I have had the honor of teaching honors chemistry, integrated physics, ESOL, and environmental science at various public schools throughout the country since graduating college.
This Full Year Chemistry Curriculum Set is a comprehensive resource designed to support teachers in delivering engaging and organized chemistry lessons throughout the entire school year. This set includes everything you need to effectively teach high school chemistry, saving you time and effort in planning and preparation. What's included:Bell Ringers: Start each class with thought-provoking questions to engage students and introduce key concepts.Lesson Notes: Notes that cover essential topics
This Unit 9: Oxidation-Reduction Reactions Curriculum Set is a concise 2-week resource designed to introduce students to the key concepts of redox reactions, oxidation numbers, and electrochemical cells. Students will explore oxidation and reduction processes, identify redox reactions, and learn how to balance half-reactions and calculate cell potentials. What's included:Bell Ringers: Engaging questions to introduce students to the basic principles of oxidation and reduction, helping them think
This Unit 2: Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table Curriculum Set is a four-week comprehensive resource designed to help students explore the structure of the atom, atomic theory, and the periodic table in depth. Through this unit, students will gain a strong understanding of atomic structure, isotopes, electron configuration, and periodic trends, along with the historical development of atomic theory. What's included:Bell Ringers: Thought-provoking questions to start each class, designed to
This Unit 8: Acids and Bases Curriculum Set is a detailed 4-week resource designed to guide students through the fundamental concepts of acids, bases, and their properties. Students will explore various definitions, learn how to calculate pH and pOH, understand buffer systems, and practice titration and neutralization reactions, all while developing the necessary skills to perform experiments and solve related problems. What's included:Bell Ringers: Thought-provoking questions that spark intere
This Unit 7: Chemical Equilibrium Curriculum Set is a thorough 4-week resource designed to help students understand the dynamic nature of chemical equilibrium, reversible reactions, and the factors that influence equilibrium positions. This unit covers key concepts such as Le Chatelier's Principle, the equilibrium constant (K_eq), and how to calculate concentrations at equilibrium, while developing essential skills for solving equilibrium problems. What's included:Bell Ringers: Engaging questio
This Unit 6: Chemical Kinetics Curriculum Set is a comprehensive, 3-week resource that introduces students to the study of reaction rates and the factors that influence them. This unit covers essential concepts like activation energy, catalysts, and the Arrhenius equation, while helping students develop the skills to analyze reaction rate data and understand the role of catalysts in speeding up reactions. What's included:Bell Ringers: Thought-provoking questions to engage students at the start
This Unit 5: Thermochemistry Curriculum Set is a comprehensive, 4-week resource designed to introduce students to the concepts of heat, energy, and temperature in chemical reactions. The unit covers important thermochemistry principles, including endothermic and exothermic reactions, calorimetry, Hess's Law, and specific heat, while helping students develop skills to calculate heat energy changes and enthalpy changes. What's included:Bell Ringers: Engaging questions to start each class and spar
This Unit 4: Chemical Reactions and Stoichiometry Curriculum Set is a comprehensive 5-week resource designed to guide students through the essential concepts of chemical reactions and stoichiometry. With a focus on balancing chemical equations, understanding the mole concept, and solving stoichiometry problems, this unit provides a deep dive into the chemistry of reactions and quantitative calculations. What's included:Bell Ringers: Thought-provoking questions to engage students and introduce t
This Unit 3: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Curriculum Set is a comprehensive, four-week resource designed to guide students through the fundamental concepts of chemical bonding, molecular structure, and intermolecular forces. Students will gain a strong understanding of ionic and covalent bonds, learn how to draw Lewis structures, predict molecular shapes using VSEPR theory, and explore the forces that hold molecules together. What's included:Bell Ringers: Engaging and thought-provok
This Unit 1: Introduction to Chemistry Curriculum Set is designed to kick-start your students' chemistry journey with foundational concepts and essential skills. Over the span of two weeks, this unit covers key principles that form the backbone of all future chemistry learning. What's included:Bell Ringers: Start each class with engaging questions that prompt students to think critically about the scientific method, lab safety, and basic chemistry concepts.Lesson Notes: Notes covering the intro
I have had the honor of teaching honors chemistry, integrated physics, ESOL, and environmental science at various public schools throughout the country since graduating college.
My own education history
I graduated summa cum laude from Texas A&M Commerce.
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