St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School
3801 Thomas Street
Mississauga, Ontario, L5M 7G2
(905) 285-0050
We believe that each one, created in the image and likeness of God, is called by name into the
Dufferin-Peel community to realize the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations to the fullest
extent possible as we all journey from the early years to vocation.
COURSE OUTLINE
Department:
Course:
Course Code:
Science
Grade 11 University Chemistry
SCH 3U1
Course Description:
This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the study of the properties of
chemicals and chemical bonds; chemical reactions and quantitative relationships in those reactions; solutions and
solubility; and atmospheric chemistry and the behaviour of gases. Students will further develop their analytical
skills and investigate the qualitative and quantitative properties of matter, as well as the impact of some
common. This course helps students to meet the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations by examining,
evaluating and applying knowledge of interdependent systems (physical, political, ethical, socio-economic and
ecological) for the development of a just and compassionate society chemical reactions on society and the
environment.
Strand & Unit Title:
Corresponding Catholic Graduate Expectation(s):
Unit 1: Matter, Chemical Trends &
Chemical Bonding
Develops attitudes and values founded on Catholic social teaching and acts to
promote social responsibility, human solidarity and the common good (CGE1d)
Listens actively and critically to understand and learn in light of gospel values
(CGE2a)
Reads, understands and uses written materials effectively (CGE2b)
Presents information and ideas clearly and honestly and with sensitivity to others
(CGE2c)
Thinks reflectively and creatively to evaluate situations and solve problems
(CGE3c)
Makes decisions in light of gospel values with an informed moral conscience
(CGE3d)
Applies effective communication, decision-making, problem-solving, time and
resource management skills (CGE4f)
Works effectively as an interdependent team member (CGE5a)
Thinks critically about the meaning and purpose of work (CGE5b)
Contributes to the common good (CGE7j)
Respects the environment and uses resources wisely (CGE7i)
Unit 2: Chemical Reactions
Unit 3: Quantities in Chemical
Reactions
Unit 4: Solutions & Solubility
Unit 5: Gases & Atmospheric
Chemistry
Assessment and Evaluation:
Category Weightings
Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking
Application
Communication
Weight
25%
35%
25%
15%
Final Summative
Assessments
Term Work
Course Culminating
Exam
Learning Skills and Work Habits will also be assessed and reported on. For more information please refer to Growing Success pg. 11.
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/growsuccess.pdf
Overall Weighting
70 %
5%
25%