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Chemistry 1

Course #:

SCI

5-161

Division:

Natural Science

Department:

High School Science

Suggested Age:

14-17

Prerequisites:

Biology and Algebra 1

Chemistry 1

Course Description:

One high school credit

The goal of this course is to be amazed at God’s precision in creation of matter. 

This college-prep course requires that the student has completed Algebra 1 and will provide a rigorous foundation of principles that affect our daily life.

  • Content covered: writing and balancing chemical equations, density, factor/label method of units, ionic/covalent substances, types of reactions, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, solutions, solubility, acid-base reactions, atomic structures, combustion, freezing point depression, gas laws, and redox reactions.

Safety protocol and best lab practices will be emphasized.  Labs will include a PowerPoint lecture over material covered at home prior to class. Students perform hands-on experiments.  


Students will take notes in the course supplement and the instructor will determine quizzes and exams. Module Tests are taken at home under parent supervision.

Curriculum/Materials:

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