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A-G & HS Electives
Chemistry + Lab Semester 2
This is the second semester of a two semester course
Course Description: Chemistry is the study of the structure and composition of matter that make up living things and their environment. We will also study the changes of matter and the mechanisms by which changes occur. This class will cover: atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonds, conservation of matter and stoichiometry, gases and their properties, acids and bases, solutions, chemical thermodynamics, reaction rates, chemical equilibrium, organic chemistry and biochemistry, and nuclear processes.
Virtual labs and/or at-home labs are conducted for most chapters. Lab reports must be submitted, which will consist of organizing data and answering questions for the experiment.
This is a year-long course and is designed to meet the ‘D’ requirement in the ‘A-G’ requirements. Please check with your charter school or other to ensure that they will accept this.
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Course Objectives:
Use the periodic table to identify trends and relate properties to atomic structure.
Understand the relationship between chemical bonding and biological, chemical, and physical properties.
Describe how the conservation of matter applies to chemical reactions. Calculate the mass of products and reactants and molecular equilibrium in reactions.
Describe how the motion of atoms and molecules affect the properties of a gas using the kinetic-molecular theory.
Describe homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures, including suspensions and colloids.
Describe how energy is exchanged or transformed in chemical reactions and physical changes of matter.
Understand what factors influence the rate of reactions.
Describe how the bonding of carbon allows the formation of organic molecules and provides the biochemical basis of life.
Explain atomic nuclear properties and processes. Compare fission and fusion reactions.
Design and conduct experiments to test the properties of substances.
Grades: Your grade will be based on points accumulated from the following areas of work.
40% - Tests and quizzes
40% - Homework and in-class assignments
20% - Laboratory work
Additional Information
Class size: 4-12 students
Supplies:
Required Class Materials: Textbook (Glencoe chemistry: matter and change, Publisher: McGraw-Hill education 2013, ISBN – 13:978 – 0078964053), internet access, access to Google Classroom, pen or pencil, notebook.
Class tags:
A-G & HS Electives
Chemistry
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About Heather Vargas
Heather Vargas has 25 years experience in teaching, 19 of those homeschooling her 5 children. Two are in college now - the first is pursuing a degree in Global Studies/Peace and Conflict at UC Berkeley and the second is studying Political Science and Psychology at San Diego State, while the youngest ones are still homeschooled. Having attended UCLA for undergraduate and graduate school and earning a degree in molecular and cellular biology, science and math are a specialty. After many years of creating and teaching her own homeschool curriculum, she is able to supply and teach curriculum in all subjects.
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