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St. Michael Catholic High School Course Outline and Evaluation Course: Code: Credits: Text: Policy Document: 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.