• Covers modern chemical theories and principles and utilizes the quantitative approach to problem-solving. (Additional concepts and labs not covered in the text are included by the tutor.)
• Modules progress from the structure of atoms, to atom interactions and bonding, and from chemical reactions, to quantifiable properties of reactants and products, including moles, molarity, and chemical equilibrium.
• Emphasis on critical thinking, technical, scientific writing, and mastery of laboratory skills
• Labs include basic laboratory operations, as well as introductory inorganic qualitative analysis.
• Lectures and labs give solid preparation for college chemistry.
• Tutor will grade tests, quizzes, lab notebooks, and lab work.
• Grades are based on tests, quizzes, lab notebooks, parent-verified homework, classwork, and lab work.
• 4-6 hours of homework per week

Textbook and Other Materials:  


Discovering Design with Chemistry by Jay Wile

**Additional concepts and labs not covered in the text are included by the tutor**

• Students need to purchase the textbook, as well as the Answer Key and  Tests book
• New materials may be purchased online from  Rainbowresource.com, Berean Builders.com, amazon.com, or CBD.com,
• Aside from the textbook set, students must have the following:
  • a scientific calculator with exponential function (TI-30 series is most common) or graphing calculator
  • a one inch 3-ring binder with 3 dividers
  • lab notebook (provided by the tutor