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Description
Presenting the fundamental principles of chemistry, this course teaches current scientific understanding through the lens of God's creation and gives students an appreciation of how chemistry benefits mankind. With its comprehensive coverage of topics including biochemistry, this course will prepare students for college level Chemistry courses. Algebra 1 is a prerequisite.
The student textbook provides textual readings, feature articles, mathematical equations, and the section and chapter reviews. Space to record answers is not included, so students will need a separate notebook. Text is well illustrated with graphics and colorful photographs throughout the text aid student understanding. The appendices provide resource tools including SI prefixes, metric and US units, fundamental constants of nature, the periodic table, and an index of atomic symbols.
The teacher guide provides the full student text at the beginning and the teaching resources in the back. Teacher resources include the scope and sequence with a suggested teaching schedule, grading scale, daily lessons, and answers to the text questions. Also included are science project instructions and chemistry lab safety information. If you prefer to not use the teacher guide, a separate answer key is available that includes the answers only to section and chapter reviews from the student text.
Additional resources include the Lab Manual, Quiz Book, and the Test Book. Answers are not included; each book has a separate teacher guide or answer key.
The Lab Manual provides 27 experiments and begins with a focus on laboratory regulations and safety. Emergency procedures are also covered, and it is recommended you review them periodically. Each experiment begins with an overview, equipment and supply lists, step-by-step instructions and a report sheet. You will need to provide numerous items including a lab coat/apron, safety glasses/goggles, beakers, flasks, graduated cylinders, test tubes, Celsius thermometer, and numerous specialty chemicals. Please contact Rainbow Resource for a full listing. Alternatively, homeschool families may be able to incorporate a high school level chemistry kit like, MicroChem Kit item #020028. While not intentionally aligned with the 4th edition Abeka Chemistry, with a little effort, parents can line up the experiments with the more classroom focused Abeka lab activities.
The Lab Manual Teacher Guide includes the complete student lab manual with answers and teacher notes for each experiment. A comprehensive listing of necessary supplies/equipment is included.
The test book provides a total of 12 exams: 8 tests (one every 3 weeks), 2 nine-week exams, a semester exam, and a final exam. Questions vary from short answer or multiple choice to essay questions to test understanding and application of material. The quiz book includes 27 quizzes which offer a variety of reinforcement exercises including matching, true or false, short answer questions and mathematical equations. Answers for the test book and quiz book are found in the corresponding answer keys. Student and teacher resources are not reproducible.
Also available are the Chemistry Student and Parent Kits. The student kit includes the textbook, test book, quiz book, and lab manual. The parent kit includes the teacher edition, the test key, quiz key, and the Lab Manual Teacher Edition.
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.