SCH 3U - Chemistry, Grade 11, University Preparation Winter 2013

SCH 3U - Chemistry, Grade 11, University Preparation – Winter 2013

Teacher: Ms. Manning Text: McGraw-Ryerson Chemistry 11, 2012 [email protected]

Website: www.manningsscience.com/SCH3U Text #: ______

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.

Curriculum Students final report card grade will be based on the evidence provided of these overall curriculum expectations:

Scientific Investigation Skills and Career Exploration  Demonstrate scientific investigation skills in four areas: initiating and planning, performing and recording, analysing and interpreting and communicating.  Identify and describe a variety of careers related to the fields of science under study, and identify scientists, including Canadians, who have made contributions to those fields.

Matter, Chemical Trends, and Chemical Bonding  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.

Chemical Reactions  Chemicals react in predictable ways.  Chemical reactions and their applications have significant implications for society and the environment.

Quantities in Chemical Reactions  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.

Solutions and Solubility  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.

Gases and Atmospheric Chemistry

1  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.

 Assessment/Evaluation Policies  a) Assessment AS & FOR Learning: an assessment that can be corrected, commented upon and recorded to indicate your progress. This will allow you the opportunity to learn new material, skills etc, correct errors and ask questions (homework, quizzes and investigations) and will NOT determine your final grade – but is meant FOR YOUR LEARNING

 b) Assessment OF Learning: a formal evaluation of the material and skills you have learned in a strand of study which can be in the form of a lab, oral presentation, project, assignment or major strand test. These assessments do determine your final grade and will be evaluated according to the achievement chart and expectations for each particular strand of study.

Your Report Card Grade will be determined as follows: Term work: 15% Knowledge & Understanding: subject-specific content acquired (knowledge), 70% of your grade will be and the comprehension of its meaning and significance (understanding). based on all of the 20% Application: the use of knowledge and skills to make connections within and evidence you have provided. It will reflect between various contexts. your most consistent level of achievement with 20% Thinking: use of critical and creative thinking skills and/or processes. special consideration 15% Communication: the conveying of meaning through various forms (oral, visual, given to more recent and/or written). evidence. Final Evaluation: 10% Performance Task 30% of your grade will be - consisting of an investigation or an open-ended problematic situation; completed determined at the end of during final six weeks of the course; individual student effort; evaluated by teacher the course. 20% Exam - consisting of a variety of question types (e.g., short answer, multiple choice, extended response, problem solving, etc.); completed during exam time period; individual student effort; evaluated by teacher Your final grade will be calculated by combining your Term (70%) grade and your Exam and Performance Task Evaluations (30%). Academic Standards It is your responsibility to provide evidence of your learning within established timelines, ie. Submit assessment pieces on time. Due dates for assignments and the scheduling of tests will be communicated well in advance to allow you to schedule your time. If you are ever unsure please check the website under Due Dates for clarification. If you aren’t going to be able to follow an agreed upon timeline you should demonstrate your responsibility and organizational skills by discussing with your teacher the challenges you’re facing as far in advance of the deadline as possible. It is your responsibility to be academically honest (no plagiarism) in all aspects of your schoolwork so that the marks you receive are a true reflection of your achievement.

Learning Skills & Work Habits These learning skills and work habits will be taught, assessed and evaluated throughout the course.