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Chemistry 12

 

Course Description

Chemistry 12 is a course in physical and inorganic chemistry with a quantitative emphasis; therefore students must be adept at algebraic and numerical problem solving. Students use a variety of analytical skills and experimental techniques to measure rates of reaction, and study equilibrium mixtures, redox systems, and acid-base reactions. This experimental data is used to develop and interpret the appropriate theory. The clear presentation of ideas with full supporting factual data is expected in both written work and during in-class activities. An emphasis is placed on making connections between the material studied and the real world.

Course Expectations

St. George’s School expects all students at the Senior School to be interested and motivated in achieving their personal best while at the School. We expect students will be engaged in their endeavours, responsible to their studies, classmates and teachers, and demonstrate integrity in their pursuit of learning.

Submitting work

Students in this course are expected to complete work assignments on the date assigned and to submit their work on Canvas.

If circumstances prevent the student from completing a work assignment on the assigned due date, the student must inform the teacher prior to the due date for the work assignment. The teacher will provide a second due date through 5th block system. 

Instructional Aims

Based on the B.C. Ministry of Education curriculum, students will learn through labs, discussions, problem-solving, projects, presentations, and other activities.

Science provides opportunities for us to better understand the natural world. Through science, we ask questions and seek answers to grow our collective scientific knowledge.

Big Ideas and Learning Outcomes

Big Ideas are ideas that are central to our understanding in this area of learning. They are the key concepts, principles, and theories that are used to organize knowledge within this subject.

The Big Ideas in this course are:

  1. Reactants must collide to react, and the reaction rate is dependent on the surrounding conditions.
  2. Dynamic equilibrium can be shifted by changes to the surrounding conditions
  3. Saturated solutions are systems in equilibrium
  4. Acid or base strength depends on the degree of ion dissociation.
  5. Oxidation and reduction are complementary processes that involve the gain or loss of electrons.

Based on the B.C. Ministry of Education curriculum, students will learn and be evaluated on the following knowledge and skills found here

Assessment and Evaluation

A student's final mark will be determined by evaluation of their ability to demonstrate proficiency in these skills and learning these concepts.

Major assessments for this course include:

  • Unit tests
  • Labs and lab reports
  • Written research assignments
  • Pre-test assignments

We anticipate adjustments may be made throughout the year due to the extenuating circumstances we are facing. Any adjustments will be posted here and discussed as a class.

Both the school’s assessment expectations and supports that teachers provide can be found online. Academic dishonesty to any degree is not acceptable.

There are a variety of academic supports available at St. George’s for students. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the range of supports available to them which include:

  • Faculty support
  • 5th Block
  • Head of Grade
  • Student Success Centre
  • Personal Counselling

Grading

The content in this course is cumulative, and within any unit multiple learning outcomes will be tested at the same time, often within the same question.  As such, marks will be accumulated within a unit with the following weights:

Review

 n/a

Kinetics

 1.0

Equilibrium

 1.0

Solubility

 0.75

Acids Bases

 1.25

Electrochemistry

 1.0

Laboratory Skills

included in respective unit*

*Note that content/skills from any completed unit will continue to be used and tested in following units, and as such there will be some overlap of content/skills between units.

First Peoples Principles

We would like to acknowledge that the land on which we gather is the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We are honoured to live, work, and play on this land together.

As part of contribution to reconciliation, Chemistry 12 makes First Peoples Principles of Learning (Links to an external site.) visible in class by understanding that learning is holistic, reflexive, reflective, experiential, and relational (focused on connectedness, on reciprocal relationships, and a sense of place). Learning involves recognizing the consequences of one’s actions. Learning requires exploration of one’s identity.

Literacy/Numeracy

In Chemistry 12, students will work with the scientific inquiry method, which will require them to make observations, ask questions, analyze data, and communicate their findings. Students will also be required to comprehend information presented orally, textually, and visually to gain an understanding of the key content and concepts of physics. Finally, students will be asked to give oral presentations, visually represent data and ideas, and share written versions of their ideas and conclusions.

Learning Resources

Resources that will be used as part of this course include:

  •  Notes during class will be taken on the board and a video recording of the lesson will be available .
  •  Powerpoints and all other resources will posted on the modules section of the course.  Resources will be presented in each lesson as appropriate.
  • We will be using the Hebden Chemistry 12 Workbook to supplement our in class learning.

Canvas Information

Canvas is where course content, grades, and communication will reside for this course.

 

Course Summary:

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