chemistry-honors
Course Description
This is an Honors sophomore level laboratory science course designed for the student with a strong aptitude in science and mathematics who is planning to attend a four-year college. Students will be required to read the textbook and take notes on their reading. Students will also be required to read articles to the class. In addition, each student will be responsible for keeping a laboratory journal as if he or she were working as a research scientist in either industry or at a university. Students will make observations, seek regularities, propose models, and develop theories. Students will investigate the nature and structure of atoms, how reactions occur, energy, and equilibrium situations. Some complicated mathematics is involved; therefore the student should be proficient in algebra. Emphasis will be placed on analysis of data, critical thinking, and problem solving.
Who should take this course:
A student with a strong aptitude in science and mathematics who is planning to attend a four-year college.
A student with a strong aptitude in science and mathematics who is planning to attend a four-year college.
Power StandardsSemester 1
1. Understand the process of the scientific method to analyze data, interpret relationships and trends, and solve real world problems. 2. Apply the concepts of structure of the atoms and explain the properties of the elements, the trend of the periodic properties, the structure of the periodic table, and how atoms bond. 3. Determine formulas and names of compounds and mathematical relationships within a compound. Semester 2 4. Apply the conservation of matter to chemical reactions using chemical equations and stoichiometry. 5. Distinguish between different states of matter according to their properties, characteristics and definitions. 6. Apply the kinetic molecular theory to explain gas behaviors including the gas laws involving the relationships between pressure, temperature, volume and quantity of matter. 7. Differentiate between the different types of solutions, define colligative properties and solve solution problems. 8. Distinguish between acids and bases according to their properties, characteristics and definitions. 9. Use energy equations and diagrams to understand thermochemical reactions. InstructorsMs. Laura Dziubinski (West)
Ms. Robin Edwards (East) Mrs. Julia Pontarelli (East) Mr. Mike Quinnett (West) |
Grade Breakdown40% Tests
25% Labs 25% Quizzes 10% Homework Retake PolicyA student can retake one test per semester within one week of receiving the test back. Only one retake will be permitted per test. The student must have all unit assignments completed to be eligible to complete a retake.
Homework PolicyLate homework will not be accepted for credit.
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