Course title
IB Prep ChemistryPre-requisite
Completion of IB Prep Biology and Completion of Algebra I with an 80% or higher AND concurrent enrollment in GeometryCourse description
IB Prep Chemistry is an accelerated and in-depth science course. It is the study of connections between the everyday world and the molecular world; the structure and interactions of matter. It examines the smallest components of matter (atoms) and how atoms bond with each other to combine elements into compounds. Then it looks at chemical reactions: how energy is involved; the transfer of electrons or hydrogen ions; and factors that affect reaction rate. This course provides students with an understanding of chemical principles and skills that are needed for Advanced Placement (AP) courses; IB course; and college. The study of chemistry includes laboratory investigation; problem solving activities; textbook study; lecture; and class discussion. The foundation of chemistry; the structure and properties of matter; energy; thermo chemistry; nuclear reaction; acids and bases; gases; and chemical bonding make up the content of this class.
Course Objectives:1. Design and conduct an independent scientific investigation involving the collection and analysis of quantitative data.2. Analyze and communicate the findings of scientific investigations related to chemistry.3. Apply knowledge of chemical principles to analyze problems and make decisions which impact themselves and society.4. Utilize technology and inquiry to increase understanding of chemical concepts and issues.
Units: (Note: Order of units may change) Concepts:
1. Foundations of Chemistry: Lab Safety; Lab Equipment; Lab write-ups; Units of Measurement; Scientific Notation; Uncertainty (PrecisioN/Accuracy and % error); Significant Figures; Conversion Factors; Metric system; Mass and Volume Relationships; Density; Physical and chemical properties and changes; classifying matter
2. Atomic theory and Periodic Processes: Atomic models; History of the Atom; Basic Atomic Structure; Ions; Electron Configuration; Nuclear/Isotopes; Periodicity
3. Nuclear Chemistry: Nuclear chemistry; nuclear decay; radioactivity; radioactive decay series; transmutation
4. Nomenclature and Bonding: Bonding; Nomenclature; Chemical formulas Lewis structures for compounds; molecular geometry/covalent shapes; polarity; intermolecular forces
5. Mole Concepts: Introduction to the mole; counting by weighing; Molar mass; molar conversions; empirical and molecular formulas; percent composition
6. Chemical Reactions: Balancing Equations; Types of Reactions; Evidence of reactions; Prediction of Products; Endothermic and Exothermic; Stoichiometry; Percent yield; limiting and excess reactants
7. Gases Gas Law Relationships: Boyles; Charles; Combined and Ideal Gas Laws.
8. Thermochemistry: Heating/Cooling curves; phase changes; heat vs. temperature; phases of matter; calorimetry; law of conservation of energy; Kinetic Molecular Theory
COURSE GRADING: COURSE BREAKDOWN:A = 90% - 100% 30% Aligned Checks – Bellwork; homework; worksheets; lab activities; etc. B = 80% - 89% 50% Major Assessments / Projects – Quizzes; unit tests; formal labs; etc.C = 70% - 79% 20% COURSE ASSESSMENT D = 60% - 69% F = 0% - 59%
Grading Rules:Aligned Checks: A majority of the tasks for this course are graded under the category called aligned checks in the grade book. This category comprises 30% of the student’s overall grade. In this category; you will find quizzes; lab activities; and homework/classwork.- Homework and Class work: Homework and class work are worth between 5 – 30 points depending on the complexity of the assignment. Keep completed homework as a section in your class notebook.
Tests; Major Projects; Formal Labs: This category is worth 50% of the overall course grade. - Quizzes: Quizzes are worth between 10 – 30 points depending on the complexity of the quiz. Quizzes will be given periodically to make sure you are keeping up with the material.- Exams are worth 100 points and will be given at the end of each unit; as a mid-term in the middle of the semester; and at the end of the semester. Exams will be given at the beginning of the class period and you will have as much time as needed to complete the exam. - Unit Labs: Unit labs are worth between 20 – 50 points depending on the complexity of the lab. We will be doing one to two labs per unit. If a report is incomplete; then it may be returned for correction before it is graded. During lab; safety is paramount. I will go into detail on lab safety and provide a safety agreement. - Each unit may have an assigned unit project worth up to 50 points depending on the complexity of the project
Course Assessment: At the end of the course; you will have a comprehensive final that is worth 20% of the total course grade. As with just about every other class on this campus; there will be a course assessment for this class. The course assessment will test that you have grasped the key concepts of this class.
Academic Honesty and Integrity: In academics; cheating of any kind is strongly forbidden. You are responsible for doing all of your own work unless I specifically say that an assignment can be done with a partner or a group. Cheating will be dealt with on a case-to-case basis; but you can be assured that if you are caught cheating there will be a penalty. Along the same lines; plagiarism is strongly forbidden. If you use information from an outside source; such as a magazine; the Internet; a book; etc.; you will be required to cite the source. Again; cheating and plagiarism of any type will not be tolerated in this classroom and will be dealt with in a very serious manner.
School country
United StatesSchool state
ArizonaSchool city
GlendaleSchool / district Address
6330 W. Thunderbird RoadSchool zip code
85306Requested competency code
Lab ScienceDate submitted
Approved
YesApproved competency code
- LADV
- Advanced science
- LCHM
- Chemistry