Summer Accelerated High school Curriculum Chemistry (First Semester)
What's included
16 live meetings
13 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Homework is offered every week but it is optional. The homework will consist of worksheets, short essays, and labs. If the homework is completed and submitted to me then I will grade it and offer feedback. If a letter grade or number grade is requested then it will be assigned to the work otherwise the student will receive feedback on what was done well and what needs to be worked on.Assessment
Students will receive formative assessments throughout the 16 week class.They are optional and they are done as take home assignments. At the end of the 16 weeks students will receive a summative semester exam. Any student wishing to receive a grade for the class must complete the semester exam.Grading
Grades are optional. Students may take the class for either no grade, a pass or fail grade or a letter grade. Grades are calculated as shown below… Attendance 15% Participation 15% Homework 20% Semester exam 50% All students who desire a letter grade must complete the semester exam to receive a letter grade. Letter grades will be given in the form of a report card. If a different method of grading is desired that can be discussed as well.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner Level
In this class students will learn the basics of high school chemistry by looking at real life examples and examples, videos and labs they can do at home. The class is highly interactive and students are encouraged to ask questions. Students will practice solving equations and reflecting on what they have learned. Students will also participate in review games and will be assigned homework and notes. No prior knowledge of chemistry is necessary but some knowledge of basic algebra is needed. At the end of the 8 weeks a midterm will be given and report cards documenting the student's progress will be available by request. Session 1 Atomic Structure- Notes and Practice A. Democritus' Idea of the Atom B. Plum Pudding Atomic Model C. Dalton's Atomic Theory Session 2 Atomic Structure- Nuclear Reactions and Practice A. Law of Multiple Proportions B. Law of Definite Proportions C. Mass Ratio Calculation Session 3 Atomic Structure- Unit Review and Test A. Atomic Nucleus B. Atomic Number C. Mass Number D. Isotope E. Atomic Mass Unit Session 4 Math and Measurement- Notes and Significant Figures Practice A. Dimensional Analysis B. Scientific Notation C. Significant Figures Session 5 Electron Configuration- Notes and Wave Theory, Rutherford Model A. Quantization of Energy B. Photoelectric Effect C. Bohr's Atomic Model Session 6 Electron Configuration- Notes, Orbital Notation A . Quantum Mechanical Atomic Model B. Energy Level C. Orbital Notation Session 7 Quantum NumbersWeek 7 Electron Configuration- Notes and Lewis Dot Structures A. Aufbau Principle B. Pauli Exclusion Principle C. Hund's Rule and Orbital Filling Diagrams Session 8 Periodic Trends- Notes and Practice A. Early History of the Periodic Table B. Mendeleev's Periodic Table C. Periodic Law Session 9 Periodic Trends- Review and Test A. Periodic Trends: Ionization Energy B. Electron Shielding C. Periodic Trends: Electron Affinity D. Periodic Trends: Ionic Radii E. Periodic Trends: Electronegativity F. Periodic Trends: Metallic and Nonmetallic Character Session 10 Bonding and Molecular Geometry- VESPR Theory A. VESPR Theory B. Molecular Shapes: No Lone Pairs on Central Atom C. Molecular Shapes: Lone Pair(s) on Central Atom Session 11 Bonding and Molecular Geometry- Lewis Structures A. Energy and Covalent Bond Formation B. Lewis Electron-Dot Structures C. Single Covalent Bonds D. Multiple Covalent BondsWeek 12 Bonding and Molecular Geometry- Molecular Polarity and Test Session 13 Nomenclature- Notes and Ionic Charges A. Molecular Formula B. Empirical Formula C. Cation D. Anion Session 14 Nomenclature-Binary Ionic Nomenclature A. The Stock System of Nomenclature B. Naming Binary Ionic Compounds C. Formulas for Binary Ionic Compounds Session 15 Nomenclature- Writing Formulas A. Polyatomic Ions - Naming and Formulas B. Ternary Ionic Compounds - Naming and Formulas C. Binary Molecular Compounds - Naming and Formulas Session 16 Review and Midterm Exam
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Algebra
Supply List
Scientific calculator
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Science
I have a Master's in Liberal Arts from St. John's College. I worked as Assistant to the Director of Laboratory Science at St. John's for 5 years and I have been a high school science teacher for the last 13 years. The last eight years I have taught Chemistry to hundreds of students.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$38
weekly or $300 for 16 classes2x per week, 8 weeks
50 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
4-18 learners per class