Let's Make Models of Molecules (Flex)

Molecules make up our entire world, and atoms make up molecules. In this course, students will create clay atoms and then use them to build 3-4 new clay molecules each week. Molecules will range from the simple (water, carbon dioxide) to the complex (sucrose) and everything in between. This class is perfect for students who are interested in chemistry and just starting to learn about atoms and molecules. 

Each week in the classroom, there will be several videos and handouts posted. 

Video 1 will be information about that week's molecules- their chemical formula, uses, discovery, and importance. Video 2 will walk students through how to build the molecule. For each molecule, we will look at the chemical formula, determine how many of each atom will be needed, and then build the actual structure. 

Handout 1 each week will be a guided notes sheet on the structures and uses of each molecule. Handout 2 will be a template to make molecule trading cards- students will draw (or take) a picture of the molecule, and then fill in information about its chemical formula and uses. 

Additionally, each week, students will have the opportunity to post on an "Ask Me Anything" thread- where they can ask me their chemistry-related questions and I'll answer them via recorded video. 

All videos in this course are created by the instructor and are uploaded as a link to an unlisted YouTube video. 

Schedule:
Week 1 - water, ammonia, ethylene, benzene
Week 2 - carbon dioxide, methane, ozone, sulfur dioxide
Week 3 - hydrochloric acid, carbonic acid, urea, glucose
Week 4 - vanillin, ethyl butyrate, malic acid, caffeine