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My public-schooled cousins did chemistry first.  The only possible downside that I can think of is if the students aren't good enough in math to be able to handle the unit conversions - if they've had algebra, or even pre-algebra, they should be fine with that -  I think that my son even did some preliminary work with conversions or rate in Singapore 5 or 6 - and they need to be OK with exponents, both to do metric conversions and Avagadro's number conversions. 

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You can do chemistry first if the student has a thorough mastery of algebra, including logarithms and exponentials which are required for reaction kinetics.

 

The reason to do bio first is solely a lack of math preparation.

The reason to do physics first is systematic; it is the most fundamental of sciences. It is, however, not a prerequisite for chemistry, since the physics that actually is chemistry is not covered in a traditional two semester introductory physics course.

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We chose a math and science sequence based on the college degree my dd wants to pursue. I contacted some of the colleges she is interested in and asked for their recommendation for a high school math/science sequence. Not everyone got back but those that did were very nice and helpful.

 

 

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My dd took AP chemistry as a freshman, and is now taking AP bio, which is a good thing because the prerequisite for this particular course was chemistry.  She will take AP physics next year because she needs to have calculus at least concurrently as a prerequisite.  

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