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Your college-bound student will continue to enjoy discovering God's creation at the atomic level in this rigorous Chemistry course -- where you’ll learn Nuclear Chemistry, Chemical Reactions, Stoichiometry, States of Matter, Thermochemistry, and more! 

How to get the most out of Chemistry, Part One with Mrs. Kathy Dutton:

• First, read the course materials below before starting this class.

• Bring to every recorded class: a notebook (to take notes), something to write with, a calculator, your textbook, and the willingness to learn.

• Stay on schedule with all assignments, quizzes, and tests. Attempt the extra credit.

• Once the course is completed to the parent's satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records.

Total Classes: 34

Duration: 75 minutes (1 hour, 15 minutes)

Prerequisite: Chemistry, Part One with Mrs. Dutton

Suggested Grade Level: 11th to 12th grade or advanced 10th grade

Suggested Credit: One full semester of Chemistry or one full semester of Chemistry with LAB

Instructor: Mrs. Kathy Dutton

GRADING:

• Caravel will auto-grade almost all of the homework, all quizzes, and the online portion of the test.

• Each semester there are 2-3 short homework assignments and the Free Response sections of Tests (and/or the accompanying Cheat Sheet) that need to be manually graded.

• All labs (except for the Lab Safety Quiz which is auto-graded in Caravel) need to be manually graded.

 Parent Grading

• • The answer key for this course is below in a password-protected document. Parents should have been emailed this password as part of their enrollment.

  • I suggest that you attempt parent grading.  All the keys are detailed.

  • Test grading is easy; Labs are a bit more involved (as correct values can vary) but they are doable.

 Instructor Grading

• • Valid for 6 mo. from the date of purchase. I highly suggest that you wait to purchase grading until your student is about ready to complete the first assignment that requires grading.

  • Test Grading

    • Included grading the Free Response sections of tests and all homework that needs to be manually graded (assignments not completed online in Caravel)

    • Grading includes comments and constructive feedback

  • Lab Grading

    • Included grading all lab worksheets

    • Grading includes comments and constructive feedback

  • This does not include tutoring

  • This does not include the grading of the Read & Respond extra credit.

HSC Chemistry - grading per student

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HSC Chemistry - grading per student

Tests - 1st semester (valid for 6 mo.) - 40 USD Labs - 1st semester (valid for 6 mo.) - 70 USD Test & Labs - 1st semester (valid for 6 mo.) - 100 USD Tests - 2nd semester (valid for 6 mo.) - 40 USD Labs - 2nd semester (valid for 6 mo.) - 120 USD Tests & Labs - 2nd semester (valid for 6 mo.) - 150 USD Tests & Labs - 1st and 2nd semester (valid for 12 mo.) - 225 USD1 2 3 4 5

CHEMISTRY COURSE

Course Description: We will be studying God's creation at the atomic level and discovering how marvelous it is. This is a rigorous, college-prep Chemistry course. Over both semesters, we will cover a wide range of topics, including Structure of Matter, States of Matter, Chemical Reactions, Stoichiometry, Equilibrium, and Thermochemistry. We will also consider how Chemistry is essential in our day-to-day life.

There will be three tracks through this class:

1. Chemistry – This is the classic college preparatory Chemistry course that fits most students’ needs.

2. Honors Chemistry – Students may earn extra credit by completing challenging assignments and earn the distinction of Honors Chemistry. This is designed for academically gifted students and for those who have a desire to complete more rigorous work. The extra credit is available to all students even if they are not attempting Honors Chemistry.

3. General Chemistry – This option is a less-intense track; the math is a bit easier, a few topics are skipped, and the required assignments are easier. This is designed for students who struggle or those with limited time or desire.

Course Outline:

• Topic 1:  Matter and Change (Element and Compounds, Mixtures, Chemical Reactions)

• Topic 2:  Scientific Measurement (Accuracy and Precision, Metric System, Density)

• Topic 3:  Atomic Structure (History of Atomic Thought, Models of the Atom, Electrons in the Atom)

• Topic 4:  Periodic Table (Organization, Classification of Elements, Periodic Trends)

• Topic 5:  Forming Compounds: Bonding (Ionic Bonding, Metallic Bonding, Covalent Bonding, Intermolecular Forces)

• Topic 6:  Chemical Names and Formulas (Ions and Ionic Compounds, Molecular Compounds, Acids and Bases, The Laws Governing Formulas and Names)

Course Materials and Technology:

• Text: Chemistry, Wilbraham, Staley, Matta, Waterman (Prentice Hall, 2008) ISBN: 0-13-251210-6. (We recommend buying used. It can be purchased at http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0132512106/catholictreas-20.)

• Scientific Calculator (I demo on a TI-30x iis).

Time Requirement: Assignments include reading and a quiz with each chapter, unit tests, and a final exam. Most students will complete the weekly assignments in about 4 hours; some students need more time. Most assignments are completed online; some assignments will need to be hand-written and manually graded

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CHEMISTRY LAB (only required for those who are completing the Lab portion)

Course Materials and Technology for LAB

• MicroChem – Homeschool Connection Custom Kit, Quality Science Labs https://qualitysciencelabs.com/collections/homeschool-connections/products/homeschool-connections-chemistry-kit

  • NOTE: This kit is mandatory.

• Scientific Calculator (I demo on a TI-30x iis)

Time Requirement: There will be about five labs spread over the semester each lab (including the lab report) should take about 3 hours to complete some will take more and others will take less time.

If you have any questions, please contact us at homeschoolconnections@gmail.com.