Science Department
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
Course Code: SCH3U1
Course Name: Grade 11 Chemistry
Level: University Preparation
Instructor: Ms. Giovannone
Period:
Room Number: 242
Course Overview:
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to meet the entrance
requirements for university programs. It emphasizes both independent research skills and independent
learning skills. In addition, it focuses on the concepts and theories that form the basis of modern chemistry.
Students study the behaviours of solids, liquids, gases, and solutions; investigate changes and
relationships in chemical systems; and explore how chemistry is used in developing new products and
processes that affect our lives and our environment. Emphasis will also be placed on the importance of
chemistry in other branches of science.
Specific Strands of Study & Expectations:
Unit 1: Matter and Chemical Bonding: Chapters 1-3
*This unit serves as the introduction to Grade 11 Chemistry. Essential chemical terminology is reviewed from earlier
courses and extended in the context of student investigations, discussions and teacher direction. The Periodic Table
as a central organizer from which properties of matter and bonding can be predicted is central to this unit.
Unit 2: Chemical Reactions: Chapter 4
*In this unit, students are introduced to various types of chemical reactions. Qualitative information observed in
simple chemical reactions is formalized through writing balanced chemical equations. Chemicals reactions used in a
variety of applications will be analyzed and assessed, specifically their impact on society and the environment.
Unit 3: Quantities in Chemical Reactions: Chapters 5-7
*In this unit, students are introduced to the mole concept. The quantitative treatment of chemical equations and
reactions moves from mole-mole and mass-mass relationships to percent yield and limiting reagent calculations.
Additional quantitative topics include the theory of average atomic mass and its calculations as well as percent
composition and the Law of Definite Proportion. When possible, the theory is complemented by experimental work.
Unit 4: Solutions and Solubility: Chapters 8-10
*This unit begins with a review of the characteristics of solutions and dissolving. Experimental work forms the
foundation for qualitative analysis and selective precipitation. Quantitative work from the previous unit is carried
forward into solution calculations and the concepts of concentrations and dilution. The discussions of acids and
bases from previous courses are extended to pH calculations, titrations and various acid base theories.
Unit 5: Gases and Atmospheric Chemistry: Chapters 11-12
*This unit begins with a review of the properties and uses of some common gases. A review of the kinetic molecular
theory leads to a discussion of gas properties and their measurement. Experimental work forms the foundation for
quantitative work
Efforts will be made to meet the individual learning needs of students in order to ensure these expectations are being met.
Grade 11U Evaluation Breakdown
1. TERM (70% of overall mark)
a) Tests(5)
Knowledge/Understanding (K) ------------------------ 20%
Thinking/Investigation (I) ------------------------------ 20%
Communication (C) --------------------------------------10%
Application (A) ------------------------------------------ 10%
Resources:
* The course will use a variety of resources including
video, CD-ROM, Internet Applications and a variety of
print sources. The textbook McGraw Hill Chemistry 11
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/cd is $110
b) Quizzes--------- --------------------------------------- 10%
c) Labs/Assignments(I,A focus)-----------------------30%
2. FINAL EXAM (25% of overall mark)
All categories (KICA)
3. CULMINATING TASK (5% of overall)
TI category only
Evaluation Structure::
Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking/Investigation
Communication
Application
25%
35%
15%
25%
*The above is reflected both in the term work (70% of
the final mark) and the summative work (30% of the
final mark).
*Summative work consists of:
(i) a Final Exam ; and, (ii) a Culminating Task.
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.
Level
Category
Knowledge/Understanding
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Knowledge of facts & terms
Understanding of concepts & relationships
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Thinking/Investigation
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Critical thinking skills
Creative thinking skills
Inquiry Skills
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Communication
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Communication of ideas and information
Use of symbols & visuals
Oral & written communication
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Level 1:
50-59%
Level 2:
60-69%
Level 3:
70-79%
Level 4:
80-100%
-Limited
display of
knowledge,
skills and
ability to
apply
concepts
-Some
success in
displaying
knowledge,
skills and
application
of concepts
-Considerable
display of
knowledge
skills and
ability to apply
concepts
-Thorough
understanding
of concepts and
ability to
communicate,
think creatively
and apply
concepts
Application
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Applications in familiar contexts
Transfer of concepts to new contexts
Making logical conclusions and predictions
Use of technology
Making connections
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Feedback will also be provided for student learning skills. Skills like working independently, team work, organization, work habits and
homework, and initiative are assessed independently 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
MISSELANEOUS ITEMS:
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LATE ASSIGNMENTS: Assignments submitted after the Primary Due Date established by the teacher will be accepted with a
penalty of 2% per day until the 10% maximum is reached. Any assignments submitted after the closure date will not
be accepted and will receive a mark of zero.
MISSED TESTS: Missing tests in this course is COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE!!
*Missed test #1  Student will write on the day he/she returns to class…with acceptable excuse (e.g. Funeral, serious
illness, surgery etc.) and note from parent/guardian.)
*Missed test #2  Student will not be permitted to write test - weight of test will be added to final exam.
*Missed test #3 = ZERO
PLAGIARISM in ANY FORM reflects academic dishonesty and will result in a mark of zero for the assignment, and a referral
to the student’s Vice Principal. All citations and bibliographies should conform to MLA style.
ATTENDANCE/PUNCTUALITY: To be successful in this class, coming to class daily and on time is ESSENTIAL!! (At 5 lates
an assignment will be given. Subsequent lates will result in parental contact and VP intervention.
UNIFORM  Student’s are expected to be in full uniform at all times!! Noncompliance will result in VP intervention.
PED’s  Not permitted in the school. This is a Board policy.
FOOD  No food in class. Water is permitted.