Course Outline
COURSE NAME: Chemistry, Grade 12, University Preparation
COURSE CODE: SCH 4U
CREDIT VALUE: 1.0
PREREQUISITE: Chemistry, Grade 11, Academic
CURRICULUM POLICY:
Growing Success: Assessment, Evaluation, and Reporting in Ontario Schools, 2010
Science, The Ontario Curriculum Grade 11 and 12 (Revised 2008)
DEPARTMENT: Science
DEVELOPED BY, DEVELOPMENT DATE: Ms. Sassine, May 2009
REVISED BY, REVISION DATE: Mrs. Samuel, April 2013
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the
study of organic chemistry, the structures and properties of matter, energy changes and rates of reactions, equilibrium in chemical systems, and electrochemistry. Students will further develop their analytical skills and investigate the qualitative and quantitative properties of matter, as well as the impact of some common chemical reactions on society and the environment.
Overall Expectations
A. Scientific Investigation Skills and Career Exploration
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->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);
<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->identify and describe careers related to the fields of science under study, and describe the contributions of scientists, including Canadians, to those fields.
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B. Organic Chemistry
<!--[if !supportLists]-->1. <!--[endif]-->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
<!--[if !supportLists]-->2. <!--[endif]-->Investigate organic compounds and organic chemical reactions and use various methods to represent the compounds
<!--[if !supportLists]-->3. <!--[endif]-->Demonstrate an understanding of the structure, properties, and chemical behaviour of compounds within each class of organic compounds
C. Structures and Properties of Matter
<!--[if !supportLists]-->1. <!--[endif]-->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
<!--[if !supportLists]-->2. <!--[endif]-->Investigate the molecular shapes and physical properties of various types of matter
<!--[if !supportLists]-->3. <!--[endif]-->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
D. Energy Changes and Rates of Reaction
<!--[if !supportLists]-->1. <!--[endif]-->Analyse technologies and chemical processes that are based on energy changes, and evaluate them in terms of their efficiency and their effects on the envoironment
<!--[if !supportLists]-->2. <!--[endif]-->Investigate and analyse energy changes and rates of reaction in physical and chemical processes, and solve related problems
<!--[if !supportLists]-->3. <!--[endif]-->Demonstrate an understanding of energy changes and rates of reaction
E. Chemical Systems and Equilibrium
<!--[if !supportLists]-->1. <!--[endif]-->Analyse chemical equilibrium processes and assess their impact on biological, biochemical, and technological systems
<!--[if !supportLists]-->2. <!--[endif]-->Investigate the qualitative and quantitative nature of chemical systems at equilibrium, and solve related problems
<!--[if !supportLists]-->3. <!--[endif]-->Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of dynamic equilibrium and the variables that cause shifts in the equilibrium of chemical systems
F. Electrochemistry
<!--[if !supportLists]-->1. <!--[endif]-->Analyse technologies and processes relating to electrochemistry, and their implications for society, health and safety, and the environment
<!--[if !supportLists]-->2. <!--[endif]-->Investigate oxidation-reduction reactions using a galvanic cell, and analyse electrochemical reactions in qualitative and quantitative terms
<!--[if !supportLists]-->3. <!--[endif]-->Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of oxidation-reduction reactions and the many practical applications of electrochemistry
Outline of Course Content
Topics | Timing (110 hours) |
Scientific Investigation Skills and Career Exploration | Throughout course |
Organic Chemistry | 20 hours |
Structures and Properties | 20 hours |
Energy Changes and Rate of Reaction | 20 hours |
Chemical Systems and Equilibrium | 20 hours |
Electrochemistry | 20 hours |
Culminating Tasks & Final Exam | 10 hours |
Teaching/ Learning Strategies
Along with some of the strategies noted in the assessment for, as and of learning charts below, strategies will include (but not limited to):
- Demonstrations- Student-specific tutorials & one-on-one help
- Structured Discussion- Peer Teaching and Support
- Real-world problem solving - Scientific terminology
- Socratic teaching- Critical pedagogies
- Video Support (Khan Academy, SpongeLab interactive)
Strategies for Assessment and Evaluation of Student Performance
Assessment as Learning | Assessment for Learning | Assessment of Learning |
Student Product <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Note taking <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Goal Log (anecdotal) <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Vocabulary Log <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Technology Use of Microsoft programs and online software, website <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Laboratory Etiquette | Student Product <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Assignment <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Pre-tests (scale/rubric) <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Quizzes (scale/rubric) <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Posters (rubric/scale) <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Graphic organizers (scale) <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Peer feedback (anecdotal/checklist) <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Webbing/Mapping (rubric/scale) <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Vocabulary notebooks (anecdotal) <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Assigned Exercises | Student Product <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Assignment <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Emails (checklist) <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Website <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Tests (scale/rubric) <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Exam <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Lab Report (rubric) <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Oral Presentations <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Assigned Exercises <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Socrative (spreadsheet) |
Observation <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Whole class discussions (anecdotal) <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Recording <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Note taking <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Organization Development(checklist) <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Problem Solving <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Anecdotal Drawings | Observation <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Class discussions (anecdotal) <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->PowerPoint presentations (rubric) <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Problem Solving <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Expanding and Listening <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Making Connections <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Labs/ demonstrations <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Progressing and Reflecting | Observation <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Debate (rubric) <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->PowerPoint presentations (rubric) <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Performance tasks (anecdotal/scale) <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Mini presentations (Anecdotal/ scale) <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Lab work (Anecdotal/ scale) |
Conversation <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Student teacher conferences (checklist) <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Small Group Discussions (checklist) <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Pair work (checklist) <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Talking and listening <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Questioning at a Variety of Levels <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Communicating <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Brainstorming <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Talking and Listening <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Interviewing | Conversation <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Student teacher conferences (checklist) <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Small group discussions (checklist) <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Pair work (anecdotal) <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Peer-feedback (anecdotal) <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Peer-editing (anecdotal) <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Oral pre-tests (scale/rubric) or Oral quizzes (scale/rubric) | Conversation <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Student teacher conferences (checklist) <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Question and Answer Session (checklist) <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Oral tests (scale/rubric) <!--[if !supportLists]--> <!--[endif]-->Learning skills (checklist) |
Evaluation: The Final Grade
Percentage of Final Mark | Categories of Mark Breakdown |
70% | Term work |
10%* | Culminating Task |
20%* | Final Examination |
(*Subject to change)
The balance of weighting of the categories of the achievement chart throughout the course is:
Knowledge and Understanding = 30% Communication = 20%
Thinking = 30%Application = 20%
Program Planning Considerations
The Role of Technology in the Curriculum
The use of technology has given students access to additional and powerful resources. Students will use various online programs to gain understanding of contemporary social and environmental issues in health-related fields in science. The use of sponge lab will allow for interactive play (gameification).
Career Education
The knowledge and skills that students acquire in this course will help build awareness of current issues occurring in society. The course will allow student the opportunity to explore various real-life and work applications of the content. Students will be encouraged to do research on these potential careers and share their knowledge with their peers.
English as a Second Language
Students whose first language is not English will be allowed to use dictionaries during assessments for and as learning. Furthermore, they will be encouraged to speak English in class through pair/ group work, and small class presentations. As well, students will enhance their knowledge of scientific terminology by creating study cards, and study sheets.
Course Materials
Class Website: https://sites.google.com/a/web.bondacademy.ca/mrs-samuel/
Textbook: Chemistry 12, McGraw Hill Ryerson, Ontario, Canada, ISBN 0-07-088686-5