BELVIDERE HIGH SCHOOL

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

 

COURSE PROFICIENCY FORM

 

Course Title:  C.P. Chemistry                             Course #:  113                       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:  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 or have been recommended for this course.  Due to the advanced academic ability of the students enrolled in this course, Chemistry will be taught with a greater emphasis on the depth of material, research by students, challenging homework, laboratories and tests.  Classroom discussions, laboratory experimentation and critical thinking will be employed for the students to attain a better understanding of their world through chemistry.

 

TEXTBOOK:

 Chemistry; Wilbraham, Addison-Wesley, expanded 4th ed., 1995

 

SUPPLEMENTART MATERIAL: 

scientific calculator, folder

 

PROFICIENCIES:  Successful completion of this course of study will require that the student:

  1. Read, interpret and safely perform laboratory experiments utilizing scientific methods.
  2. Utilize the metric system and use and apply the appropriate prefixes and SI units for measurements in the laboratory.
  3. Review classification of matter.
  4. Describe the change in enthalpy and entropy in chemical reactions.  Calculate heat changes.
  5. Understand the developmental concepts of that atomic model utilizing the historical approach to show the formulation of atomic theory.
  6. Apply the knowledge of quantum theory to electron configuration and how this arrangement relates to the chemical behavior of elements.
  7. Utilize the Periodic Table to predict the chemical and physical properties of elements.
  8. Master chemical symbols and use these to write chemical formulas.
  9. Understand the concept of bonding and be able to construct models of common compounds.
  10. Write and balance correctly chemical equations.
  11. Perform stoichiometric analysis involving mass and volume utilizing the mole concept.
  12. Interpret the kinetic molecular theory and its application to the gas laws.
  13. Apply their knowledge of solution; prepare percentage solutions by mass, prepare molar solutions and use normality to perform titrametric analysis.
  14. Determine how factors affect the rate of chemical reaction and investigate factors that affect the equilibrium of a chemical reaction.
  15. Understand ionization theory utilizing knowledge of ion recognition, percent dissociation, molarity and the concepts of acids, bases and salts.
  16. Student Expectations and Responsibilities:  these include punctuality, listening, reading and note taking regarding course material and completing ALL classroom and laboratory assignments.
  17. 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:

  1. Students should utilize their study hall for studying and practicing problems for class.
  2. Students should review notes each night.
  3. Use class notes and text information to complete lab assignments.
  4. Keep an organized notebook for ease in locating important materials.

 

HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS AND GRADING:

  1. Text and worksheet problems will be completed at home.  They will be averages and count as 10% of the total grade.  Answers will be review in class after completion is checked or the assignment will be collected and graded for content. 
  2. Laboratory assignments will be formal reports as reviewed at the beginning of the year.  Each student is responsible for his or her own lab report.  Duplicate lab reports will be given a percentage of the grade as decided by the teacher.  They will be collected one week from the day assigned.  Extra credit may be earned by turning in a lab assignment a day early.  Lab reports will be average for 30% of the total grade.
  3. Quizzes both unannounced and announced will count as 10% of the total grade. 

 

PROCEDURES FOR MAKING UP WORK:  If students are absent or on a field trip, work should be handed in upon their return.  Students going on field trips should ask for work in advance.  Tests should be taken the next study period after their return.  Tests will NOT be made up during class time, only during study halls and after school.  The student will make up the test in the same number of days absent prior to the test.  If a student is absent on a lab day, the student is responsible for making arrangements to do the experiment or obtain the necessary data from his or her lab partner. 

 

MAJOR PROJECTS TO EXPECT: 

March- Women in Science-paper and oral report

 

PURPOSE AND METHODS OF ASSIGNMENTS:

  1. To apply concepts with math basis.
  2. Practice skills and concepts taught in class.
  3. Provide evidence of comprehension of topics.
  4. Check for level of understanding and/or the need to reinforce or reteach a concept.

 

MEASUREMENT OF METHODS OF ASSESSMENT:  Achievement in chemistry is measured using scores made of tests, quizzes, lab reports and homework.  The grading will be made accordingly.

  1. Tests will constitute 50% of a marking period grade.
  2. Laboratory reports will constitute 30% of a marking period grade.  If a lab report is not handed in to the instructor at the beginning of the period it is due, the grade will be lowered by 10% for each day late.
  3. Homework will constitute 10% of a marking period grade.  Homework is due on the assigned date.
  4. Quizzes will constitute the remaining 10% of a marking period grade.
  5. A mid term is given in January and covers work from the first and second marking periods.  A final exam is given in June and covers materials primarily from third and fourth marking periods.  Some of the topics in chemistry will apply to the whole year and may be found on t he final.  Each exam counts 10% toward the final grade for the course.  Each marking period grade counts 20% toward the final course grade.

 

 

CAREER OBJECTIVES:  Through this course, the student will acquire a background in chemistry in order to help in the 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.

  1. This proficiency must be returned, signed by parent or guardian, no later than the last day in September for a full year of a first semester course and the last day in February for a second semester course.

 

 

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Student Signature

 

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Parent/Guardian Signature

 

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Sarah Schiavone, Teacher

 

 

 

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