Students work through problems dealing with food, transportation, energy, atmosphere, shelter and clothing. They gain information about matter, the structure of atoms and molecules, elements and compounds, the periodic table, chemical reactions, and the behavior of gases. They learn how to balance equations, calculate empirical and molecular formulas, and determine molar mass. At the end of each module, students demonstrate their understanding of the chemistry concepts presented by using them to solve specific problems. The projects include both a research section and a report of a virtual experiment.
Students have the opportunity to interact with their teacher and classmates on the Web.
Basic computer skills are recommended.