A detailed description of each session's learning goals is listed below:

Session 1
In the first session, we'll unbox our molecule building kits together and learn about the different parts of the kit. We'll introduce building molecules with Hydrogen, Oxygen and Carbon, focusing on building 2-atom and 3-atom molecules with these elements. We'll discuss the chemical and physical characteristics of each of the molecules built and learn how to research molecules using the online resource ptable.com (an interactive Periodic Table of Elements).  

Session 2
In the second session, we'll build more molecules with Hydrogen, Oxygen and Carbon, focusing on double covalent bonds including Carbon Dioxide and Ethene. We'll discuss the difference between Ethane and Ethene and learn about the process of polymerization and formation of Polyethylene, the most commonly produced plastic.

Session 3
In Session 3, we'll discuss how atoms can combine with the same atom in different ways and form structures called allotropes. We’ll focus on the atom of Carbon and build three of its allotropes. We will also add the atoms Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine.

Session 4
In Session 4, we'll continue building more complex models with Boron, Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Sulfur. These are atoms that start to move away from the patterns that we learnt about in Sessions 1 -3 and we learn about some of the exceptions that occur in molecular formations. The course will end with suggestions and pathways for further chemistry exploration. 

We're dedicated to introducing young students to the amazing world of quantum physics, technological innovation and design! We've been offering STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) classes and creating educational materials for students of all ages for over 15 years. We're excited to share this course content with more students through Outschool. 

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Learner progress will be assessed through in-class building and participation.
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