SCH 4U Outline

CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF EASTERN ONTARIO

NOTRE DAME CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

COURSE TITLE: Grade 12 CHEMISTRY, University Preparation

COURSE CODE: SCH 4U

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: University

REQUIRED PREREQUISTE: SCH 3U

NUMBER OF SCHEDULED
HOURS: 110

FACILITATOR/WRITER R Chmara

DATE OF PREPARATION: Feb 2007

MINISTRY GUIDELINES: The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 11 and 12, Science

TEXTS: Chemistry: A Second Course (Addison Wesley)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the study of organic chemistry, energy changes and rates of reactions, chemical systems and equilibrium, electrochemistry, and atomic and molecular structure. Students will further develop problem-solving and laboratory skills as they investigate chemical processes, at the same time refining their ability to communicate scientific information. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of chemistry in daily life, and on evaluating the impact of chemical technology on the environment. (Ministry curriculum document)

UNITS OF STUDY: (not necessarily in order)

Organic Chemistry

Energy Changes and Rates of Reaction

Chemical systems and Equilibrium

Electrochemistry

Structure and Properties

COURSE EXPECTATIONS:

1. Organic Chemistry

· demonstrate an understanding of the structure of various organic compounds, and of chemical reactions involving these compounds;

· investigate various organic compounds through research and experimentation, predict the

products of organic reactions, and name and represent the structures of organic compounds using the

IUPAC system and molecular models;

· evaluate the impact of organic compounds on our standard of living and the environment.

2. Energy Changes and Rates of Reaction

· demonstrate an understanding of the energy transformations and kinetics of chemical changes;

· determine energy changes for physical and chemical processes and rates of reaction, using

experimental data and calculations;

· demonstrate an understanding of the dependence of chemical technologies and processes on

the energetics of chemical reactions.

3. Chemical Systems and Equilibrium

· demonstrate an understanding of the concept of chemical equilibrium, Le Châtelier’s principle,

and solution equilibria;

· investigate the behaviour of different equilibrium systems, and solve problems involving the

law of chemical equilibrium;

· explain the importance of chemical equilibrium in various systems, including ecological,

biological, and technological systems.

4. Electrochemistry

· demonstrate an understanding of fundamental concepts related to oxidation-reduction and the

interconversion of chemical and electrical energy;

· build and explain the functioning of simple galvanic and electrolytic cells; use equations to

describe these cells; and solve quantitative problems related to electrolysis;

· describe some uses of batteries and fuel cells; explain the importance of electrochemical

technology to the production and protection of metals; and assess environmental and safety issues

associated with these technologies.

5. Structure and Properties

· demonstrate an understanding of quantum mechanical theory, and explain how types of

chemical bonding account for the properties of ionic, molecular, covalent network, and metallic

substances;

· investigate and compare the properties of solids and liquids, and use bonding theory to predict the shape of simple molecules;

· describe products and technologies whose development has depended on understanding

molecular structure, and technologies that have advanced the knowledge of atomic and molecular

theory.

How This Course Supports the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations

This course seeks to further the achievement of Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations through

integrating Scripture, Catholic Church teaching, and moral and ethical reflection. Students are

encouraged to become discerning believers who integrate faith with life. Students develop their decision-making skills and critically reflect on the spiritual, moral, and ethical dimensions of issues addressed in this course. They use and integrate the Catholic faith tradition in the critical analysis of chemistry in everyday life and evaluate the impact of chemical technology on the environment. As informed Catholic citizens, students acknowledge and accept their responsibility as stewards of the earth and use their knowledge to address pressing environmental issues. (Catholic Profile)

COURSE EVALUATION:

Course Assessment

Student Achievement will be based on the achievement chart categories outlined below and in individual demonstration for specific expectations. Achievement chart categories will be posted in the classroom for greater awareness and understanding of assessment. All major assignments will be evaluated using levels. Grades will be determined using the students’ most consistent and most recent level of achievements. For the purposes of reporting, the percentages grade range will correspond to the following levels as defined by the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario:

Level

Mark Code

Level

Mark Code

Level

Mark

Code

Level

Mark Code

4++

98/ 100

86/ 90

The achievement chart identifies four categories of knowledge and skills in Science: Knowledge, Thinking and Inquiry, Communication and Application. The achievement chart provides a standard province-wide method for teachers to use in assessing and evaluating their students’ achievement. Each achievement chart has descriptions of the levels of achievement for each of the four categories of knowledge and skills. Level three is the provincial standard; level four indicated a level of aptitude beyond the standard; level two indicates the student is slightly below provincial standard; and level one indicates a limited understanding of material. The achievement chart helps determine, towards the end of the course, the student’s most consistent level of achievement of the curriculum expectations as reflected in his or her course work.

POLICIES

Late Assignment

If a student fails to submit a summative assignment on the due date they will receive a completion contract. They will renegotiate a new due date with the subject teacher. The student will have their parent sign the contract and return it to the teacher the next day. If the contract is not returned, the classroom teacher will phone the parent. If the assignment gets submitted on the new date, the student will receive a grade. If not, the student will report to study hall and the parent will be notified. If completed at a passable level, the assignment will receive a “pass”.

Academic Dishonesty

If a student cheats on a test or plagiarizes a summative assignment, they will have to re-do the work in a supervised setting at their teacher’s convenience. The parent will be notified and the vice-principal will create a file to track the incident. Should a second incident occur in any class, the student will receive a suspension and a grade of zero for that assignment.

Culminating Activity

A Culminating Activity provides an opportunity for students to synthesize and demonstrate the full breadth of their understanding of overall expectations. The task is completed over more than one class period, involves all four categories of the achievement chart, and is authentic and related to the “real world”. Student work to be assessed must demonstrate individual achievement.

70% SUMMATIVE EVALUATION 30% CULMINATION

Knowledge/Understanding	Culminating Activity	10 %
Inquiry	Final Examination	20 %
Communication
Making Connections

100% TOTAL

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:

1. Come to class with a notebook, textbook, pen, pencil, paper, and scientific calculator.

2. Be on time for class. Being late for class may merit a detention. Chronic lateness will be dealt with by Administration.

3. Come to class wearing a complete uniform, as outlined under the school uniform guidelines. Uniform issues will be dealt with by administration. Your return to class will be considered a late for attendance purposes.

4. Keep the classroom in order; i.e. no writing on desks, no food, no school bags or jackets, and no interference with possessions of others.

5. It is your responsibility to catch up on all missed work due to absence. Missed labs/activities will be made up on the students’ time the day of students’ return or at a time convenient for the teacher.

6. There is no talking during a test or quiz. Talking during this time period, even if you are finished will result in a zero.

7. Test days are important. There are no chances to re-write a test for illegitimate absences. If you’ll be missing a scheduled test day for a school approved activity arrangement must be made in advance to schedule an alternate time to write the test.

8. Assignments are due right at the beginning of class of the established due date.

9. Computer printing problems is not acceptable as a legitimate reason for late assignments, If such a situation should occur, the student must present either a hand-written assignment or a computer disc that the teacher can read on a computer compatible with the Notre Dame computer system. This must be done on the day the assignment is due.

10. Ask for help when experiencing difficulty. I am always willing to help. Arrangements can be made for help at lunch hour or after school