Middle School Chemistry Full Curriculum Semester Long Science Classes
In this engaging 16-week semester chemistry course, students will be introduced to the foundations and principles of chemistry.
Dr. David Purvis
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(42)
What's included
16 live meetings
13 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Assignments: Optional activities, readings, worksheets, and experiments will be offered throughout the semester.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
The study of chemistry and the atomic world is in many ways the foundation to understanding modern science. This course will cover atoms, molecules, and chemical bonds and will extend through the periodic table and the characteristics of metals and nonmetals. This content provides the setting for learning about chemical and physical changes, as well as chemical reactions and equations. Solution chemistry allows students to gain experience in practical chemistry and offers interesting reactions for students to observe. Students will investigate the way substances react and how energy is important in the dynamics of matter and its states. Along the way, they will be exposed to the scientific method, scientific measurement techniques using the metric system, and inquiry-based science. The live classes will include interesting demonstrations. PLEASE NOTE: Students are expected to be onscreen during during any class discussions or questions General Topic Sequence Week 1 Introduction to Chemistry, The Atom, Measuring Mass Week 2 Electrons, Measuring Volume, Metric System, Elemental Symbols Week 3 Atomic Models, Chemical Elements and the Periodic Table, Metals Week 4 Halogens, Nobel Gases, Molecules and Compounds, Chemical Formulas Week 5 Covalent and Ionic Bonds, Valence electrons Week 6 Solubility and Solutions, Concentration, Saturated Solutions and Crystals Week 7 Density of Liquids, Water, Buoyancy, Mixtures Week 8 Chemical and Physical Changes Week 9 Phases of Matter, Changes of State Week 10 Mass and Melting, Temperature and Kinetic theory Week 11 Gases, Oxygen and Carbon dioxide, Chromatography Techniques Week 11 Rates of reactions, Endo and Exothermic Reactions, Chemical Extractions Week 12 Chemical Reactions, Products and Reactants Week 13 Rates of reactions, Endo and Exothermic Reactions, Conservation of Mass, Chemical Equations, Balancing Week 14 Catalysts, Acids and Bases, Neutralization reactions Week 15 Acids and Bases, Indicators, buffers Week 16 Chemical Extractions, Electrochemistry Student Support: The instructor is available by email. Prerequisites: none Materials: To complete assignments, students will need to purchase a printable Chemistry workbook packet from www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Dr-Daves-Science.
Other Details
Supply List
Students will need a notebook for assignments, observations, and experimental results. Occasionally students will need certain easily-obtainable materials from stores. For full participation, there are also a few materials that need to be purchased separately: a balance, a couple of 100/50 ml graduated cylinders, a few plastic pipets, pH paper, and a small alcohol thermometer. To complete assignments, students will also need to purchase a printable Middle School Chemistry workbook packet at https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Middle-School-Chemistry-Packet-5894702
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2021
4.9
42reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Doctoral Degree in Science from Rutgers University
I have a PhD in Microbiology but soon thereafter became certified to teach because I wanted to be with kids. I have many years experience teaching middle school science including having taught 8th grade chemistry for several years. Even in an online setting, I make my classes as hands-on, interesting, fun, and rigorous as possible. Reviews
Live Group Class
$360
for 16 classes1x per week, 16 weeks
50 min
Completed by 14 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
6-12 learners per class
