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Sturgeon Composite High School Chemistry 30

COURSE OUTLINE

PREREQUISITE: Chemistry 20 – minimum mark recommended 65% TEXT: Inquiry into CHEMISTRY – McGraw-Hill Ryerson COURSE MATERIALS:

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COURSE CONTENT: Chemistry 30 consists of four units of study. UNIT A: THERMOCHEMICAL CHANGES

1. determine and interpret energy changes in chemical reactions 2. explain and communicate energy changes in chemical reactions

UNIT B: ELECTROCHEMICAL CHANGES

1. explain the nature of oxidation-reduction reactions 2. apply the principles of oxidation-reduction to electrochemical cells

UNIT C: CHEMICAL CHANGES OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS

1. explore organic compounds as a common form of matter 2. describe chemical reactions of organic compounds

UNIT D: CHEMICAL EQUILIBRIUM FOCUSING ON ACID-BASE SYSTEMS

1. explain that there is a balance of opposing reactions in chemical equilibrium systems

2. determine quantitative relationships in simple equilibrium systems

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EVALUATION: The final mark in Chemistry 30 will be based upon the following. TERM WORK: 50 % 1. EXAMS – 70 %

– unit exams, tests, lab tests

2. QUIZZES and ASSIGNMENTS – 30 %

A. LABS: – lab write-ups (individual student check, teacher evaluation) – process skills (performance check) – done/not done (attitude/effort) B. ASSIGNMENTS: – teacher or student evaluation – notebook – done/not done (attitude/effort) C. STUDENT INVOLVEMENT: GROUP WORK/DISCUSSION – product of such work – effort/contribution D. RESEARCH SKILLS – accessing information – comprehension of information – summarizing skills – utilization of a variety of sources of information (texts, videos, films, etc.)

DIPLOMA EXAM: 50 % – cumulative exam of all course material THE OVERALL MARK IN THE COURSE IS A BLEND OF THE TEACHER ASSIGNED MARK AND THE DIPLOMA EXAM MARK.

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EXAMINATION POLICY: Because some students are absent on days when exams have been scheduled, any student who for good reason cannot attend on the day of the exam, must make arrangements with the teacher in advance. If a student is ill on the day of the exam, please have a parent or guardian phone the school by 9:00 a.m. Failure to comply with this school policy may result in the student being given a mark of zero on the exam without being excused to write the exam at a later date. BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS: All students are expected to treat each other with respect. LAB BEHAVIOUR: Chemistry 30 is a lab course and the appropriate behaviour and procedures will be followed in the interest of safety and a favourable learning environment. Due to the potential hazards in the lab, absolutely NO CARELESS BEHAVIOUR WILL BE TOLERATED. Students are expected to keep food and drinks out of the classroom/lab. ATTENDANCE: Attendance and punctuality will be consistent with school policy. Catching up after an absence is essential and the responsibility for finding out exactly what material was covered, including assignments, notes, handouts, etc. rests entirely with the student. EXTRA HELP: Extra help is available most noon hours. Please make an appointment with the teacher. Please keep in mind that the teacher is always willing to provide extra help, but for this to be beneficial, the student must be willing to improve and take advantage of the time in class.