This live online General Chemistry course is designed to provide high school students with a foundational understanding of the principles governing the composition, structure, properties, and reactions of matter. Through interactive assignments, hands-on and virtual labs, engaging discussions, and real-world applications, students will explore core chemistry concepts while developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and scientific inquiry skills. This course aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for high school chemistry.
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Live Class: Students will meet live with their instructor and classmates for 90 minutes once a week to discuss topics covered in weekly lessons, collaborate with their classmates, and ask questions.
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Optional Study Hall: The instructor offers a live study hall /office hours every Friday from 2-3 p.m. Eastern. This allows students do either:
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Drop in for a quick question or to discuss a concept with the instructor.
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Do homework. Students can log into a Zoom study hall to work on any homework. With microphones muted and videos on or off initially, they can then unmute to get immediate help when questions about Chemistry arise.
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Class Details
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General Chemistry | Traditional, full-year, live, lab-science class
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Looking for options? See Honors Chemistry.
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Tuition & Fees:
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Tuition: $700
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Digital Resources Fee: $45 (includes the course ebook)
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Custom Lab Kit (coming soon)
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See all required class resources (coming soon)
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Instructor: Abbie Baker
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Dates: August 18, 2025 to May 8, 2026
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Weekly Classes: Live or asynchronous option (choose one or the other at registration)
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Live Option: Thursdays @ 1-2:30 pm Eastern
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Students attend the weekly Zoom meeting and actively participate in class
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Asynchronous Option:
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Students watch the recording of each week's live class and lead a weekly discussion forum for their synchronous and asynchronous classmates.
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Please note:
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The asynchronous option is NOT a self-paced class.
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The instructional content, assignments, and deadlines are the same for live and asynchronous.
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Students will register for one mode (live or async) and stay in that mode during the year.
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Optional Study Hall: Fridays @ 2-3 pm Eastern
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This time is set aside for students who have questions, need meet with me, or just want to log on while they complete homework.
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Grade Level: 9th-12th (14+)
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Prerequisites:
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Successful completion of Algebra 1.
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Physical science is recommended but not required.
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See our FAQ for:
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age/grade guidelines, prerequisites, and class fit recommendations
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a complete list of days, times, and breaks
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a list of CA charter schools where this course is a-g approved
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Format: Students share an interactive online classroom and meet live on Zoom.
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Expectations:
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Students registered for the live sessions are expected to attend the Zoom sessions.
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Students attending the live sessions must keep their webcams on and participate in class.
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Students will need to come to live classes prepared by having done the assigned work.
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Classes are recorded and can be watched if a student misses a live session.
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Average weekly time estimate: 6-8 hours, including live class
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All Blue Tent science courses are NCAA-approved.
Foundational Elements
The core concepts of chemistry will be studied in this course, such as the classification of matter, measurements and units, atomic structure and the periodic table, chemical bonding and molecular structure, chemical reactions and stoichiometry, solutions and acids/bases, gases and gas laws, and energy changes. The core concepts are all interconnected, and throughout this course, each chapter will promote deeper understanding and application. Laboratory experiences, both hands-on and virtual, will utilize quantitative and qualitative analysis to reinforce chemistry concepts and help students develop effective lab skills. Scientific inquiry will be promoted by encouraging students to ask questions, design experiments, and analyze data. All of this will help students connect chemistry concepts learned with real-world phenomena.
Core and Supplement Resources - coming soon!
A successful high school chemistry course goes beyond simply memorizing facts and formulas. It fosters a deep understanding of chemical principles and develops essential skills that students can apply in various contexts. In essence, this chemistry course will empower students to think like scientists, solve real-world problems, become informed and engaged citizens, and develop a lifelong appreciation for the wonders of chemistry.