From distant stars, to the cells in your own body, all things are made of chemicals. Chemistry is often referred to as The Central Science, because it integrates with all other scientific fields, as well as many allied careers. We will explore all aspects of chemistry, which you can then apply to further scientific study, or to career fields, such as environmental studies, the health sciences, or public policy.
Our exploration will include a variety of interesting hands-on experiments where you will be able to share and discuss your data and conclusions with your classmates. In addition, we will discuss a connection to our world each week that will range from the latest innovations, to important events that affect our lives, such as climate change.
Students will investigate topics such as chemical reactions, stoichiometry, atomic theory, periodicity, bonding, states of matter, thermodynamics, kinetics and equilibrium. This course incorporates a variety of textbook and multimedia resources and will require students to perform hands on and virtual experiments to develop a deeper understanding of chemistry.
Students will engage in collaborative activities such as class discussions, contribute to class data and attend regular “lab meetings” throughout the course. Due to the rigor and pace of the content, this course is designed to challenge motivated students who have a interest in Chemistry.
Please join us as we embark on this journey to understand the central science of chemistry!
- Completion of Algebra 1 and concurrent enrollment or completion of Algebra 2.
- A required lab kit fee of $150. Lab kits shipped internationally may incur additional fees.
- International schools must have the ability to receive lab materials through customs.
*Please note this course contains a final exam that will require the student to identify in advance an appropriate location as well as an adult proctor for the exam.
To provide opportunity for students to engage in and develop seven key science practices:
- use representations and models to communicate scientific phenomena and solve scientific problems
- Use mathematics appropriately
- Engage in scientific questioning to extend thinking or guide investigations.
- Plan and implement data collection strategies appropriate to a particular scientific question
- Perform data analysis and evaluation of evidence
- Work with scientific explanations and theories
- Connect and relate knowledge across various scales, concepts and representations in and across domains
Students will need to access a number of YouTube videos throughout the course.
The course requires a lab kit that must be purchased for an additional fee of $150. The kit allows students to perform hands-on lab experiments on a regular basis. Students will need to care for kit contents responsibly, follow directions carefully and work independently to successfully complete these labs. Lab kits shipped internationally may incur additional fees.
Please note: This course requires use of java to access some course content, which will require regular access to a computer with a Windows/Mac operating system running Safari or Internet explorer. This part of the course cannot be completed on a Chromebook or mobile device.
Please note: This course requires regular access to a computer with a Windows[/Mac] operating system in order to install the software required for the course. This part of the course cannot be completed on a Chromebook or mobile device.