Course Name: Apologia Chemistry

Prerequisite: Student should be proficient in Algebra.  

Grade Level: 10-12

Credits: 10

Instructor: Karin Wilmoth

Home Phone: (805) 524-5577

Cell Phone: (805) 906-9999

Email: jnkwilmothy@sbcglobal.net

Facilitator 1 or 2: Need one

Curriculum: Prerequisite for Student: Algebra (good understanding)

Exploring Creation with Chemistry http://apologia.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=5

Homework: Completion of module reading, "On Your Own" questions, study guide, prepare for presentations, prepare lab sheet ahead of time, and test online.   (Approx. 45 min-1 hour daily)

Materials / Fees: Students work in groups of four and so chemistry kit prices will be shared.

(3 of these) http://www.hometrainingtools.com/chemistry-science-kit/p/AM-KTCHEM    -

(not sure how many of these)   http://www.hometrainingtools.com/advanced-chemistry-science-kit/p/AM-KTADCHE  

Probably, the materials fees will be $20

Description: Apologia divides their curriculum into 16 different modules, each readily completed within 2 weeks. We will cover one module per Friday. The class time will focus on performing the labs + 2-3 minute presentations.  A reading schedule will be provided.

Standards: Students must complete assigned homework for each class; prepare lab sheets ahead of time for assigned experiments; participate in labs during class and complete lab reports by citing observations and conclusions. Bi-Weekly or Weekly presentations (3 minutes): Students will be assigned a topic to present/explain on class days. Show completion of On-Your-Own and Study Guides each time.  Students will take tests online.  Parents will choose whether a student may take it opened book or closed book.  Points will be assigned for completion of each category as noted below in red.

Mrs. Wilmoth will be lead facilitator in class to be assisted by other assistants.  She will be in charge of main instruction and grading of online tests.  The duties of the assistants are as follows -

FACILITATOR (A):

· Would buy chemistry kits for all pairs/triplets of students (or, find out if families already have some of these supplies)

· Would manage the materials fees collected

· Read the odd-numbered modules and be one step ahead of the kids (only one step)

· Pick one or two labs (collect parts) for the odd-numbered modules (try/practice the lab ahead of time)

· Assigns students presentations for all classes (phones/emails them to be sure they will be ready)

· Knows/remembers Algebra

FACILITATOR (B):

· Read the even-numbered modules and be one step ahead of the kids (only one step)

· Pick one or two labs (collect parts) for the even-numbered modules (try/practice the lab ahead of time)

· This teacher keeps in touch with parents and keeps track of the grades that the online grader has provided (creates Progress Report due twice a year)

· Knows/remembers Algebra     

· This teacher assembles the GRADE

          lab grade 15%  (attitude/helpful, thoroughness, completed lab sheet, neatness, concentrates on project) - 5 points

          presentations 15% (prepared, has a visual, good eye contact, knowledgeable, interesting) - 5 points

          the online grade 40%  (provided by the grader)

          checks off the On-Your-Own 15% (just makes sure it is done - doesn't check for details or make corrections) - SCIENCE GRADER DOES THIS AND HANDS INFORMATION TO FACILITATOR (B)

          Study Guide 15% (just makes sure it is done - doesn't check for details or make corrections) SCIENCE GRADER DOES THIS AND HANDS INFORMATION TO FACILITATOR (B)

Homework: Completion of module reading, "On Your Own" questions, study guide, prepare for presentations, prepare lab sheet ahead of time, and test online. (Approx. 45 min-1 hour daily)

Materials / Fees: Students work in groups of four and so chemistry kit prices will be shared. (3 of these)