This is our catalog of courses. We will occasionally adjust the course listing to reflect the addition of new courses and the retirement of others.
This course is designed to help students understand basic chemical principles, both in a philosophical and scientific manner. Students will learn the beauty of the created, studying the smallest components of matter.
Total classes: 12 plus pre-recorded labs
Prerequisite: Completed one year of Pre-algebra
Suggested grade level: 10th to 12th
Suggested credit: One full semester Chemistry
Description
This course is designed to help students understand basic chemical principles, both in a philosophical and scientific manner. Students will learn the beauty of the created, studying the smallest components of matter. This course is specially focused for students who are not planning on going into a STEM field but still desire a foundational knowledge of chemistry.
Outline
Week 1: Science and Philosophy
Week 2: Counting Molecules
Week 3: Stoichiometry
Week 4: Chemistry of Solutions
Week 5: Gas Phase
Week 6: Review Midterm II
Week 7: Thermodynamics
Week 8: Thermodynamics II
Week 9: Kinetics
Week 10: Chemical Equilibrium
Week 11: Oxidisation
Week 12: Review for Final II
Materials and Homework
Course materials: Exploring Creation with Chemistry, 2nd Edition. By Dr. Jay L. Wile ISBN:978-1932012262 available from your favorite homeschool vendor or used through BookFinder.com.
Homework: Each week, students will be required to read a selection from the textbook, take a short quiz, and either watch or perform a simple experiment on their own. If students are having difficulties there are extra practice problems in the book they can do to shore up their knowledge.
