Friendly Chemistry, 4th Edition
This approachable, full-credit chemistry course builds college-level understanding through clear instruction, clever analogies, and hands-on manipulatives—designed for independent teens and parents who’d rather not reteach the periodic table.
$79.95
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Multiple Grades
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Please note: The video license is designed to accompany the course text, and is not a stand-alone curriculum. The audio and video portions of this course are non-refundable.
2026 Tenth-Grade Curriculum Kit
Friendly Chemistry
Chemistry has a reputation for being one of the most challenging high school sciences. Friendly Chemistry was designed to make it approachable without watering down the content, giving teens a solid introduction to chemistry through clear explanations, hands-on activities, and a highly structured format.
The two-volume Teacher Edition serves as the heart of the program. Each of the 32 lessons includes a detailed game plan, instructional content, worksheets, activities, tests, and complete answer keys. The step-by-step organization helps teens work more independently while giving parents a clear framework for the year.
The course covers the major topics found in a traditional high school chemistry class, including atomic theory, quantum mechanics, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, and gas laws. Throughout the program, analogies, activities, and optional games help reinforce difficult concepts and make abstract ideas easier to understand. For teens who prefer a more traditional approach, worksheets cover the same material without requiring participation in the games.
The optional manipulatives set adds a hands-on component through flashcards, interactive games, and activities that allow teens to build compounds, model reactions, and explore chemistry concepts in a more concrete way. Laboratory activities use practical materials and household supplies whenever possible, making them easier to implement at home.
Unlike many science programs, Friendly Chemistry does not require a separate student edition for individual learners. Worksheets, activities, tests, and answer keys are already included in the Teacher Edition. Families teaching multiple students may wish to add materials for each student.
Friendly Chemistry is commonly counted as one high school chemistry credit and has been used successfully in homeschool, private school, charter school, and classroom settings for many years. Its combination of clear instruction, structured lessons, and hands-on reinforcement has helped countless teens build confidence in a subject that often feels intimidating.
Want to make the course even more independent? The optional Friendly Chemistry Video License allows author Joey Hajda to teach the material directly while your teen follows along in the text. The publisher describes the videos as the "teacher" and the textbook as the "classroom book," making the video license a valuable support for families balancing multiple students or teens who benefit from direct instruction. Please note that the video license is designed to accompany the curriculum and is not a stand-alone course.
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Yes, the Friendly courses will be adequate. However, if your student will be going into a science-intensive major and career, they may benefit from (and enjoy) a more intensive science course.
- February 23, 2026
Chemistry that is truly friendly
Steph H.
As a homeschool mom, I am quite thankful for this curriculum. Chemistry was not necessarily my strong suit, so I am glad that my son has this resource to learn from. The text is straightforward and easy to follow. The concepts are clearly explained, and the experiments are great because we have most, if not all, of the required components on hand at any given time. The DVDs are a great accompaniment as well.
- September 13, 2023
Comprehensive curriculum
Camille C.
This is a great comprehensive curriculum. That helps make chemistry easier to learn. My student is understanding and comprehending the lessons and the writers try to include a way to help your student better understand the curriculum
- September 19, 2021
At-home easy to find products
Emily A.
My son loves this curriculum, he loves doing the experiments and it's easy on the wallet since most things are found in our kitchen or medicine cabinets anyway. This is definitely a gem!
- July 29, 2020
Best chemistry program we've used
Janine C.
This program was advertised as "no tears chemistry" when I first became aware of it, and that is absolutely true. After subjecting our oldest to a very thorough but miserable chemistry program, I was desperate to find something else that wouldn't be so painful for our other 3 kids. This met all of my expectations, and then some. And, best of all, the creators of the program were extremely responsive to my inquiries when I reached out to them with a question. I struggled with chemistry in high school, but was able to teach this course to my daughter and a neighbor with confidence and zero frustration. We have since used their biology program (also excellent), and I am purchasing their physical science program to use this year. I'm so grateful to have found this program, as it has made our upper level science studies significantly more pleasant.
