. Textbook – Chemistry 11 (2001), Mustoe
et al. McGraw-Hill Ryerson. Extra-Help – Every morning from 9:00 to 9:50 or by ...
Chemistry 11 Grade 11, University Preparation (SCH3U)
Prerequisite - Science, Grade 10, Academic (SNC2D) Credit – 1.0 Teacher – Eric Oest Email –
[email protected] Textbook – Chemistry 11 (2001), Mustoe et al. McGraw-Hill Ryerson. Extra-Help – Every morning from 9:00 to 9:50 or by appointment in the afternoon Course Description This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the study of the properties of chemicals and chemical bonds; chemical reactions and quantitative relationships in those reactions; solutions and solubility; and atmospheric chemistry and the behaviour of gases. Students will further develop their analytical skills and investigate the qualitative and quantitative properties of matter, as well as the impact of some common chemical reactions on society and the environment.
Topics of Study Unit 1 – Matter, Chemical Trends, and Chemical Bonding (22 hours) • Every element has predictable chemical and physical properties determined by its structure. • The type of chemical bond in a compound determines the physical and chemical properties of that compound. • It is important to use chemicals properly to minimize the risks to human health and the environment. Unit 2 – Chemical Reactions (23 hours) • Chemicals react in predictable ways. • Chemical reactions and their applications have significant implications for society and the environment. Unit 3 – Quantities in Chemical Reactions (22 hours) • Relationships in chemical reactions can be described quantitatively. • The efficiency of chemical reactions can be determined and optimized by applying an understanding of quantitative relationships in such reactions. Unit 4 – Solutions and Solubility (21 hours) • Properties of solutions can be described qualitatively and quantitatively, and can be predicted. • Living things depend for their survival on the unique physical and chemical properties of water. • People have a responsibility to protect the integrity of Earth’s water resources. Unit 5 – Gases and Atmospheric Chemistry (22 hours) • Properties of gases can be described qualitatively and quantitatively, and can be predicted. • Air quality can be affected by human activities and technology. • People have a responsibility to protect the integrity of Earth’s atmosphere.
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Scientific Investigation Skills and Career Exploration o Demonstrate scientific investigation skills (related to both inquiry and research) in the four areas of skills (initiating and planning, performing and recording, analyzing and interpreting, and communicating). o Identify and describe careers related to the fields of science under study, and describe the contributions of scientists, including Canadians, to those fields.
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Matter, Chemical Trends, and Chemical Bonding o Analyze the properties of commonly used chemical substances and their effects on human health and the environment, and propose ways to lessen their impact. o Investigate physical and chemical properties of elements and compounds, and use various methods to visually represent them. o Demonstrate an understanding of periodic trends in the periodic table and how elements combine to form chemical bonds.
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Chemical Reactions o Analyze chemical reactions used in a variety of applications, and assess their impact on society and the environment. o Investigate different types of chemical reactions. o Demonstrate an understanding of the different types of chemical reactions.
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Quantities in Chemical Reactions o Analyze processes in the home, the workplace, and the environmental sector that use chemical quantities and calculations, and assess the importance of quantitative accuracy in industrial chemical processes. o Investigate quantitative relationships in chemical reactions, and solve related problems. o Demonstrate an understanding of the mole concept and its significance to the quantitative analysis of chemical reactions.
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Solutions and Solubility o Analyze the origins and effects of water pollution, and a variety of economic, social, and environmental issues related to drinking water. o Investigate qualitative and quantitative properties of solutions, and solve related problems. o Demonstrate an understanding of qualitative and quantitative properties of solutions.
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Gases and Atmospheric Chemistry o Analyze the cumulative effects of human activities and technologies on air quality, and describe some Canadian initiatives to reduce air pollution, including ways to reduce their own carbon footprint. o Investigate gas laws that explain the behaviour of gases, and solve related problems. o Demonstrate an understanding of the laws that explain the behaviour of gases.
Required Materials While it is expected that you will bring your computer to every class, there will be situations where it is more appropriate to take notes using pen/pencil and paper. In addition, while I will try to keep physical handouts to a minimum, there still needs to be a place where they can be easily stored and retrieved. • 3-ring binder with 5 separate sections • Lined and blank paper • Pens, pencils, an eraser, a calculator, and ruler
Academic Due Dates All homework, assignments, and projects will have a due date and a window of opportunity date. The due date represents the date in which the assignment/lab/project is due. Students should submit the homework/assignment/project to their teacher on the due date. If a student does not submit the task on the due date, the teacher will contact the parents/guardian to notify them of the student’s outstanding work. The teacher will not provide support after the due date has passed. The window of opportunity date represents the final date in which the subject teacher will accept the homework/assignment/project. All work submitted on the original due date will also be returned to the students on this day. The window of opportunity date will be different depending on the task but it, along with the due date, will always be clearly communicated to the class.
Assessment and Evaluation This course will be broken down into 5 units and each of these units will conclude with a unit test. While these unit tests will make up a large portion of your course mark, there will also be a number of assignments, labs, and quizzes. This course will also feature a course-culminating task (CCT). The CCT will include a final project and a written exam. Course Work – 70% (Tests, quizzes, laboratories, and assignments) CCT – 30% (Final Written Examination 15%, Final Project 15%)
Course Information In an effort to reduce our consumption of paper, many of the handouts for this course (other than this one) will only be distributed electronically. This class has a Wiki site that will contain important dates, class handouts, some class notes, and hopefully some student-generated content. Chemistry 11 Wiki Site: http://tpschemistry11student.wikispaces.com/
Classroom Procedures 1.
Respect each other. a. A classroom should be a place where everyone feels comfortable asking questions and expressing their views. Any failure to respect one another will result in a poorer classroom experience for everyone.
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Stay on top of the course material. a. Check the course Wiki every single night. b. In a semestered environment it is easy to fall behind very quickly. If you are away for any reason, it is recommended that you speak to either myself or a classmate to determine what you missed.
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Do not miss important test dates or presentation dates. a. It is very difficult to accommodate multiple test dates and so every student should do everything possible to write tests or perform presentations on the assigned dates. If a test or presentation is missed, the student must bring a note from a parent or guardian stating the reason for the absence.
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Participation in the class is essential. a. Staying focused in the classroom is imperative. This, of course, means that music players, cell phones and portable gaming devices are not permitted in the classroom. b. This also means that you should only be using your computers for tasks related to your learning. Abuse of this privilege will result in your computer being confiscated for the duration of the period.
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Have fun. a. As much as this is a classroom and you are a student, this does not mean that you are not permitted to enjoy yourself. Ask a lot of questions and try to find a way to let the material inspire your curiosities.
