High School Chemistry

High School Science Classes 2024-2025

Homeschool Resource Center

307 S. Parsons Ave.

Brandon, FL 33511

Thursdays Starting August 22nd- May1, 2025

Chemistry

Thursdays 2-3:30 PM at HRC August 22-May 1

For 32 weeks of class (spring and fall semesters) the fee is $450.  This is payable as follows: a $70 non-refundable deposit to the Tampa Bay HEAT. You may pay this online when you register for the class. This will hold your place in the class. The remaining balance $380 will be paid directly to the instructor before the first day of class by cash, checks, PayPal *as friends and family*,

Venmo or,Zelle  All online options must be friends and family

Venmo @April-Lee-88

Paypal  [email protected]

Zelle: (941)809-1706

Instructor Bio:

April M Lee DC

Bio.

     Dr. April Lee is the mother of six daughters and has been homeschooling for 15 years.

She has extensive undergraduate training in the field of science. After graduating from Stetson University with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology and a Minor in Medical Sciences, she decided to further her studies about the human body when a debilitating shoulder injury was corrected by her hometown Chiropractic Physician. She went on to Graduate from Life University with her doctorate in Chiropractic.

Her science background of teaching includes… General Science, Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Biology 2, Anatomy and Physiology.

Chemistry Course Description

This course begins with a basic review of the scientific method and an introduction to chemistry. In addition to Friendly Chemistry, I will also introduce material from Discovering Design with Chemistry by Dr. Jay Wile along with several hands-on lab experiments to enhance understanding of the concepts. Only the Friendly Chemistry Textbook will be necessary to purchase, the other materials will be provided by me. This class will cover (1) high school science credit with lab. A study of matter, atoms and electrons follow as an introduction to the Periodic Table of Elements. Through an in-depth study of the Periodic Table, students will examine the relationship between elements and families of elements to further understand the stability and reactivity of different elements. Students will explore atomic theory, study the trends of the periodic table of elements, investigate quantum mechanics, Naming and writing formulas for ionic and covalent compounds, balance chemical equations, stoichiometry, solutions, gas laws, acids and bases. Learning methods will include required and optional reading materials, laboratory experiments and games, and completing interactive activities with the internet and technology.

This course will be using the textbook, which each student will need to purchase before the first class: Friendly Chemistry 4^th edition

          Authors Joey and Lisa Hajda

****Students will also need to purchase lab safety goggles.******

All lab supplies will be provided by the teacher!

Experiments Include:

1. Rutherford Experiment
2. Creating Atom Models
3. Calculating the wavelengths of Microwaves
4. Flame Tests
5. Comparing a Metal and a Nonmetal
6. Electrolytes and Nonelectrolytes
7. Polar and Nonpolar
8. Copper-Plating Nails
9. Burning Iron
10. S’mores Stoichiometry
11. Percent Composition
12. Weighing Moles
13. Paper Chromatography
14. Balancing Equations
15. Lip Balm Percent Composition Lab
16. Endothermic vs Exothermic Reactions
17. Calorimetry
18. Litmus Tests
19. Acid Base Indicators
20. Specific Heat Capacity
21. Calorimetry
22. Kool Aid Molarity
23. Citric Acid Stoichiometry 
24. Fire Extinguisher Molar Volume of Carbon Dioxide
25. Boyles’ Law
26. Charles’ Law
27. Changing the Rate of Reactions
28. Catalysts