Science Department
IONA CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL
Course Code: SCH4U1
Course Name: Chemistry, University Preparation, Grade 12
This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the study of organic chemistry,
the structure and properties of matter, energy changes and rates of reaction, equilibrium in chemical systems, and
electrochemistry. Students will further develop their problem-solving and investigation skills as they investigate
chemical
processes,
and will refine
ability toExpectations
communicate scientific
information. Emphasis will be placed on
Strands
of Study
andtheir
Overall
include:
the importance of chemistry in everyday life and on evaluating the impact of chemical technology on the
environment.
Prerequisite: SCH3U1
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. assess the social and environmental impact of organic compounds used in everyday life, and
propose a course of action to reduce the use of compounds that are harmful to human health and
the environment;
B2. investigate organic compounds and organic chemical reactions, and use various methods to represent
the compounds;
B3. demonstrate an understanding of the structure, properties, and chemical behaviour of compounds
within each class of organic compounds.
C1. assess the benefits to society and evaluate the environmental impact of products and technologies
that apply principles related to the structure and properties of matter;
C2. investigate the molecular shapes and physical properties of various types of matter;
C3. demonstrate an understanding of atomic structure and chemical bonding, and how they relate to
the physical properties of ionic, molecular, covalent network, and metallic substances.
D1. analyse technologies and chemical processes that are based on energy changes, and evaluate them
in terms of their efficiency and their effects on the environment;
D2. investigate and analyse energy changes and rates of reaction in physical and chemical processes,
and solve related problems;
D3. demonstrate an understanding of energy changes and rates of reaction.
E1. analyse chemical equilibrium processes, and assess their impact on biological, biochemical,
and technological systems;
E2. investigate the qualitative and quantitative nature of chemical systems at equilibrium, and solve
related problems;
E3. demonstrate an understanding of the concept of dynamic equilibrium and the variables that cause
shifts in the equilibrium of chemical systems.
F1. analyse technologies and processes relating to electrochemistry, and their implications for
society, health and safety, and the environment;
F2. investigate oxidation-reduction reactions using a galvanic cell, and analyse electrochemical
reactions in qualitative and quantitative terms;
F3. demonstrate an understanding of the principles of oxidation-reduction reactions and the many
practical applications of electrochemistry.
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, Nelson
and Career Exploration
B Organic Chemistry
C. Structure and Properties
of Matter
D. Energy Changes and Rates
of Reaction
E. Chemical Systems and
Equilibrium
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 ( 30%) and a
Culminating Activity ( 0 %).
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.