ChemExplained

The curriculum covers all standard high school chemistry topics across 20 chapters with rigorous content including extensive math applications. The course emphasizes understanding key science concepts and mathematical foundations required for chemistry success.

Review notes the course covers 'all topics required by state and national standards for high school chemistry' and is described as 'rigorous, math-heavy' with more math applications than typical chemistry courses

The curriculum is built entirely on explicit instruction through 345 video lectures where the teacher directly teaches all content. Each 8-12 minute video provides clear explanations with visual demonstrations on notesheets.

The course uses 'streamed video lectures' where 'Risbrudt uses a computer desktop screen capture showing each notesheet as he talks' and 'fills in the blanks, sometimes writing additional information or diagrams'

The curriculum incorporates retrieval practice through 120 worksheets that review content and chapter tests with answer explanations. The notesheet format during videos also serves as active recall practice.

There are '120 worksheets in all' for reinforcement and review, plus 'a test for each chapter' with 'a separate video goes over each test with students, explaining answers'

The curriculum includes ten laboratory activities designed for home use with proper safety protocols and equipment. Labs are integrated with the theoretical content through structured worksheets and video demonstrations.

Ten lab activities are provided 'to make this a full lab course' with 'videos and downloadable lab worksheets' that include 'safety precautions, objectives, lists of resources needed, procedures, space for data entry, and questions'

Scientific vocabulary is explicitly taught through the video lectures where key terms are highlighted for memorization. The notesheet format reinforces vocabulary acquisition through structured note-taking.

Review states that 'as he lectures, Risbrudt highlights terms on the notesheets that need to be memorized'

The curriculum aligns with state and national chemistry standards but follows a traditional textbook structure rather than NGSS three-dimensional learning approach. Standards alignment is mentioned but specific NGSS integration is not detailed.

Review states the course 'covers all topics required by state and national standards for high school chemistry' but follows 'the chapter arrangement' of a traditional textbook

The curriculum provides comprehensive teacher support including answer keys for all materials and detailed calendars for different student levels. However, formal teacher training or professional development is not mentioned.

Review notes 'Keys for the notesheets, worksheets, and tests are available to the teacher or parent' and 'calendars showing schedules for all three options' but no mention of teacher training materials