Sch
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Grade 11 University chemistry
Prerequisite
SNC 2D ( Grade 10 Academic Science)
Curriculum Expectations
This
course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the
study of the properties of chemicals and chemical bonds; chemical reactions and
quantitative relationships in those reactions;
solutions and solubility; and atmospheric chemistry and the behaviour of gases.
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.
Course Strands
Matter, Chemical Trends, and Chemical Bonding
- Every element has
predictable chemical and physical properties determined by its structure.
- The type of chemical
bond in a compound determines the physical and chemical properties of that
compound.
- It is important to use
chemicals properly to minimize the risks to human health and the
environment.
Chemical Reactions
- Chemicals react in
predictable ways.
- Chemical reactions and
their applications have significant implications for society and the environment.
Quantities in Chemical Reactions
- Relationships in chemical
reactions can be described quantitatively.
- The efficiency of
chemical reactions can be determined and optimized by applying an
understanding of quantitative relationships in such reactions.
Solutions and Solubility
- Properties of solutions
can be described qualitatively and quantitatively, and can be predicted.
- Living things depend for
their survival on the unique physical and chemical properties of water.
- People have a responsibility
to protect the integrity of Earth’s water resources.
Gases and Atmospheric Chemistry
- Properties of gases can
be described qualitatively and quantitatively, and can be predicted.
- Air quality can be
affected by human activities and technology.
- People have a
responsibility to protect the integrity of Earth’s atmosphere.
Evaluation
Final Mark =
70% term work + 30% Summative Exam
Weighting of
Achievement Categories
Knowledge and Understanding 30%
·
knowledge of content (e.g., facts, terminology,
definitions, safe use of equipment and materials)
·
understanding of content (e.g., concepts, ideas,
theories, principles, procedures, processes)
Thinking, Inquiry, Problem Solving 30%
·
use of initiating and planning skills and
strategies (e.g., formulating questions, identifying the problem, developing
hypotheses, selecting strategies and resources, developing plans)
·
use of processing skills and strategies (e.g.,
performing and recording, gathering evidence and data, observing, manipulating
materials and using equipment safely, solving equations, proving)
·
use of critical/creative thinking processes,
skills, and strategies (e.g., analysing, interpreting, problem solving,
evaluating, forming and justifying conclusions on the basis of evidence)
Communication 20%
·
expression and organization of ideas and
information (e.g., clear expression, logical organization) in oral, visual,
and/or written forms (e.g., diagrams, models)
·
communication for different audiences (e.g.,
peers, adults) and purposes (e.g., to inform, to persuade) in oral, visual,
and/or written forms
·
use of conventions, vocabulary, and terminology
of the discipline in oral, visual, and written forms (e.g., symbols, formulae,
scientific notation, SI units)
Applications 20%
·
application of knowledge and skills (e.g.,
concepts and processes, safe use of equipment, scientific investigation skills)
in familiar contexts
·
transfer of knowledge and skills (e.g., concepts
and processes, safe use of equipment, scientific investigation skills) to
unfamiliar contexts
·
making connections between science, technology,
society, and the environment (e.g., assessing the impact of science on
technology, people and other living things, and the environment)
·
proposing courses of practical action to deal
with problems relating to science, technology, society, and the environment
Lab Safety
Students are
expected to observe all safety procedures in the laboratory. Students that jeopardise the safety of
themselves or others may be restricted in their laboratory participation.