier University of Louisiana. I have a Master’s degree in Public Health from Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine with a concentration in Nutrition. I have work experience in laboratory research, medical sales, and medical/editing writing. I completed coursework in Gross Anatomy, Histology, Biochemistry, Statistics, Cardiology, Pulmonology, and Pharmacology at Case Western Reserve School of Medicine in Cleveland, OH. I was formerly employed by Johnson & Johnson and GlaxoSmithkline. I tutor high school biology and I have experience with AP Biology and the Biology CLEP (College Level Examination Program) exam.  I like catering to each child’s interests and responding to each question. I am also an ACE Educator. 

 I do have a loyal following of students and I would like to share the Outschool reviews that has been written about my classes. 

Here are a few:

1)This was my daughter's third class with Mrs. Brandy and it certainly won't be her last.  She learned a lot about chemistry, including high school terms, in an easy to understand way and had fun while doing so.  She enjoyed the camaraderie with the other students, the hands on experiments and the Kahoot.  Mrs. Brandy is knowledgeable about her subjects and shares her information in a fun and engaging manner.  We highly recommend Mrs. Brandy's classes.-Chemisty for Middle School

2)Mrs. Brandy is fantastic.  My daughter was excited to join the classes each week, and was excited to tell me things she learned in class.  I will have her take other Mrs. Brandy classes.  I am a university professor, and was able to overhear some of the classes, and was really impressed - Mrs. Brandy is a real, professional teacher - a lot of respect for her teaching method and curriculum.  I admired her creativity of using candy to illustrate the spine.  Thank you Mrs. Brandy! - Biology for Middle School 

3)You know it's a good class when your kid comes out of it feeling like an area that they previously thought was too technical and tricky would actually be a possible career choice! Excellent teaching here in the truest sense of the word. -Histology/Microanatomy

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$172

for 10 classes
2x per week, 5 weeks
50 min

Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
3-10 learners per class

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