St. Pat’s Summer School 2014
Grade 12 Chemistry – SCH4U
Introduction
This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the
study of organic chemistry, energy changes and rates of reaction, chemical systems and
equilibrium, electrochemistry, and atomic and molecular structure. Students will further
develop problem-solving and laboratory skills as they investigate chemical processes, at the
same time refining their ability to communicate scientific information.
Text
Curriculum
McGraw–Hill Ryerson Chemistry 12
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/2009science11_12.pdf
Units of Study
Periods
Topic
3
Energy Changes
and Rates of
Reaction
3
Chemical Systems
and Equilibrium
3
Structure and
Properties of
Matter
2
2
1
Description
This unit involves the study of energy transformations and kinetics of
chemical changes. Energy changes for physical and chemical processes
and rates of reaction are studied through experimental data and
calculations.
In this unit, students increase their understanding of solutions to
incorporate equilibrium systems.
This unit increases student understanding of the structure of the atom by
exploring the quantum mechanical model and the relationship between
the position of elements in the periodic table and their properties.
In this unit, students continue the explorations of organic substances that
Organic Chemistry began in Grade 11. They distinguish among the different classes of
organic substances by name and by structural formula.
• In this unit, students demonstrate an understanding of fundamental
Electrochemistry concepts related to oxidation-reduction and the interconversion of
chemical and electrical energy.
• a review for exams
Review
• exam dates: July 23, 2014
Evaluation By Course Overall Expectations
5%
16 %
16 %
16 %
10 %
7%
30%
Investigative Skills
Energy Changes & Rates of Reaction
Chemical Systems & Equilibrium
Structure & Properties of Matter
Organic Chemistry
Electrochemistry
Final Exam
Learning Skills
Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, Needs Improvement
Works Independently
Teamwork
Organization
Work Habits
Initiative
Evaluation Policy
It is the responsibility of the student to complete homework when assigned and to catch
up on any missed work.
For any predictable absence (e.g. dentist appointment, sports event, field trip) from any
evaluation other than a test or presentation, alternate arrangements must be made with the
teacher prior to the day of the evaluation.
Tests must be written on the scheduled day. Any student missing a test for a legitimate
reason must provide a parental note or a medical certificate detailing the reason for the
absence. A missed test will be given an incomplete unless a note is received within two
(2) days of the absence.
Regular quizzes will be given. Students who miss a quiz may be given a quiz at the teacher’s
discretion.
Students are expected to submit completed work on time. If late assignments occur
regularly, contact with parents will be taken. Once work has been returned to the class,
or taken up by the teacher, the assignment will not be accepted and the student may be
asked to complete an alternate assignment.
Lates to class will be recorded. Chronic lates may result in detention time, a phone call
home or a visit to the office.
Academic dishonesty is "cheating or attempting to cheat by using unauthorized
material when writing an exam, completing an assignment, or completing any other
form of evaluation". A student involved in academic dishonesty will immediately be
referred to the Vice-Principal for disciplinary action.
Required Materials
Every day, students will bring to class:
 textbook
 3 ring binder with
four dividers
 pencil/ pen
 eraser
 calculator
 ruler
 paper
 separate
notebook
Textbook Information
The textbook we will be using is McGraw–Hill Ryerson Chemistry 12. The
replacement cost is $85.00.