Chemistry
Instructor:
Nina Wilhite
Description:
In this course, you will get a solid introduction to the basic concepts and applications of chemistry. Why would you bother with chemistry? Believe it or not, you use chemistry everyday. This class will explore this in addition to chemistry’s importance in many other subjects. But most importantly, we will see that chemistry helps us to understand God’s creation in a detailed, meaningful way.
Chemistry has a mandatory lab that meets on Fridays.
Requirements:
Class time will consist of class activities, lectures, and labs. Students will maintain their notebook along with a Chemistry folder where they can compile completed tests and other handouts. Homework assignments will come from the textbook and be recorded in the Student Notebook. These will consist of questions which will cement concepts presented, Study Guide Questions (SGQs) to determine knowledge of the material as well as help in preparing for the test. The amount of time required from week to week will vary based on the ability and age of the student. Expect 45-60 minutes a day on average outside of class time. Expect heavy memorization of chemistry vocabulary and formulas. Other exercises (handouts) will help to solidify important concepts.
Prerequisites:
Completion of Algebra 1
Grades:
Homework-10%
Tests- 30%
Lab Participation and Reports 30%
Semester Final-30%
Late Work: See the Family Handbook for MRA’s late work policy.
Semester Exams may not be rescheduled. If your student misses a semester exam, whether given in class or on Exam Day, they will not be able to make up the grade and it will be logged as a zero.
Upon successful completion of this course, a student will earn 1 Science credit toward graduation.
Level of Parental Involvement
High School:
5 hours independently per day, 1 hour working with a parent per day
Texts:
Exploring Creation With Chemistry (Published by Apologia. ISBN 978-1-940110-25-7) 3rd Edition
Supplies:
1” 3-Ring Binder (or folder with brads)
Colored pencils
Pens (black or blue)
Pencils
Notebook paper
Spiral notebook
Scissors
Glue
TI83 or TI84 Calculator
Other Requirements:
2 formal lab reports per semester.
Lab attendance and participation
Some lab completions at home
Lab journal updated w/ informal lab details/ records
Module tests during rotating labs
A detailed syllabus will be provided including all due dates.