Chemistry 1
Course #:
SCI
5-161
Division:
Natural Science
Department:
High School Science
Suggested Age:
14-17
Prerequisites:
Biology and Algebra 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:
Textbook set: Apologia: Exploring Creation With Chemistry, Edition 3 & Tests and Solution Manual