This course will allow students to further their understanding of chemistry through the study of organic chemistry, the structure and properties of matter, energy changes and rates of reaction, equilibrium in chemical systems, and electrochemistry. Students will further develop their problem solving and laboratory skills as they investigate chemical processes. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of chemistry in everyday life and on evaluating the impact of chemistry on society and the environment.
University courses are designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to meet the entrance requirements for university programs.
By the end of this course, students will develop the following skills in these different areas:
| 1. Scientific Investigation Skills and Career Exploration | |
| 1.1 | demonstrate scientific investigation skills (related to both inquiry and research) in the four areas of skills (initiating and planning, performing and recording, analysing and interpreting, and communicating); |
| 1.2 | identify and describe careers related to the fields of science under study, and describe the contributions of scientists, including Canadians, to those fields. |
| 2. Organic Chemistry | |
| 2.1 | assess the social and environmental impact of organic compounds used in everyday life, and propose a course of action to reduce the use of compounds that are harmful to human health and the environment; |
| 2.2 | investigate organic compounds and organic chemical reactions, and use various methods to represent the compounds; |
| 2.3 | demonstrate an understanding of the structure, properties, and chemical behaviour of compounds within each class of organic compounds. |
| 3. Structure and Properties of Matter | |
| 3.1 | assess the benefits to society and evaluate the environmental impact of products and technologies that apply principles related to the structure and properties of matter; |
| 3.2 | investigate the molecular shapes and physical properties of various types of matter; |
| 3.3 | demonstrate an understanding of atomic structure and chemical bonding, and how they relate to the physical properties of ionic, molecular, covalent network, and metallic substances. |
| 4. Energy Changes and Rates of Reaction | |
| 4.1 | analyse technologies and chemical processes that are based on energy changes, and evaluate them in terms of their efficiency and their effects on the environment; |
| 4.2 | investigate and analyse energy changes and rates of reaction in physical and chemical processes, and solve related problems; |
| 4.3 | demonstrate an understanding of energy changes and rates of reaction. |
| 5. Chemical Systems and Equilibrium | |
| 5.1 | analyse chemical equilibrium processes, and assess their impact on biological, biochemical, and technological systems; |
| 5.2 | investigate the qualitative and quantitative nature of chemical systems at equilibrium, and solve related problems; |
| 5.3 | demonstrate an understanding of the concept of dynamic equilibrium and the variables that cause shifts in the equilibrium of chemical systems. |
| 6. Electrochemistry | |
| 6.1 | analyse technologies and processes relating to electrochemistry, and their implications for society, health and safety, and the environment; |
| 6.2 | investigate oxidation-reduction reactions using a galvanic cell, and analyse electrochemical reactions in qualitative and quantitative terms; |
| 6.3 | demonstrate an understanding of the principles of oxidation-reduction reactions and the many practical applications of electrochemistry |
| Time Allocated | |
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| 1. Structure and Properties | |
Students will explore the attractive forces that exist between particles in a substance and how these forces determine the properties of matter. They will learn to classify substances based on physical properties and they will learn how the quantitative and qualitative analysis of matter is applied in different fields of study. Students will demonstrate and understanding of atomic structure and electron configuration of atoms and how they relate to bonding and properties of matter. | 16 hours (8 hrs online/ 8 hrs offline) |
| 2. Organic Chemistry | |
This unit will focus on the naming and structure of organic compounds as well as the synthesis and reactions of organic compounds. Students will explore the structures of organic compounds and predict chemical and physical properties based on the respective structures. They will also investigate the significant impact of organic chemical reactions and their applications on society, human health and the environment. | 20 hours (10 hrs online/ 10 hrs offline) |
| 3. Energy Changes and Rates of Reaction | |
Students will demonstrate an understanding of energy changes and rates of reaction in chemical processes. They will analyse chemical reactions, calculate energy changes and the rate of reaction, and explore ways to improve efficiency. Students will gain insight into the societal and environmental costs and benefits of technologies that transform energy. | 16 hours (8 hrs online/ 8 hrs offline) |
| 4. Chemical Systems and Equilibrium | |
This unit will explore the concept of dynamic equilibrium, both quantitatively and qualitatively. Students will demonstrate and understanding the factors that cause shifts in equilibrium and the predictable ways chemical reactions respond to changing conditions. Students will explore the importance of applying equilibrium concepts to nature and industry. | 16 hours (8 hrs online/ 8 hrs offline) |
| 5. Acids and Bases | |
Students will expand upon their understanding of acids and bases and compare strong and weak acids and bases using the concepts of equilibrium. They will use equilibrium constants, pH and pOH in calculations of acid and base reactions, and demonstrate an understanding of acid base titrations and buffers. The widespread applications of acids and bases are explored as well as the impact on human health and the environment. | 14 hours (6 hrs online/ 8 hrs offline) |
| 6. Electrochemistry | |
Students will investigate oxidation and reduction reactions and the way electrons are transferred during these reactions. They will demonstrate an understanding of redox reactions in Galvanic and electrolytic cells. Students will investigate the varied applications of electrochemistry and the impact on society, health and the environment. | 15 hours (7 hrs online/ 8 hrs offline) |
| 7. FINAL ASSESSMENT | |
Final Exam | 3 hours |
| Total | 100 Hours |
This course is organized into a semester format. Lessons and activities will be presented to students via the online learning platform. Synchronous lessons will be provided though live online teaching and lessons, and student to student discussion forums.
A variety of strategies will be used in the online delivery of this course. Instructional strategies will include but are not limited to:
Learning goals will be discussed at the beginning of each lesson and success criteria will be provided to students. The success criteria are used to develop the assessment tools in this course, including rubrics and checklists.
The over-riding aim of this course is to help students use the language and concepts of chemistry skillfully, confidently and flexibly. A wide variety of instructional strategies are used to provide learning opportunities to accommodate a variety of learning styles, interests, and ability levels. The following processes are used throughout the course as strategies for teaching and learning the concepts presented.
A variety of assessment and evaluation methods, strategies and tools are required as appropriate to the expectation being assessed. These include diagnostic, formative and summative within the course and within each unit.
Assessment FOR Learning and Assessment AS Learning is obtained through a variety of means, including the following:
Evidence of student achievement (assessment of learning) is collected through ongoing observations of most consistent work, with consideration given to most recent work from various sources.
Assessment and evaluation in this course will be based on the provincial curriculum expectations. Students will be provided with numerous and varied opportunities to demonstrate the full extent of their achievement. Categories of assessment and breakdowns are as follows:
A final grade will be determined as follows:
Students with special needs and English Language Learners will be provided with accommodation, including additional time, assistive technology and scribe where available.
Learning Skills listed below are key to student success. Learning Skills are assessed independently of achievement and are determined through observation and participation. A check list and student conference will be used to determine the level in each category.
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