How would I start if I wanted to learn about Chemistry over a 7th grade summer?

Question

I just want to learn about it.

Answer 1

You can do this through your local library.  Chances are they have some videos that are labeled "Chemistry."  You can also find a basic chemistry book and look at the chapter titles and look for books or videos websites that go along with the titles.  Many used bookstores have textbooks, so you might be able to find a chem textbook that way, although it would tend to be on a high school level.

Answer 2

Pick up a book like Chemistry for Dummies. Those things do a good job of explaining.

If your library has them, get the Teaching Company's chemistry lectures. They're a bit more like sitting through a class -since they're videotaped lectures- but they're really good.