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This course is part of the Women’s Academy “School to University Pathway” programme and is equivalent to Grades 7 and 8 (lower secondary). Its main topics are matter, mixtures and separation, atoms and elements, periodic table basics, and chemistry in everyday life. The content is built around topics covered in international curricula (such as Cambridge Lower Secondary and IGCSE) and global assessment frameworks such as PISA, with everyday examples and step-by-step practice.
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Course details
| Level | Level 1 of 4, equivalent to Grades 7 and 8 (lower secondary) |
| Estimated duration | 40 hours of study and practice |
| Prerequisite | Fluent reading and writing; basic primary arithmetic (Grade 6) |
| Language of instruction | Farsi-e-Dari (with key terms in English) |
| Fee | Free |
| Assessment | A test after each section and a final exam; pass mark 70%; certificate after Academy approval |
After this course you will be able to
- In “Matter”: understand states of matter, physical and chemical properties, and changes in matter, and apply them to problem solving
- In “Mixtures and Separation”: understand mixtures and solutions, filtration and evaporation, and distillation, and apply them to problem solving
- In “Atoms and Elements”: understand particles, atoms, and elements and compounds, and apply them to problem solving
- In “Periodic Table Basics”: understand groups and periods, metals and non-metals, and key elements, and apply them to problem solving
- In “Chemistry in Everyday Life”: understand everyday reactions, combustion and household chemical safety, and apply them to problem solving
Course outline
- States of matter
- Physical and chemical properties
- Changes in matter
- Mixtures and solutions
- Filtration and evaporation
- Distillation
- Particles
- Atoms
- Elements and compounds
- Groups and periods
- Metals and non-metals
- Key elements
- Everyday reactions
- Combustion
- Household chemical safety
Week-by-week learning path
With about 30 to 45 minutes of study and practice a day, you will complete this course in 6 weeks:
| Week | Topic | Weekly outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Matter | Lessons, practical exercises and a short section quiz |
| Week 2 | Mixtures and Separation | Lessons, practical exercises and a short section quiz |
| Week 3 | Atoms and Elements | Lessons, practical exercises and a short section quiz |
| Week 4 | Periodic Table Basics | Lessons, practical exercises and a short section quiz |
| Week 5 | Chemistry in Everyday Life | Lessons, practical exercises and a short section quiz |
| Week 6 | Final project and final exam | Completed project and a score of 70% or higher |
Final project
A safe home experiment or a virtual experiment using a PhET simulation on one of the topics at this level: question, hypothesis, method, data table, graph, conclusion and a two-page report.
Project assessment criteria:
- A clear question and hypothesis
- Accurate data and graphs
- Conclusions based on evidence
- Safety and scientific integrity
Key course terms
Atom
Molecule
Element
Compound
Reaction
Mole
Acid and base
Catalyst
Assessment and certificate
- After each section: a short quiz (70% is recommended before moving on)
- Practical exercises in each lesson: for learning; use Questions to send your questions
- End of course: final exam (pass mark 70%) and submission of the final project
- Digital certificate after review and approval by the Academy: Request a certificate
Teaching method
Each lesson includes learning objectives, explanations with real examples and images, key terms in Dari and English, common mistakes, practical exercises, a self-test and a summary. In every lesson you can use the Questions button to ask the teacher your questions. The courses are impartial, free and open to all young people.
Get ready now
- Take the programme’s short placement test (coming soon)
- Set aside a dedicated notebook for this subject
- Set aside 45 minutes a day for study and practice
Free, reliable resources
These resources have been selected by the Academy team. Most of them are in English; you can use the Translate option in the Chrome browser. Large files (books, exercise files, videos) will be placed in the Academy’s official Google Drive folder when the course opens and linked from this page.
- PhET – University of Colorado, free interactive simulations for physics, chemistry, biology and mathematics (in several languages, including Persian)
- Khan Academy, free lessons in mathematics, science and economics
- CK-12 Foundation, free mathematics and science textbooks and exercises
- OpenLearn – The Open University, hundreds of free short courses with a certificate of participation
Note: This is an educational and preparatory programme and does not count as an official school qualification or formal equivalence; its aim is to prepare young people for exams, scholarships and university study.
Help and questions
Questions about this course: [email protected] · All courses: Online Learning Centre · Active course: Computer and Internet Basics
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