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St. Michael Catholic High School
Course Outline and Evaluation
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Prequisite:
Chemistry, Grade 12, University Preparation
SCH4U
1.0
Nelson: Chemistry 12
The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 11 to 12, Science, 2008.
Chemistry, SCH3U, Grade 11, University Preparation
(Minimum mark of 70% is highly recommended)
Teacher:
Ms. van Gaal
Course Rationale
This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through
the study of organic chemistry, energy changes and rates of reactions, chemical
systems and equilibrium, electrochemistry, and atomic and molecular structure.
Students will further develop problem-solving and laboratory skills as they
investigate chemical processes, at the same time refining their ability to
communicate scientific information. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of
chemistry in daily life, and on evaluating the impact of chemical technology on the
environment.
How This Course Supports the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations
This course seeks to further the achievement of Ontario Catholic Graduate
Expectations through integrating Scripture, Catholic Church teaching, and moral
and ethical reflection. Students are encouraged to become discerning believers who
integrate faith with life. Students develop their decision-making skills and critically
reflect on the spiritual, moral, and ethical dimensions of issues addressed in this
course. They use and integrate the Catholic faith tradition in the critical analysis of
chemistry in everyday life and evaluate the impact of chemical technology on the
environment. As informed Catholic citizens, students acknowledge and accept their
responsibility as stewards of the earth and use their knowledge to address pressing
environmental issues.
Units and Timeline
Unit #
Unit 1
Topic
Organic Chemistry
Number of Classes
20 classes
Unit 2
Structure and Properties
17 classes
Unit 3
Energy Changes and
Rates of Reaction
Chemical Systems and
Equilibrium
Electrochemistry
20 classes
Unit 4
Unit 5
22 classes
15 classes
Unit 1: Organic Chemistry
Students are introduced to the structure of various organic compounds and the
chemical reactions involving these compounds. They name and represent the
structures of organic compounds using the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and
Applied Chemistry) system. Through research and experimentation, students
investigate organic compounds. They describe the physical properties of classes of
organic compounds, predict the products of organic reactions, and evaluate the
impact of organic compounds on society.
Unit 2: Structure and Properties
Students build on the knowledge they gained in the SCH3U Matter and Chemical
Bonding unit. They develop an elementary understanding of a few basic quantum
mechanical ideas and explain how types of chemical bonding account for the
properties of ionic, molecular, covalent network, and metallic substances. Students
investigate and compare the properties of solids and liquids, and use bonding theory
to predict the shape of simple molecules.
Unit 3: Energy Changes and Rates of Reaction
Students learn about energy transformations and the kinetics of chemical changes.
Using experimental data and calculations, they determine energy changes for
physical and chemical processes and rates of reaction. Through research, students
demonstrate an understanding of the dependence of chemical technologies and
processes on the energetics of chemical reactions.
Unit 4: Chemical Systems in Equilibrium
Students develop an understanding of the concept of chemical equilibrium, Le
Châtelier’s Principle, and solution equilibria. Through experimentation, they
investigate the behaviour of different equilibrium systems, and build their problemsolving skills as they solve problems involving the law of chemical equilibrium. In
addition, they research and explain the importance of chemical equilibrium in
various systems, including ecological, biological, and technological systems.
Unit 5: Electrochemistry
Students are introduced to the fundamental concepts related to oxidation and
reduction. They learn the concept of electron transfer and how it applies to the
interconversion of chemical and electrical energy. Through lab investigations they
build and explain the functioning of simple galvanic and electrolytic cells and use
equations to describe these cells. They research and describe some uses of batteries
and fuel cells, and assess environmental and safety issues associated with these
technologies.
Evaluation of Student Achievement
Mid term:
100% term work*
Final Report: 70 % term work*
30 % culminating task**
100 %
*Term work defined: Quizzes, Tests, Laboratory work, and Assignments\Projects
**Culminating Task: Final Exam 20%, and a culminating performance task 10%
IMPORTANT POLICIES
Classroom Rules and Regulations:
1.
All rules of The School Board and this specific High School will be followed.
Should a conflict exist between the Board, School, and Classroom rules, the
Board rules will be followed.
2.
Attendance is essential and will be monitored. It is the responsibility of the
student to catch up on missed work, including homework.
3.
Lateness will result in detentions. (in class, or office detentions)
4.
All students must respect the opinions and property of others. Negative
comments about others are not acceptable and will not be tolerated.
5.
Homework must be completed, and will be checked periodically. Expect
homework regularly. Seek extra help as soon as possible, when needed.
(Never on test day)
6.
Deadlines are important. The following outlines the Board guidelines
regarding the submission of late assignments: “Students will be given a
‘window of opportunity’ during which they may turn in assignments. After
the last possible day within the window, a grade of zero will be assigned but
the assignment will still need to be submitted in order to ensure course
expectations are met. In the case where a major assignment has not
been handed in, it is possible that the student’s credit may not be
granted.”
Note: the window of opportunity will be 5 school days following the deadline.
7.
In all student work, plagiarism must be avoided. Plagiarism is defined as
"the intentional or unintentional passing off of someone else's work (ideas,
inventions, writings, etc.) as one's own". Borrowing the work or ideas of
others must be done using proper citing and referencing. Plagiarized work
will result in a mark of zero for all parties involved.
8.
Test/Quiz procedure
- all tests/quizzes will be scheduled with sufficient warning. (3 day minimum)
-students must make the teacher aware of any test that they cannot attend.
This is to be done prior to the test date. Tests missed without good reason
will result in a mark of zero.
9.
The culminating activity is an important part of the course, and takes place
towards the end of the course. It is extremely important for students to be
present during this time.
10.
Students experiencing difficulty should seek extra help. The student is
responsible to make arrangements for such help. Help is not available on test
dates. Stay on top of your studies.
11.
The next page must be filled in and handed in prior to this student being
allowed to take part in any hands-on science activity.
12.
Cell phones and other electronic devices are not permitted in this class. These
items will be confiscated and brought to the office if they are displayed in
class.