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Science

Chemistry
(Available 2026-2027)

This class creates a broad understanding of chemistry by studying basic concepts, encouraging critical thinking, and seeking application to chemistry principles.  Students need to have completed pre-algebra to help with basic conversions.  Chemistry is all around us, and by studying atoms and their structure, students learn how materials are made.  We have fun chemistry experiments that may explode or stink, some useful in our everyday lives, but all help explain concepts studied to help solidify our knowledge of chemistry concepts.  Food chemistry is also a fun aspect of this class that explains why we cook or bake the way we do.  This class will challenge you, but is also so rewarding in the amount of knowledge you gain about the world around us.

Chemistry curriculum

Concepts Studied

  • Introduction to chemistry

  • The metric system

  • Matter and energy

  • Models of the atom

  • The periodic table

  • Language of chemistry

  • Chemical reactions

  • The mole concept

  • Chemical equations

  • Chemical bonding

  • Nuclear chemistry

  • Organic chemistry

  • Biochemistry

Chemistry curriculum

Projects Completed

  • 3 Research Projects and presentations on chemistry subject of interest

  • 1 Presentation on a scientist of interest

  • Many lab experiments with a lab partner pertaining to concepts studied

Chemistry curriculum

Skills developed

  • Reading a textbook for understanding

  • Follow directions in lab

  • Self-directed learning in areas of interest

  • Developing science projects

  • Reading and analyzing a scientific paper

  • Scientific writing for lab reports

  • Learning to work in a group

Chemistry curriculum

Abilities developed

  • Looking at systems as a whole, not isolated

  • Making connections between different areas of science

  • Cultivate internal motivation

  • Take personal responsibility

  • Produce quality work

Chemistry curriculum

Student Expectations

  • Come to class with assigned reading/problems/presentations complete

  • Come prepared with questions from assigned reading/problems

  • Read weekly emails and take the time to ponder given question and be prepared for a discussion

  • Always come with a positive attitude

  • Be respectful of all other students

  • Always FOLLOW LAB RULES!

Class Information

When:  Mondays, 10-Noon

Who:  Minimum of 4 students, maximum of 12 students

Age Recommendation: 15+

Pre-requisites:  Pre-Algebra

Where:  Sarah's Home (Philomath)

Lab Fee (non-refundable):  $150, pay at checkout to hold your spot

  • includes all materials, chemistry equipment, protective gear, and supplies for the year needed for chemistry labs and activities 

Class Fee (last day to withdraw Sept 30):  $28/2-hour class, 27 week course, monthly payment option available at checkout.

  • excludes

    • required books and supplies needed

  • includes

    • Class preparation and instruction, mentoring, presentation feedback, weekly emails, end-of-class certificates and portfolio information

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Required Books

  • Intro to Chemistry Coloring Workbook by Sonya Writes

  • Liquid Rules: The Delightful and Dangerous Substances that Flow Through our Lives by Mark Miodownik

  • Stuff Matters: Exploring the Marvelous Materials that Shape our Man-Made World by Mark Miodownik

  • Disappearing Spoon by Sam Kean

  • LIfe of Fred: Chemistry

Supplies Needed

  • 3-ring Binder

  • Geometry kit (ruler and compass)

  • Calculator

  • Colored Pencils

Supplies Provided

  • Notebook

  • Colored Pencils

Class Schedule

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