Secondary Chemistry Curriculum

Secondary Chemistry Curriculum synthesizes the core content of the Secondary Chemistry Program, preparing candidates to apply education theory and teaching approaches to the chemistry content areas. This course aligns with the areas covered by the Chemistry Praxis exam, ensuring candidates demonstrate both a deep understanding of the subject matter and the ability to effectively deliver content in a secondary classroom setting. Through evidence-based methods of learning science, candidates will evaluate learning experiences and resources that effectively convey chemistry concepts to secondary students. Topics include atomic structure, chemical bonding, energy relationships, chemical reactions, solutions, and the role of science and engineering in society. There are no prerequisites for this course.

Official catalog text — WGU-authored.