Weekly High School Chemistry--Twice per Week

Step into the electrifying world of high school chemistry with the "Gina Jude Curriculum," where science comes alive in a whirlwind of colorful reactions and mind-blowing experiments! Imagine mixing vibrant liquids that change hues like magic, all while unraveling the mysteries of molecular structures and chemical bonds. This dynamic curriculum is designed to ignite curiosity and foster critical thinking, taking students on an exhilarating journey through the periodic table's wonders. With hands-on labs that feel more like thrilling adventures than traditional lessons, Gina Jude’s approach encourages collaborative exploration and sparks lively discussions about real-world applications—from environmental issues to cutting-edge technology. Each lesson is packed with engaging visuals and interactive elements that ensure no student is left behind as they dive deep into the realms of acids, bases, stoichiometry, and beyond! Get ready for a learning experience that's not just educational but downright exhilarating—welcome to chemistry with Gina Jude!

Week 1--Matter and Change
**Matter & Its Properties
**Elements and Intro to the Periodic Table

Week 2--Measurements and Calculations
**Scientific Method 
**Units of Measure 

Week 3--Measurements and Calculations
Using Scientific measurements 
--Atomic Structure
**The Atom (From Philosophy to Theory)

Week 4--Atomic Structure 
**Structure 
**Isotopes

Week 5--Electron Arrangement
**The Quantum Model of the Atom
**Atomic Spectra & Electromagnetic spectrum 

Week 6--The Periodic Table
**History
**Periods/Trends

Week 7--The Periodic Table
**Electron Configurations
--Chemical Bonding
**Ionic Bonding

Week 8--Chemical Bonding
**Covalent Bonding
**Metallic Bonding

Week 9--Chemical Bonding
**Molecular Geometry
--Chemical Formulas & Compounds
**Chemical Names and Formulas-Binary Ionic

 Week 10--Chemical Formulas & Compounds
**Chemical Names and Formulas-Compounds with Polyatomics
**Chemical Names and Formulas--Compounds with Transition Metals

Week 11--Chemical Names & Compounds
**Chemical Names and Formulas--Covalent Compounds
**Determining Empirical and Molecular Formulas

Week 12--Chemical Equations and Reactions
**Writing Chemical Reactions
**Balancing Chemical Reactions

Week 13--Chemical Equations and Reactions
**Types of Reactions--Synthesis and Decomposition
**Types of Reactions--Double Replacement Reactions

Week 14--Chemical Equations and Reactions
**The Activity Series of Metals--Single Replacement Reactions
**Calculating Average Atomic Mass

Week 15--Stoichiometry
**The Mole
**Mole to Mole Conversions

Week 16--Stoichiometry
**Particle to Particle Conversions
**Mass to Mass Conversions

Week 17--Stoichiometry
**Limiting Reactants
**Percent Yield

Week 18--Gases
**Important Gas Properties
**Named Gas Laws

Week 19--Gases
**Combined Gas Law
**Ideal Gas Law

Week 20--Gases
**Gas Stoichiometry
--Solutions
**Properties of Solutions

Week 21--Solutions
**Solubility Curve
**Solubility Rules

Week 22--Solutions
**Precipitation Reactions
**Solution Concentration

Week 23--Acids & Bases
**Properties of Acids and Bases
**Neutralization Reactions

Week 24--Acids & Bases
**pH and pOH
**Calculating pH and pOH

Week 25--Thermochemistry
**Heat Flow
**Calorimetry

Week 26--Thermochemistry
**Heat of Fusion
**Enthalpy

Week 27--Thermochemistry
**Energy Diagrams
--Chemical Equilibrium
**LeChatlier's Principle

Week 28--Chemical Equilibrium
**Reaction Rate
**Reaction Quotient

Week 29--Redox Reactions
**Oxidation and Reduction
**Oxidation Number Rules

Week 30--Redox Reactions
**Calculating Oxidation Numbers
**Balancing Redox Reactions

Week 31--Kinetics
**Reaction Energy and Particle Motion
**Reaction Rate

Week 32--Kinetics
**Chemical Equilibrium 
--Nuclear Chemistry
**Radioactive Decay

Week 33--Nuclear Chemistry
**Nuclear Reactions
**Half Life