SMH High School Chemistry, Part 2: Accompanying the book Wonders of Chemistry by A. Frederick Collins (SMH Living Science High School Guides)

By Nicole J. Williams

This high school study guide is part two of a three-part course in high school chemistry. In this study guide, students will be introduced to the principles and tools of the study of chemistry. They will learn about gunpowder and fireworks, the chemical makeup of plants, nitrogen fixation, photosynthesis, and the invention of fertilizer. They will also learn the similarities and differences between natural rubber, fiber, and color pigments and their laboratory prepared counterparts, even making several themselves. Finally, they will learn several ways humans capture the sun's energy and convert it into electricity (photovoltaic) and heat (solar thermal.) The study guide includes reading assignments from the spine text, narration prompts, and open discussion questions. Experiments related to the reading are also included. Optional supplemental activities, such as current events, videos, and article suggestions when there is time, are also included. Finally, you will find a link to an exam for each course in the introductory material. All three parts of SMH High School Chemistry accompany the living science book Wonders of Chemistry by A. Frederick Collins. You must have a copy of that text to complete the course. Other items you may wish to purchase to complement this course: The Elements: A Visual Exploration of Every Known Atom in the Universe by Theodore Gray (Black Dog & Leventhal, 2012, 240 pp.) *A section of the book (or the app) is assigned in each lesson. That's the Way the Cookie Crumbles by Joe Schwarcz (ECW Press, 2002, 273 pp.) *Only three chapters are assigned in Part 2, so this is optional. The course Supply List can be found on SabbathMoodHomschool.com/hschem-supply-list. This study guide includes 33 lessons, each requiring approximately 30-40 minutes. To learn more about scheduling a Charlotte Mason style science curriculum, read the article "Charlotte Mason's Streams of Science" at SabbathMoodHomeschool.com/2016/08/masons-streams-of-science/. Charlotte Mason's goal for school science was to instill a sense of wonder and awe in students and to provide them with the common information that allows for scientific literacy. However, to do so, books must be selected carefully, and relevant experiments must be included. Lessons should be prepared, and exam questions must be written for the end of the term. Many parents and teachers see the importance of Charlotte Mason's methods for science education; however, they may not have the time to prepare such a program or know where to begin. Sabbath Mood Homeschool's Living Science Curriculum allows you to confidently and quickly provide your children with an outstanding living science education. It is a curriculum that promotes wonder and admiration while preparing them to be scientifically literate citizens.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B096Y2L9PP
• ISBN13: 9798516392825
• Release Date: August 2017
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 65 Pages
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.2" x 8.5"