Middle School Physical Science Full Curriculum #3-Bonding, Reactions & Solutions
In this 8 week course, students will learn about Chemical Bonding, Chemical Reactions, and the Chemistry of Solutions through presentations, demos and in class experiments.
Jessica Lewis
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What's included
8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students will receive assignments/worksheets weekly that will reinforce what was learned in class. The worksheets will be completed on Nearpod using a link that I will provide. The students will NOT be required to login to Nearpod. The assignments/worksheets will provide them with instant feedback on their performance. I will receive a report of their performance once it is completed on the website. If there are parts of the assignments in which students are having trouble it will be reviewed during the next class. We will be completing some optional labs in class, but some weeks the students will have optional labs that they can complete at home. All of these assignments will be used to reinforce what the students learned in class.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Each week in this 8-week course students will view an interesting interactive presentation. Many classes will include demonstrations and optional in class experiments. Most labs are prerecordings of me performing the experiment. However, I will teach each step live over zoom as we pause and work through the video. I prerecord the labs to ensure I can watch the students over zoom to help them properly perform each step. The students have the option to perform the experiment at home along with me or observe me performing the experiment. If students wish to participate at home, required supplies for each experiment will be provided at least a week in advance. Most if not all optional experiments use simple household items. Throughout the lesson the learners progress will be measured through interactive games, quizzes, and questions within the Nearpod presentation. They will be responding on their own devices. There is a free textbook that will be used along with this class CK-12 Physical Science for Middle School. This class will cover sections 7, 8 and 10. The book can be freely viewed at CK-12.org (https://flexbooks.ck12.org/cbook/ck-12-middle-school-physical-science-flexbook-2.0/) Topics Covered: Week 1: Introduction to Chemical Bonds Ionic Bonds Week 2: Covalent Bonds Metallic Bonds Week 3: Introduction to Chemical Reactions Week 4: Chemical Equations Week 5: Types of Chemical Reactions Chemical Reactions and Energy Week 6: Introduction to Solutions Week 7: Solubility and Concentration Week 8: Acids and Bases Additional class you maybe interested in for the Full Curriculum: Physical Science for Middle School - Matter Unit #1 (Offered as both a live and flex class) Physical Science for Middle School- Atomic Structure & the Periodic Table #2 (Offered as both a live and flex class) Middle School Physical Science - Motion, Force, Energy, Waves & Electromag. Rad. #4
Learning Goals
After this 8 week course students will be able to:
Define chemical bond.
List general properties of compounds.
Describe how ionic bonds form.
List properties of ionic compounds.
Describe how covalent bonds form.
Compare properties of polar and nonpolar covalent compounds.
Describe how metallic bonds form.
Relate the nature of metallic bonds to the properties of metals.
Identify alloys and their uses.
Describe how chemical reactions occur.
List signs that a chemical reaction has occurred.
Describe how to write chemical equations.
Demonstrate how to balance chemical equations.
Relate the law of conservation of mass to balancing chemical equations.
Explain how synthesis reactions occur.
Describe how decomposition reactions occur.
Describe single and double replacement reactions.
Explain how combustion reactions occur.
Describe endothermic reactions.
Describe exothermic reactions.
Relate the law of conservation of energy to chemical reactions.
Define activation energy.
Identify factors that affect the rates of chemical reactions.
Other Details
Supply List
Week 1 hot tap water alum Measuring spoons Nylon fishing line (just enough to hang your crystal the 2nd day) 2 jars Spoon Something to cover the jar: coffee filter, paper towel, etc. Note: We will start this lab in class, but it will be completed outside of class. The crystals will be extracted the 2nd day and placed back in the jars to grow an even bigger crystal. Week 2 Polarity Experiment: Pint canning jar with lid 1 cup water Food coloring 1 cup oil 2 teaspoons dish soap Measuring spoons Week 5 Is it Endothermic or Exothermic? Vinegar Baking Soda Measuring spoons Cup Thermometer Week 7 Supersaturated solution: Real or fake flower Borax Water Pot Stove or hot plate Spoon Heat safe jar Food coloring (optional) Something to cover your jar: coffee filter or paper towel Week 8 Acid or Base: Red cabbage Blender Water Strainer pipette or dropper container to hold the cabbage juice 4 clear cups or test tubes Vinegar Laundry Detergent 2 other household items to test for pH Note: The cabbage will need to be blended and the liquid strained prior to class.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
There is a free textbook that will be used along with this class CK-12 Physical Science for Middle School. This class will cover sections 7, 8 and 10. The book can be freely viewed at CK-12.org (https://flexbooks.ck12.org/cbook/ck-12-middle-school-physical-science-flexbook-2.0/)
Joined June, 2020
4.8
109reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Longwood College
Hi, I am very happy to have the opportunity to help your child learn and realize their full potential in Science. My classes are fun and exciting. Your Learners will learn all about Science while completing cool and fascinating experiments. In each class students will get the opportunity to perform fun but educational labs. They will learn how and why everything works. I'm a Chemist. I obtained a BS in Chemistry and Secondary Education with a minor in Computer Science from Longwood University. I have taught in the public school system teaching Chemistry and Mathematics on the High School level. In addition, I have taught Science classes on the Middle School level. I also teach ESL courses online. I also love crafting and cooking. I began learning to sew, knit, bake and cook at about 8 years old at home and in the 4-H club. Since College I have also fell in love with real estate, and have become a real estate investor. It's like real life monopoly. Real estate investing is fun and challenging all in one.
Currently I am a Chemist for the Department of Transportation. What I do enjoy most about my job with the DOT is when I get the opportunity to work with STEM students throughout the year. They visit and I get to show them all the cool stuff I do at work. I have always had a love for science and teaching. I would always find a way to do experiments and teach my dolls as a kid. I love teaching so much and can't wait to possibly inspire more future Scientist.Reviews
Live Group Class
$112
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Completed by 32 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
3-10 learners per class
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