9-12 Chemistry (Extended class)

Chemistry, teacher: Sue Strother
Suggested texts: Discovering Design with Chemistry with Answer Key and Tests Booklet
ISBN 099627846X, ISBN 0996278478
Supply fee: $10
An exhilarating, college-preparatory, lab science, this class covers fundamental aspects of chemistry such as
the classification of matter, atomic structure, spectroscopy, chemical bonding, molecular geometry, physical
change, chemical change, stoichiometry, solutions, ideal gases, acid/base chemistry, reduction/oxidation
reactions, thermochemistry, thermodynamics, kinetics, and chemical equilibrium. Weaving together concepts
and their mathematical applications, the course teaches students how to think as a chemist so they can
analyze the major changes that occur in matter. Our class time will focus on introduction to concepts, labs per
curriculum, and alternative/ supplemental labs and demonstrations. Weekly homework assignments require
4-8 hours to complete. Tests are assigned to be completed outside of class, so parents can determine the
method of test-taking. Please feel free to contact Mrs. Strother if you are considering joining this 2-semester
class for only the 2nd semester. Prerequisite: Algebra I