High School friendly Chemistry
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Instructor: Christy Bebeau
cmbebeau@gmail.com 813-948-2587 |
Course DEscription
This course is best suited for high school students wishing seeking a chemistry class with an emphasis on concepts over math. The course presents what is often considered an intimidating subject as a genuinely fun, enjoyable experience. The chemistry concepts presented are explained in ways that are readily understood by most learners. Coupled with these clear explanations is a host of teaching aids, labs, and games which makes the learning concrete and multi-sensory. Students find the course fun and painless.
Friendly Chemistry begins with an introduction to atomic theory followed by discussion of why the elements are arranged the way they are in the periodic table. Quantum mechanics comes next using the acclaimed "Doo-wop" Board as a teaching aid. Next comes a discussion of how atoms become charged (ionization), followed by an explanation of how charged atoms make compounds. The mole is introduced next, followed by a discussion of chemical reactions. Stoichiometry (predicting amounts of product produced from a reaction) is treated next followed by a discussion of solutions (molarity). The course is wrapped up with a discussion of the ideal gas laws.
Students may participate in an additional chemistry labs class.
Awards high school credit.
Religious Content: None; textbook and class are secular.
Friendly Chemistry begins with an introduction to atomic theory followed by discussion of why the elements are arranged the way they are in the periodic table. Quantum mechanics comes next using the acclaimed "Doo-wop" Board as a teaching aid. Next comes a discussion of how atoms become charged (ionization), followed by an explanation of how charged atoms make compounds. The mole is introduced next, followed by a discussion of chemical reactions. Stoichiometry (predicting amounts of product produced from a reaction) is treated next followed by a discussion of solutions (molarity). The course is wrapped up with a discussion of the ideal gas laws.
Students may participate in an additional chemistry labs class.
Awards high school credit.
Religious Content: None; textbook and class are secular.
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Required Textbook and Materials:
Friendly Chemistry Student Edition ISBN 145651136X / 9781456511364 Friendly Chemistry Manipulative Set ISBN 1456542214 / 9781456542214 Students should have a basic calculator. |
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