Course title

Chemistry

Pre-requisite

one unit of high school science and Algebra I.

Course description

Chemistry 1AAdd to CartCourse Description

Chemistry is the study of the atoms that make up every substance and material known to mankind. These atoms are composed of protons; electrons; and neutrons that combine to form a little over 100 different chemical elements. These 100 chemical elements can combine and bond together to form an almost infinite number of different compounds and materials that form the world around us. This course will focus on what elements are made of; how we can tell them apart from each other; the history behind our scientific understanding of the elements; and how and why they can form different substances. The second semester will focus on the processes and changes that occur when new substances are formed from elements.

Course Objectives

Upon completing this course you will be able to:

• conduct laboratory experiments using safe; controlled; and ethical methods and practices.
• use the scientific method to answer testable questions about chemistry.
• use critical thinking; logical reasoning; and observational though process in order to make sound decisions inside and outside the classroom.
• know the characteristics of matter and analyze the properties of this matter.
• understand the historical development of the Periodic Table and its significance.
• understand the historical development of atomic theory and its implications on the world today.
• understand and identify the characteristics of ionic; covalent; and metallic bonding and the forces that hold the types of bonds together.

Required Course Materials

• Interactive Notebook ? In the form of a small composition notebook; a spiral notebook; or loose-leaf paper kept in a binder.
• Pencil or Pen ? In order to do well in the course; you must take notes; sketch diagrams and graphs; and solve problems when instructed to do so.
• Internet Access
• Adobe Reader
• Purchasing a TI 84 plus; a TI 83 or similar is recommended.
• Printer

Note:†This course does not require a textbook.

Course Organization

Each semester contains 5 units and one final exam that must be taken in person.

Each Unit contains:

• 3?5 lessons. Each lesson includes some or all of the following components: Engage; Explore; Explain; Elaborate; and Evaluate.
• Self-assessments to help you check your own understanding of the material covered in each lesson. You must complete these assessments in order to advance in the course.
• 3 graded assignments

Final Examination

The final examination is comprehensive; it covers the material from all 8 units. To pass the course; you must receive a grade of 70 percent or better. You can apply to take the Final Exam after 100 percent of your graded assignments have been submitted; and at least 70 percent have been graded and returned to you.

Format:†50 multiple-choice questionsTime Allowed:†3 hoursMaterials Allowed:†#2 pencils; graphing or scientific calculator

Semester Topics

Topic 1:†Introduction to ChemistryTopic 2:†Matter and PropertiesTopic 3:†Atomic TheoryTopic 4:†The Periodic TableTopic 5:†Chemical Compounds

Chemistry 1BAdd to CartCourse Description

In the second semester of chemistry; the properties and structure of the atom are used to explain macroscopic properties of various systems. First; the quantitative measurement and analysis techniques in relation to the mole are discussed. These techniques can be used to describe and analyze reactions that occur with gases and in water-based solutions. Reactions in gases and solutions make up the vast majority of reactions that occur in biological systems and other systems familiar to student?s daily lives. In addition; these reactions typically are accompanied by changes in energy; causing things to heat up or cool down during the course of the reaction. All of these aspects of chemical reactions and nuclear chemistry will be discussed in detail this semester.

Course Objectives

Upon completing this course you will be able to:

• conduct laboratory experiments using safe; controlled; and ethical methods and practices.
• use the scientific method to answer testable questions about chemistry.
• use critical thinking; logical reasoning; and observational though process in order to make sound decisions inside and outside the classroom.
• understand the chemistry unit of the mole and use dimensional analysis to make predictions about reactions; the amount of product they can produce; and their efficiency.
• explain the behavior of gases and predict changes that occur in systems that contain a gas.
• explain how solutions work; the role of water in these solutions; and the various types of reactions that can take place in solution.
• explain and predict the changes in energy that can take place in a reaction and understand how that energy can affect their daily life.
• understand the process of nuclear decay; radiation; fission; and fusion.

Required Course Materials

• Interactive Notebook ? In the form of a small composition notebook; a spiral notebook; or loose-leaf paper kept in a binder.
• Pencil or Pen ? In order to do well in the course; you must take notes; sketch diagrams and graphs; and solve problems when instructed to do so.
• Internet Access
• Adobe Reader
• Purchasing a TI 84 plus; a TI 83 or similar is recommended.
• Printer

Note:†This course does not require a textbook.

Course Organization

Each semester contains 5 units and one final exam that must be taken in person.

Each Unit contains:

• 3?5 lessons. Each lesson includes some or all of the following components: Engage; Explore; Explain; Elaborate; and Evaluate.
• Self-assessments to help you check your own understanding of the material covered in each lesson. You must complete these assessments in order to advance in the course.
• 3?4 graded assignments

Final Examination

The final examination is comprehensive; it covers the material from all 8 units. To pass the course; you must receive a grade of 70 percent or better. You can apply to take the Final Exam after 100 percent of your graded assignments have been submitted; and at least 70 percent have been graded and returned to you.

Format:†50 multiple-choice questionsTime Allowed:†3 hoursMaterials Allowed:†#2 pencils; graphing or scientific calculator

Semester Topics

Topic 6:†The Mole and StoichiometryTopic 7:†SolutionsTopic 8:†ThermochemistryTopic 9:†GasesTopic 10:†Nuclear Chemistry

School country

United States

School state

Texas

School city

Austin

High school

UT High School

School / district Address

1616 Guadalupe Austin TX

School zip code

78701

Requested competency code

Lab Science

Date submitted

09/9/2022

Deferred

Yes

Deferred date

10/6/2022

Deferred Reason

In order to be reviewed as a laboratory science; we will need a list of physical laboratory experiments completed for this course and number of hours students spend doing laboratory assignments each week.

Online / Virtual

No