Compass Prep

Applied Chemistry-Chemistry in the Kitchen - Honors Option Available

Get ready for a chemistry course like no other! This hands-on, engaging class takes the often abstract world of chemistry and brings it to life in a practical and fun way. Using exciting curriculum sources like Guest Hollow’s High School Kitchen, Culinary Reactions, and What Einstein Told His Cook, students will discover the fascinating chemistry behind everyday activities. Imagine your student exploring how chemical reactions affect the foods they eat, how the science of cooking can turn a simple recipe into a lesson in molecular gastronomy, and why those everyday “chemistry moments” are so much more than just basic science! This course not only strengthens understanding in a core scientific field but also connects these concepts to real-life experiences, showing how God’s creativity and intelligence are woven into the very fabric of creation. Whether your child is an aspiring scientist or just looking for a fun and meaningful way to learn, this course will spark their curiosity, inspire hands-on learning, and connect the dots between science and the world they live in. It’s chemistry with a twist—come join us, and let’s make learning an adventure!

Honors Credit:

If you are interested in having your student receive honors credit for this course, they will be required to do additional reading and write extra reports.

Coursestorm Online Enrollment is Free—Course Fee: $550. A $50 non-refundable course enrollment deposit will be billed immediately upon registration and will apply toward your overall tuition.  The balance must be paid by July 1, or you may select a payment plan of $250, payable by July 1 and November 1. 

Additional Fees: $100 yearly materials & lab fee, payable with the July tuition.

Accepted Payment Methods: Venmo, PayPal, and Cash App

Recommended credits: 1.0

Course Meets: Tuesday/Thursday 8:30 am - 9:25 am

Required Materials: The curriculum is a combination of multiple sources, including:

• Culinary Reactions: The Everyday Chemistry of Cooking by Simon Quellen Field (ISBN # 978-1569767061)
• Dr. Joe & What You Didn't Know: 177 Fascinating Questions About the Chemistry of Everyday Life (ISBN # 978-1550225778)
• What Einstein Told His Cook (ISBN # 978-0393329421)
• What Einstein Kept Under His Hat: Secrets of Science in the Kitchen (ISBN # 978-0393341652)
• The Joy of Chemistry (ISBN # 9798744694555)
• The Guest Hollow’s High School Kitchen Curriculum

You can find most books on Amazon for under $15 and/or audiobook format. Additional books may be added throughout the course.

All Payments are non-refundable