My high schooler loves Apologia Exploring Creation with Chemistry and is often caught with the book at any time during the day or night. My homeschool mama heart is happy that he is loving science. And I am so pleased that his need for more scientific learning is being met.
Exploring Creation with Chemistry fits the needs of my science-oriented high schooler and promotes independent learning! Plus, this course is designed for success – with tips for the homeschool teacher and student along the way.
~Don’t miss the giveaway at the end! We received this Apologia Chemistry textbook and student notebook in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are our own and we love the benefits and blessings we are continuing to see from this high school level study. Please see our disclosure policy.
Why Apologia High School Chemistry?
Why Apologia High School Chemistry?A Creation-Based Chemistry Course. This course is Christ centered and God glorifying! Isn’t this the ultimate goal of all our studies? An appreciation and deeper knowledge of God!
“What do you see when you look at the periodic table of elements? At first glance, most students see so many scientific symbols that they become intimidated. But the periodic table is the essence of chemistry. The years of discovery and knowledge summarized in it make it unlike any other common science tool. From the galaxies in the universe to the tiniest microscopic cell, you experience the elements wherever you look!” ~Apologia Chemistry text
Everything you need is in the course – each module has the information to study, the questions to complete, experiments to perform and the test to take. This also includes the solutions to module questions and tests. There are even suggestions for how to grade the course – percentages to grade for tests and lab experiments.
Most of what you need for the experiments you can find at home or the grocery store. But there are “specialized materials (such as beakers and test tubes) that make the experiments much easier to perform.” There is a suggested laboratory equipment set available.
What Does Apologia Chemistry Include?
What Does Apologia Chemistry Include?Apologia Chemistry 3rd Edition was completely revised and updated in 2014 with improved photos, explanations and enhanced readability. (Translate: even this more language arts minded mama can read and enjoy this textbook!) As I mentioned in my review of Apologia Marine Biology, all of the Apologia high school courses help the student learn to study. The courses promote independent learning.
I love to hear the excitement in my son’s voice when he comes to me and tells me all about what he has been learning!
Included in Chemistry Text:
- 16 modules (each module should take about two weeks to complete with one hour each school day devoted to studying chemistry.)
- Own Your Own Questions in each module help reinforce concepts in the student’s mind.
- Study Guide at the end of each module for review and test preparation
- Bold print text for memorization
- Quality images throughout (good for my visual learner) **3rd Edition was available in 2014
- A special website to accompany the course
- Glossary
- Appendices
- Experiments – designed to be completed as the student is reading the text
List of Laboratory Equipment Needed
Modules:
- Measurement, Units, and the Scientific Method
- Atoms and Molecules
- Atomic Structure
- Molecular Structure
- Polyatomic Ions and Molecular Geometry
- Changes in Matter and Chemical Reaction
- Describing Chemical Reactions
How great are your works, Lord, how profound your thoughts! ~ Psalm 92:5
- Stoichiometry
- Acid-Base Chemistry
- The Chemistry of Solutions
- The Gas Phase
- Energy, Heat and Temperature
- Thermodynamics
- Kinetics
- Chemical Equilibrium
- Reduction-Oxidation Reactions
Also Available – Student Notebook and More
Also Available – Student Notebook and MoreStudent Notebook – this is such wonderful tool for note taking, study practice for tests and for keeping record of experiments. In my opinion, this is an important key for success. A dedicated, preprinted notebook, detailing what the student needs to do. A schedule to follow and encouragement for note taking and independent research. I LOVE this thing! Now if we only had a pencil (with an eraser) handy all the time – we would be set!
When my son first opened his, he said, “Wow! This has all the ‘on your own’ and study questions – and a schedule for completing Chemistry in 34 weeks. This is great!”
“You should begin your study of chemistry by becoming familiar with your textbook and this notebook. The daily schedule breaks down each module into approximately two weeks of work. Check off each day as you complete the assigned work as a way of recording just how far you’ve come in your study of God’s creation.” ~ Chemistry Student Notebook
Additional Suggested Resources Available:
- Chemistry Glassware Set
- Optional Secondary Lab Set
What Age is Apologia Chemistry Designed For?
What Age is Apologia Chemistry Designed For?The Exploring Creation with Chemistry course is designed for older high school level students – those that have completed Biology and Algebra I. See the course sequencing on the Apologia website for more details.
What is required?
- Text
- Laboratory items
- Lab journal (suggested)
How We Use Apologia Chemistry in Our Homeschool
How We Use Apologia Chemistry in Our HomeschoolMy high schooler reads the assignment and does independent research (often on the comfy family room couch, as pictured above). He answers the ‘On Your Own’ questions as he is reading each module. After completing a module, my high schooler completes the accompanying test. We usually plan these for a Friday afternoon.
“Well, it’s time to embark on the fascinating journey of discovering just how amazing God’s creation is. Enjoy!” ~ Chemistry Student Notebook
Where Can You Find Apologia Chemistry?
Find each of the titles at the Apologia website. There you can browse all the titles, experiment materials, lab list, FAQs and more.
Looking for More Apologia Resources?
You might like my reviews of:
- High School Exploring Creation with Marine Biology
- General Science and Student Notebook
- Constitutional Literacy
- Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day
- Land Animals of the Sixth Day
Now For the Giveaway!
Apologia is offering one (1) junior OR high school level text of your choice to a Curriculum Choice reader. The prize pack includes the hard cover Student Textbook, solutions manual, and the Student Notebook (if available for the course).
