Science Department
IONA CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL
Course Code: SCH4C1
Course Name: Chemistry, College Preparation, Grade 12
This course enables students to develop an understanding of chemistry through the study of matter and qualitative
analysis, organic chemistry, electrochemistry, chemical calculations, and chemistry as it relates to the quality of the
environment. Students will use a variety of laboratory techniques, develop skills in data collection and scientific
analysis,
and communicate
information Expectations
using appropriate terminology.
Emphasis will be placed on the role
Strands
of Studyscientific
and Overall
include:
of chemistry in daily life and the effects of technological applications and processes on society and the environment.
Prerequisite: SNC2D1, SNC2P1
Strands of Study and Overall Expectations include:
A1. demonstrate scientific investigation skills (related to both inquiry and research) in the four
areas of skills (initiating and planning, performing and recording, analysing and interpreting,
and communicating);
A2. identify and describe careers related to the fields of science under study, and describe the
contributions of scientists, including Canadians, to those fields.
B1. evaluate the effects of chemical substances on the environment, and analyse practical applications
of qualitative analysis of matter;
B2. investigate matter, using various methods of qualitative analysis;
B3. demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of qualitative analysis of matter.
C1. evaluate the impact on society, human health, and the environment of products made using
organic compounds;
C2. investigate the physical and chemical properties of organic compounds, and analyse some common
organic chemical reactions;
C3. demonstrate an understanding of the structure and the physical and chemical properties of
organic compounds.
D1. analyse technological applications or processes relating to oxidation-reduction reactions, and
assess their impact on the environment;
D2. investigate the oxidation-reduction reaction that occurs in a galvanic cell;
D3. demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of oxidation and reduction, and the principles of
oxidation-reduction reactions.
E1. analyse processes in the home, the workplace, or the environmental sector that use chemical
quantities and calculations, and assess the importance of accuracy in chemical calculations;
E2. investigate chemical compounds and chemical reactions using appropriate techniques of
quantitative analysis, and solve related problems;
E3. demonstrate an understanding of the mole concept and its quantitative relationships in
chemical reactions.
F1. evaluate the importance of government regulations, scientific analyses, and individual actions in
improving air and water quality, and propose a personal plan of action to support these efforts;
F2. investigate chemical reactions, using appropriate techniques of quantitative analysis;
F3. demonstrate an understanding of chemical reactions that occur in the environment as a result of
both natural processes and human activities.
Efforts will be made to meet the individual learning needs of students in order to
ensure these expectations are being met.
Course Breakdown
UNITS OF STUDY:
TEXTS AND RESOURCES:
A. Scientific Investigation Skills Chemistry 12, College Preparation,
and Career Exploration
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B. Organic Chemistry
C. Matter and Qualitative Analysis
D. Chemical Calculations
E. Chemistry in the Environment
F. Electrochemistry
Resources:
The course will use a variety of resources including video, CDROM, Internet Applications and a variety of print sources. The
textbook will be distributed to students during the first week of
the course. The text and all other resources assigned to students
are the responsibility of the student. Any damage incurred will
result in payment for replacement. Replacement cost for the text
will be posted in the classroom.
Evaluation Structure::
Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking
Communication
Application
25%
35%
15%
25%
The above is reflected both in the term work (worth 70% of the
final mark) and the summative work (worth 30% of the final
mark). Summative work consists of the Final Exam ( 15%) and a
Culminating Activity ( 15%).
Evaluation Policy
Students will be assessed & evaluated according to the work produced & skills displayed. Methods of providing feedback will include assessing work in process &
evaluating completed assignments, tests, co-operative learning activities, simulations and presentations. Peer & self-evaluations will also be utilized. Student marks
will be determined by evaluating process & product according to 4 categories & 4 levels. Please see the chart below for specific skills and key words used to
determine student competency in the different categories.
Category
Knowledge/Understanding: Knowledge of
content and understanding of content.
Level 1:
Level 2:
Level 3:
Level 4:
50-59%
60-69%
70-79%
80-100%
Limited display of:
knowledge of content
Some success in:
knowledge of content
Considerable display of:
knowledge of content
Thorough understanding of:
knowledge of content
uses creative thinking
initiating, processing
and planning skills
and strategies with
limited effectiveness
uses creative thinking
initiating, processing
and planning skills and
strategies with some
effectiveness
uses creative thinking
initiating, processing and
planning skills and
strategies with considerable effectiveness
uses creative thinking
initiating, processing and
planning skills and
strategies with a high degree
of effectiveness
Communication: Expression and organization
of ideas and information and use of conventions
vocabulary, and terminology of the discipline in
oral, graphic, and written forms.
communicates, uses
conventions and
terminology,
organizes ideas and
information with
limited effectiveness
communicates, uses
conventions and
terminology, organizes
ideas and information
with some
effectiveness
communicates, uses
conventions and
terminology, organizes
ideas and information
with considerable
effectiveness
communicates, uses
conventions and
terminology, organizes ideas
and information with a high
degree of effectiveness
Application: Application and transfer of
knowledge and skills; Making connections
between science, technology, society, and
the environment.
transfers and applies
knowledge and skills
to unfamiliar contexts
and proposes courses
of practical action
with limited
effectiveness
transfers and applies
knowledge and skills
to unfamiliar contexts
and proposes courses
of practical action
with some
effectiveness
transfers and applies
knowledge and skills to
unfamiliar contexts and
proposes courses of
practical action with
considerable
effectiveness
Thinking: Use of planning skills, processing
skills and critical/creative thinking skills.
transfers and applies
knowledge and skills to
unfamiliar contexts and
proposes courses of
practical action with a high
degree of effectiveness
Feedback will also be provided for student learning skills. Skills like RESPONSIBILITY, ORGANIZATION, INDEPENDENT WORK, COLLABORATION,
INITIATIVE, and SELF-REGULATION are assessed independently from student achievement and will be conducted through the use of a rubric indicating
specific criteria to be achieved to receive each of the following letter grades:
E –Excellent
G – Good
S – Satisfactory
N - Needs Improvement
Other Evaluation Issues
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LATE ASSIGNMENTS The due dates for major assignments will be clearly articulated by the teacher when the task is assigned. The teacher will
establish a deadline and each day late after this date an appropriate penalty will be established. The exact conditions and penalties can be
obtained from the school handbook.
INCOMPLETE ASSSIGNMENTS Assignments will be graded according to the extent with which they meet the criteria established in the rubric or
evaluation structure.
MISSED TESTS . Teachers will give the class ample notice for up-coming tests/evaluations. It is the responsibility of the student to make
arrangements for an alternative assessment date (which may not be during class time) with the teacher before the scheduled time for the
test/evaluation. If a test is missed due to a legitimate reason, verification (note only to be handed in on the day of the student’s return) from a
parent/guardian must be given to the subject teacher indicating that the parents are aware the student has missed a test. If a test is missed as
a result of truancy, a mark of zero will be assigned with no opportunity for a re-write.
PLAGIARISM in any form reflects academic dishonesty and will result in a mark that is determined by the administration in collaboration with the
classroom teacher. Further information can be obtained from the school handbook.
ATTENDANCE It is the responsibility of each student to be punctual and in attendance, with proper materials, at all classes and scheduled
activities. Students who miss classes may put their credit in jeopardy. It is the student’s responsibility to catch up on missed work when
absent.