GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Course Title Chemistry CP Accelerated Course # 111 Total Credits 7
Course Length 36 wks. Periods/Week 7 Grade Level 9 10 11 12 (Circle)
Pursuant to the High School Graduation Standards Act (NJSA 18A:7, et. seq.), expectations for this course of study are outlined below.
OVERVIEW: Accelerated Chemistry is designed for those students contemplating careers in science/health related fields or engineering and have earned a minimum grade of 85 in CP Poly Science and CP Biology and have been recommended for this course. It is also recommended that students take pre-calculus concurrently. Due to the advanced academic ability of the students enrolled in this course, Chemistry will by taught with a greater emphasis on the depth of material, research by students, challenging homework and laboratory tests. Classroom discussions, laboratory experimentation and critical thinking will be employed for the students to attain a better understanding of their world through chemistry.
Chemistry Course # 111 will follow a course of study similar to one found in most first year college general chemistry courses. Students will be expected to become proficient at problem solving. Emphasis will also be placed on laboratory skills and written lab reports. A sufficient amount of time should be set aside by each student for study and work on chemical calculations.
TEXTBOOK:
Chemistry; Wilbraham, Addison-Wesley, 1995
SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL:
Chemistry: A Laboratory Science by the Semimicro Method; Heath, 1966
PROFICIENCIES: Successful completion of this course of study will require that the student:
1. Read, interpret and perform laboratory experiments SAFELY utilizing scientific methods.
2. Utilize the metric system and appropriate prefixes for measurements in the laboratory and apply SI units
when classifying matter quantitatively.
3. Understand the developmental concept of the atomic model and its fundamental components utilizing the
historical approach in the formulation of atomic theory.
4. Apply knowledge of quantum theory to electron configuration and how this arrangement relates to the
chemical behavior of elements.
5. Understand the arrangement of the periodic table and apply modern atomic theory to account and predict
the periodicity of elements.
6. Understand the concept of bonding and be able to construct models of common compounds.
7. Learn the chemical symbols of elements and utilize this knowledge to write/name the formulas for
chemical compounds.
8. Write and balance correctly chemical equations.
9. Perform stoichiometric analysis involving mass and volume utilizing the mole concept.
10. Interpret the kinetic molecular theory and its application to the gas laws.
11. Apply their knowledge of solution chemistry, prepare percentage solutions by mass, molar solutions and
use normality to perform titrametric analyses.
12. Understand ionization theory utilizing knowledge of ion recognition, molality, and the concepts of acids,
bases and salts.
13. Write, balance and calculate the change in enthalpy in a chemical reaction.
14. Be able to determine how factors affect the rate of a chemical reaction.
15. To study and investigate factors that affect chemical equilibrium.
16. To understand oxidation/reduction reactions through balancing the half-cell. (as time permits)
17. Learn the basics of nuclear chemistry by correctly writing and balancing nuclear equations.
18. Student Expectations and Responsibilities: these include punctuality, listening, reading and note-taking
regarding appropriate course materials and completing All classroom and laboratory assignments.
Emphasis is placed upon active participation; therefore proficiency #1 will operate on a "zero-tolerance"
Basis regarding proper and safe conduct. Failure to comply with this requirement will result with
forfeiting course privileges.
19. This course covers a vast amount of material, extra credit assignments are not given, a student should
spend extra time on the material covered in class.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT:
STUDY STRATEGIES:
HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS AND GRADING: Text and worksheet problems will be completed at home. They are not graded but they are expected to be completed. If an assignment is graded, students will be informed ahead of time. Answers will be reviewed in class for accuracy and understanding. There will be approximately 2 laboratory activities a week. Grades for the activities are based on results as well as comprehension questions that accompany each activity. Lab grades are averaged together and account for 30% of a marking period grade. If a quiz is given, it will be weighted as a lab assignment.
PROCEDURES FOR MAKING UP WORK: If students are absent or on a field trip, work should be handed in on their return. Tests should be taken the next study period after their return. Work assigned the day of absence should be completed and returned the following day. Students going on field trips should ask for work in advance.
MAJOR PROJECTS TO EXPECT:
October – Atomic model scientist
Written paper and oral report
February – Science Careers Report
PURPOSE AND METHODS OF ASSESSMENT:
MEASUREMENT OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT: Achievement in chemistry is measured using scores made of tests, along with scores from lab reports and homework. The grading will be made accordingly:
1. Test will count as 70% of a MP grade.
2. Lab reports will count as 30% of a MP grade.
If a student is absent the day a test is given, the student will make up the test within the same number of days absent prior to the test. If a student is absent from school on a lab day, the student will make arrangements to do the experiment or obtain the data and information from his/her lab partner. A final exam is given on the year’s work in June and is valued at 1/5 of the final grade, i.e. (the final exam mark will be added to the marks from the other 4 marking periods and the average of all 5 grades will constitute the final grade for the course.) Reports should be submitted on the designated date. When assignments are one day late, the score will be reduced by ONE letter grade, after the fifth day, the score will be reduced to ZERO. Make-up tests must be taken during a study period, or after school. Tests will not be made up during class time.
CAREER OBJECTIVES: Through this course, the student will acquire a background in chemistry in order to help in preparation for future professions in chemistry and other related science fields.
PLEASE NOTE:
1. Regular attendance at school is required of all students by the laws of the State of New Jersey. Failure to attend on a regular basis may result in poor achievement and/or loss of credit as per Board of Education Policy and as stated in the Student Handbook.
2. This proficiency must be returned, signed by parent or guardian, no later than the last day in September for a full year or a first semester course and the last school day in February for a second semester course.
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Pamela Geisinger, Teacher
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Student Signature
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Parent/Guardian Signature
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