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Homeschooling for fifteen years now, Tricia faces a daily dose of chaos with five children from elementary to high school. She is author of art curriculum for all ages and helpful homeschool habits at Hodgepodge. She and her husband, Steve, are owners of Curriculum Choice.
Homeschooling since 2000, Tricia faces a daily dose of chaos with five children. She has seen the fruits of home education with three grads so far! With their You ARE an artist art curriculum she, "Nana" and her family are passionate about growing a love of art. She also shares helpful homeschool habits at Hodgepodge and is author of the book, Help! I’m Homeschooling! She and her husband, Steve, are owners of The Curriculum Choice.
This year I am hoping to use the younger Apologia science books with my 2 youngest boys. My highschool student used Chemistry last year, and we are not yet sure which science she will do next. I would be interested in having my 8th grade son do Apologia’s Physical Science.
We’ve been doing apologia science for years now. I really like the notebooks- they’re great for keeping all completed work together and organized. Thanks for the give away.!
This year my son will be using Apologia General Science.
My daughter is going to be doing physical science and my son will be doing chemistry. We love Apologia!
We have used apologia several times. This year our senior will be using te avdvanced biology:anatomy and physiology in a co-op setting. Our oldest used it a few years ago and loved it -much to our surprise!
Apologia Biology for my 9th grader.
My roadschoolers love Apologia science notebooks. It is a natural fit for our family. Thanks for the review as I have been researching what’s next for my 14 yr old this year.
We are using Physical Science and Anatomy this year with 8th and 10th graders.
We finished Apologia General Science last year and will be using Apologia Physical Science this year with my 9th grader. The notebooks are an invaluable resource for completing this curriculum….it makes it so much easier for students to work toward independence and its a terrific keepsake when they complete a course.
Love Apologia! Looking forward to Biology and Chemistry.
Well be using General Science, Biology, and Flying Creatures in our school this coming year.
This year we will be doing Apologia General Science.
Physical science with an 8th grader.
Looking forward to biology this year!
We are doing Zoology 3 with my 6th grader – 2 8th graders will listen in.
Thinking about starting Physical Science with my 8th graders.
We are looking forward to using the Exploring Creation Series with Notebooks. Would really love this Chemistry Science as well as all the other Apologia Books as well.
We used this chemistry curriculum last year. What I love most about it is the conversational style of the writing.
The conversational style is something I love as well, Susan!
Looking forward to the Young Explorers Astronomy with three of my children this year. We also got the notebooks to go with them. This will be their first time using Apologia, but they all love science so I am sure it will be a hit.
We will be doing Astronomy this year and I would love to win any of the Zoology books.
My oldest is doing apologia biology this year, this would be great for him for next year!
My youngest will be doing Zoology, my middle wants to do Anatomy, and Chemistry would be perfect for my tenth grader. Thank you for the review and giveaway!
We’ll be using Physical Science this year!
My youngest son would like to do chemistry and this would be the perfect match up! Thanks for the give away!
My oldest is looking forward to Human Body this year for science while my girls will be doing the younger version of it!
This year, I’m using Exploring Creation with Physical Science. I’m looking forward to going through the rest of high school with the other titles. I sat down and read through the first chapter last week and thoroughly enjoyed learning more than I’d ever known about the ozone layer. I think I will have to ‘help’ my son a lot this year, our just borrow the book to read myself in the evenings!
I agree Kimberly! I have learned SO much – yet another wonderful benefit of homeschooling. Continuing ed for mom!
We are looking forward to Apologia Biology. One of my favoirites for High school.
We are planning to start using Apologia science next year. Probably biology.
I would love to use Biology or Chemistry for my high school boys!
We are using the Young Explorers Astronomy this year.
using General with a 12 year old and Chemistry with a 15 year old
I want to use Apologia General Science with my just starting jr. high son!
We have been using Apologia for a while and love it! Next year, we will be doing Biology~excited!
As a homeschool mom, I love apologia! I have kids age ranging from 2-12 and we are on our 5 year using it. Such great easy to comprehend information from a Christian point of view!
My oldest will actually be doing Chimistry next year (so perfect giveaway for us), and my younger 2 will do Swimming Creatures next.
Awesome! We have loved all the Apologia Science we’ve used!
Age 5 We love ALL elementary Apologia Science books!
We are planning to use Flying Creatures for the younger kids and Biology for the older child
Will be doing the Chemistry course this coming year. So excited!
We are using Apologia Physical Science this year. Excited to start next month.
We are getting ready to start Exploring Creation with Astronomy
We’re using Exploring Creation with Chemistry this year with our 10th grader. She just finished up with Apologia’s Biology and loved it! We LOVE the student notebook – we got it halfway through the year and it completely changed how she felt about Biology. I asked her if she’d like to continue with Apologia science this next year and she said she’d love to as long as she gets to have another student notebook!
We love Apologia books and journals!! Would love to win the books we need for the coming year!!
My children and I love Apologia’s curriculum!!
Would love the Chemistry Set! Its the only one we don’t have yet.
Thanks for the opportunity. I would love to have one of the elementary sets. I’m not sure which one yet.
Love Apologia! Love the audio books they work great for my son who hates to read! We have done: General, Physical, Biology, Chemistry, and Flying Creatures, getting ready to do astronomy, sea creatures, and physics this year!
Is this the 3rd Edition of Apologia Chemistry? Did your student need help with the math concepts?
This is the 3rd edition of Apologia Chemistry. And he did not need help with the math concepts and found it a great resource to use.