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Chemistry at Home

Discover the connections between chemistry & society through video lectures, online simulations, home-based lab activities, scientist profiles, and thought-provoking assignments. Specifically designed for homeschool students by an award-winning professor and homeschool parent.

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CHEMISTRY IS EVERYWHERE

Discover Why Chemistry
Matters to You

Real-life applications make chemistry relevant and interesting, even for
students who “aren’t into science”.

Engaging Video

Content is delivered via short videos taught by an award-winning, veteran professor.

Home-Based Labs

See chemistry in action through home-based lab activities using common household items.

Online & Asynchronous

Complete the course on your own schedule from anywhere in the world.

Meet your instructor

Dr. Kent McCorkle is an award-winning professor of chemistry with twenty years of experience in science education.  Originally from Indiana, he attended Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology for his B.S. in Chemistry before moving to Alabama and earning his Ph.D in Chemistry at Auburn University.

He’s taught at numerous universities and community colleges, and is currently a tenured professor of chemistry at MiraCosta College in Southern California.

His wife, Kim, is originally from South Korea but grew up in the Sacramento area, where she and Kent met.  They have two children whom they homeschool.

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Everything you need in one package

Invest in knowledge

Chemistry & Society

$349

*one time payment

  • 12 units covering a full school year
  • 50+ videos of engaging content
  • Home-based lab activities using common household items
  • Interactive simulations & activities
  • Profiles on famous scientists
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What people are saying

I really enjoyed this class. I found all of the topics that we learned to be fascinating, and I appreciated how every concept connected to how the world interacts in our everyday life. I feel like my eyes opened to how chemistry finds itself in everything.

Reigha

No more boring
chemistry!

Not interested in science?
This course will change your mind!

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Common Questions

How is the content delivered?

This is an online course that can be completed anywhere, anytime! Lecture content is delivered through short video lessons (5-20 minutes) and intriguing activities and simulations that connect students with the material. Lab consists of home-based activities that give students the opportunity to apply what they’ve learned. Each of the twelve units ends with a quiz to assess understanding and progress.

What payment methods can I use?

Credit card via Stripe. Students in the greater San Diego who are enrolled with Pacific Coast Academy or Cabrillo Point Academy may use charter funds. Please contact me to suggest a charter school where you’d like me to become a vendor.

Can I try it for free?

Yes! You can try the first video lesson, activity, and home-based lab for free. Click here to check them out!

How are assignments graded?

Checkpoint quizzes and unit quizzes are automatically graded by the website. Other assignments are graded by the parent using detailed answer keys provided after enrolling.

What if my student doesn’t like science?

Then this is the perfect course for them! Students will investigate chemical concepts, explore important scientific discoveries, and learn about famous scientists, but always in the context of how they impact our world practically.  For example, students will discover how chemistry is important to food & nutrition. electric vehicles, drugs & medicine, atomic bombs, renewable energy, pollution, water purification, marine life, and much more!

Is there a lot of math?

No! Chemistry & Society was designed from the ground up to focus on ideas and real-world applications, not math.

What should I do if I have a question about the course?

Everything you need to complete the course is included! But should you have a question, please contact me.

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chemistry today.

Enroll now and learn how chemistry continues to shape the world around us everyday.

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