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Science Made Easy Experiences With the Chemistry of Carbon

Skill up fast on your organic chemistry processes. Know the compounds, define their structure, understand their formations, and master a challenging branch of the sciences. It's made easy! through drawing, modeling, and curious conversation
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What's included

1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours
Projects
1-2 hours per week. Each short will provide a molecular build of
Assessment
Learners will receive a skills checklist for self-evaluation of mastery of the expected class outcomes. The checklist is in the course welcome email and is distributed upon sign-up.

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 9
Intermediate Level
NOTE: To get the most out of this class, it is highly recommended to review the materials class list. The molecular modeling kit will be used across courses and is a one-time investment. Kits are readily available from a variety of science educational companies.

Essential Questions:
1. Detail why carbon is important and its capabilities
2. Discuss the the forming and formations of carbon-to-carbon bonds.
3. Create a representation of single, double, and triple bonds
4. Define and represent symmetry and three dimensions

What the learner will do:
1. Develop and write your defining scientific thought processes.
2. Draw out solutions to complex problems.
3. Create a model that represents your thinking and be able to visualize the processess. 
4. Analyze the potential outcomes for prioritization and realistic production.
5. Connect learning outcomes to more conversations in chemistry.

By the end of this class learners will be able to:
1. Create a molecule through a chosen method (drawing, model)
2. Discuss carbon, its affinity, placement, and orientation
3. Define real world examples of carbon and carbon-based molecules that make up life

Class structure:
1. Opening and defining class content and questions
2. Walk though of materials and organization
3. Activity of either drawing or modeling and defining the concepts
4. Discussing related concepts
5. Sharing of ideas and final model project

This class is highly interactive and requires manipulation of multiple materials such as a notebook and writing object, small parts to the model frame (if chosen), and hand eye and color coordination.

The teacher will model and ask learners to identify. Learners can remain on mute and participate in the conversation through observation, speaking the words on mute, chatting, or sharing out loud with the rest of the class. 

The presentation style is conversational and ideas and feedback will be shared in the moment to support guided learning and the possibilities available and relevant to the subject.
Learning Goals
Define the the structure, properties, composition, reactions, and preparation of carbon-containing compounds.
Detail the characteristics and uses of carbon.
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Other Details

Supply List
Classroom handouts from posts, digital or printed
Graph paper
Pencils and/or colored pencils
Moleuclar model kit to be purchased from your preferred retailer. Sample item below

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0728J19LW?ref=fed_asin_title
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Doctoral Degree in Chemistry from The University of Tennessee
Mike Blanchard, Ph.D. Chemistry
Master's Degree in Music from University of Tennessee
Blanchard Teacher
Bachelor's Degree in Music from Ohio University
Blanchard Teacher
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from Ohio University
Mike Blanchard, Ph.D. Chemistry
Dr. Michael Blanchard completed his PhD at the University of Tennessee. He spent his time discussing the use of Lewis acids, Ziegler-Natta catalysis, and working to scale processes for efficiency. Before his PHD, Dr. Mike studied forensic sciences. There, his passion for the interdisciplinary work of chemistry began. From cooking to building to living in the world around us, Dr. Mike's passion is sharing how we are all connected to the study of chemistry. It was the development of the specific fields of chemistry that awarded him Adjunct Professor at Warren National University. He quickly discovered that his passion for sharing and connecting knowledge was the point which learners' owned a solid conceptual foundation and were at the crossroads of deeper diving topics, such as organic chemistry and beyond.

To learn more about Dr. Mike's interests, read his dissertation here:
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_graddiss/124/

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Ages: 11-14
1-6 learners per class

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