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Chemistry

Grades 9-12

Teacher Greg Cordes, PA-C

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Course Description: This two-semester course will provide a foundation in chemical concepts and principles that will instill in students an appreciation for the vital part chemistry plays in daily life. The goal is to emphasize the balance between theory and application using real-world examples and visualization tools to aid understanding. The textbook we will be utilizing covers a broad range of topics in general chemistry, including:

• Fundamentals: Chemical reactions, atomic structure, and the periodic table.

• Chemical Bonding and Structure: Molecular geometry, hybridization, and intermolecular forces.

• Thermodynamics and Kinetics: Thermochemistry, chemical kinetics, and equilibrium.

• Acids and Bases: Acids, bases, and their reactions. • Electrochemistry: Redox reactions and electrochemistry.

• Organic Chemistry: Introduction to organic compounds and reactions.

• Polymer Chemistry: Synthetic and natural organic polymers.

Course Viewpoint:  Christian

Course Length:  Yearlong

Time: 12:30-2:00

Cost: $425/year (includes all supply/lab materials); Payment due at start of year (please contact if you need to divide into two payments); Payment Methods: Cash, Check, Venmo

Supply Fee:  None

Class Prerequisite:  A solid understanding of algebra is essential.

Materials Teacher Will Provide:  All laboratory equipment and tests.

Materials Students Must Provide:  Book: Chemistry 10th Edition by Raymond Chang available on Thrift Book or Amazon 

Minimum Enrollment:  10

Maximum Enrollment:  12

Parent Requirements:  Parents need to ensure that students attend class prepared. There will be weekly reading, homework assignments and tests.

Teacher:  Greg Cordes, PA-C

Contact:  Greg Cordes; cordesfec@gmail.com

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Course Length

What the length of this course is for the school year

  • Session - These classes may be attended for individual sessions. Once you sign up the teacher will keep you signed up. If you are unable to attend the next session please notify the teacher so they may offer that spot to somebody else.
  • Semester - These classes are offered in 15 week intervals. Like the School Year Classes, these classes build on the information that was taught in the previous classes you must join at the beginning of the semester and continue through the 15 weeks. If you are unable to continue you are still obligated to pay for the entire semester as that spot may no longer be filled.
  • School Year - Because these classes build on the information that was taught in the previous classes you must join at the beginning of the year and continue through the school year. If you are unable to continue you are still obligated to pay for the entire year as that spot may no longer be filled.
  • Open - You may join these classes at any time. As a courtesy you are still required to notify the teacher if you will no longer be attending.

Course View

The type of viewpoint expressed in this course

  • Christian - Taught from a Christian point of view
  • Secular - Taught from a secular point of view
  • Mixed - These classes use a generally secular curriculum but may be taught by someone with a Christian worldview. For example: Ballet is a neutral class but some of the songs may have Christian lyrics. The teacher may say something like "work within your God-given design"
  • Either - The Guest Hollow curriculums can be customized to include Christian or strictly secular books. When you are purchasing the books, the guide will give you options