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Course Description

Get a head start on high school chemistry with an introduction to the basics such as types of matter and the periodic chart. Build confidence and competency in the essential mathematics skills necessary to thrive in a high school honors and college prep chemistry course.  The main focus will be on basic math concepts used in chemistry: rounding rules, scientific notation, significant digits, factor label method (dimensional analysis), percent calculations (finding % difference, % error and % change), and graphing basics. Students should bring a calculator and writing utensil to each class.
Typically Offered: Offered summer fall & spring.

Course Outline

Week 1: Rounding & Significant Figures

Week 2: Scientific Notation

Week 3: Graphs

Week 4: Intro to Chemistry

Week 5: Fractions and Percentages

Week 6: Atoms/Isotopes

Week 7: Algebra I

Week 8: Moles & Molar Mass

Notes

This course is offered only for seventh and eighth grade students who have qualified for the Fast-Paced Gifted Program.
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