Staff:

Mrs McKinlay (G4 staffroom)mckinlay.irene.i@edumail.vic.gov.au

Ms Nisha (G4 staffroom)nisha.hakim.un.aroon.h@edumail.vic.gov.au

Mr Cat Nguyen (G4 staffroom)nguyen.cat.m@edumail.vic.gov.au

Textbook Jacaranda Chemistry 1 (VCE units 1&2):

- Try to get the online version or the CD if possible.

Resource handouts throughout the term:- Unit 1- Unit 2

How to enrol in Chem 1 & 2:

1. Go to Moodle2

2. Click on ‘all courses’ (top LH side)

3. Click on ‘Chemistry Unit 1 & 2’

4. ‘Enrol me’

1. HOW CAN KNOWLEDGE OF ELEMENTS EXPLAIN THE PROPERTIES OF MATTER?•Elements and the periodic table

•Metals

•Ionic Compounds

•Quantifying atoms and compounds 

2. HOW CAN THE VERSATILITY OF NON-METALS BE EXPLAINED?•Materials from molecules

•Carbon lattices and carbon nano-materials

•Organic compounds

•Polymers

3. RESEARCH INVESTIGATION

1. HOW DO SUBSTANCES INTERACT WITH WATER?•Properties of water

•Water as a solvent

•Acid –base (proton transfer) reactions in water

•Redox( electron transfer) reactions in water 

2. HOW ARE SUBSTANCES IN WATER MEASURED AND ANALYSED?•Water sample analysis

•Measurement of solubility and concentration

•Analysis for salts in water

•Analysis for organic compounds in water

•Analysis for acids and bases in water 

3. PRACTICAL INVESTIGATION

Grades A to UG will be awarded for:

1.Extended Investigations, Scientific Poster Practical Reports & Assignments

(includes online JAC plus content)

2.Topic Tests

(<40% re-tests to be arranged)

(includes online JAC plus content)

3.Unit Examinations

Outcomes – satisfactory results requiredTo obtain an ‘S’ for the unit/s

• Mid-year Exam Unit 1 (1.5 hrs)

• End-of-year Exam Unit 2 (2.5 hrs)

Exams consist of Multiple Choice & Short Answer QuestionsData booklet/sheet providedScientific calculators only!

• Work must be of a required standard & authenticated

• Deadlines must be met, otherwise Non-completion forms will be sent home. Negotiate with your teacher for an extension prior the due date.

• >80% attendance is required

• Medical certificates are required for absences on assessment & practical days

• Constantly revise throughout the course of the semester

• Talk or communicate with your teachers if you are unsure and want further clarification

• Complete the homework handout provided, to be submitted in your first class back!

• Questions

Any questions????