York Mills C.I. – SCH4U – Chemistry 12
Grade 12 Chemistry, SCH4U
COURSE OF STUDY
Document Development Details
Ministry Guideline
:
The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 11 & 12 – Science, 2008 (Revised)
School Board
:
Toronto District School Board
School
:
York Mills Collegiate Institute
Department
:
Science
Contacts
:
Curriculum Leader: M. Doig
Chemistry Teachers: E. Lindala, A. Wong
Development Date
:
Developed: June 23, 2006
Last revised: Sept 21, 2011
Title
:
Grade 12 Chemistry
Level
:
University
Code
:
SCH4U
Credit Value
:
1.0
Pre-requisites
:
Grade 11 Chemistry, SCH3U (preferably with a minimum of 70%)
Textbooks
:
Van Kessel, Hans, et al. Chemistry 12. Toronto: Nelson, 2003.
** replacement cost $120.00 ** (before taxes)
Resources
:
Student Homework Manual,
all other resources will be provided for in-class use when appropriate
Additional Cost
:
replacement safety glasses if needed, at a cost of $5.
Course Details
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Overall Goals
Course Outline:
This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the study of organic chemistry, the
structure & properties of matter, energy changes & rates of reaction, equilibrium in chemical systems, & electrochemistry.
Students will further develop their problem solving & investigation skills as they investigate chemical processes, & will refine
their ability to communicate scientific information. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of chemistry in everyday life &
on evaluating the impact of chemical technology on the environment.
Units of Study / Overall Expectations
Strand A: Scientific Investigation Skills & Career Exploration
By the end of the course, students will:
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
Demonstrate scientific investigation skills (related to both inquiry & research) in the four areas of skills (initiating & planning,
performing & recording, analysing & interpreting, & communicating)
Identify & describe careers related to the fields of science under study, & describe the contributions of scientists, including
Canadians, to those fields
Strand B: Organic Chemistry
By the end of the course, students will:
 Assess the social & environmental impact of organic compounds used in everyday life, & propose a course of action to reduce
the use of compounds that are harmful to human health & the environment
 Investigate organic compounds & organic chemical reactions, & use various methods to represent the compounds
 Demonstrate an understanding of the structure, properties, & chemical behaviour of compounds within each class of organic
compounds
Strand C: Structure & Properties of Matter
By the end of the course, students will:
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
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Assess the benefits to society & evaluate the environmental impact of products & technologies that apply principles related to
the structure & properties of matter
Investigate the molecular shapes & physical properties of various types of matter
Demonstrate an understanding of atomic structure & chemical bonding, & how they related to the physical properties of ionic,
molecular, covalent network & metallic substances
Strand D: Energy Changes & Rates of Reaction
By the end of the course, students will:
 Analyse technologies & chemical processes that are based on energy changes, & evaluate them in terms of their efficiency &
their effects on the environment
 Investigate & analyse energy changes & rates of reaction in physical & chemical processes, & solve related problems
 Demonstrate an understanding of energy changes & rates of reaction
Strand E: Chemical Systems & Equilibrium
By the end of the course, students will:
 Analyse chemical equilibrium processes, & assess their impact on biological, biochemical & technological systems
 Investigate the qualitative & quantitative nature of chemical systems at equilibrium, & solve related problems
 Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of dynamic equilibrium & the variables that cause shifts in the equilibrium of
chemical systems
Strand F: Electrochemistry
By the end of the course, students will:
 Analyse technologies & processes relating to electrochemistry, & their implications for society, health & safety, & the environment
 Investigate oxidation-reduction reactions using a galvanic cell, & analyse electrochemical reactions in qualitative & quantitative
terms
 Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of oxidation-reduction reactions & the many practical applications of
electrochemistry
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SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
 Accommodations to be made for Special Education students: to be discussed with individual students
 Accommodations to be made for ESL Education students: to be discussed with individual students
Communication
 Extra Help is available by appointment with the course teacher
 Office Phone: 416-395-3340 extension 20125
 Student progress reports are usually available after the completion of each unit
Learning Skills
Learning skills are reported separately from the course mark on the report card. Students are expected to
practice these skills as they will help improve their course mark. The six learning skills are as follows:
Responsibility
 Fulfils responsibilities and commitments within the learning environment.
 Completes and submits class work, homework, and assignments according to agreed-upon timelines.
 Takes responsibility for and manages own behaviour.
Organization
 Devises and follows a plan and process for completing work and tasks.
 Establishes priorities and manages time to complete tasks and achieve goals.
 Identifies, gathers, evaluates, and uses information, technology, and resources to complete tasks.
Independent Work
 Independently monitors, assesses, and revises plans to complete tasks and meet goals.
 Uses class time appropriately to complete tasks.
 Follows instructions with minimal supervision.
Collaboration
 Accepts various roles and an equitable share of work in a group.
 Responds positively to the ideas, opinions, values, and traditions of others.
 Builds healthy peer-to-peer relationships through personal and media-assisted interactions.
 Works with others to resolve conflicts and build consensus to achieve group goals.
 Shares information, resources, and expertise, and promotes critical thinking to solve problems and make
decisions.
Initiative
 Looks for and acts on new ideas and opportunities for learning.
 Demonstrates the capacity for innovation and a willingness to take risks.
 Demonstrates curiosity and interest in learning.
 Approaches new tasks with a positive attitude.
 Recognizes and advocates appropriately for the rights of self and others.
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Self-Regulation
 Sets own individual goals and monitors progress towards achieving them.
 Seeks clarification or assistance when needed.
 Assesses and reflects critically on own strengths, needs, and interests.
 Identifies learning opportunities, choices, and strategies to meet personal needs and achieve goals.
 Perseveres and makes an effort when responding to challenges.
Teaching/Assessment and Evaluation Strategies
In this course, assessments and evaluations will consist of unit tests, quizzes, laboratory exercises and reports,
in-class assignments, presentations, and projects; in other words, a variety of evaluation strategies will be used.
Each form of assessment and evaluation will be graded based on four achievement categories:
Knowledge/Understanding (K/U)
Thinking & Investigation (TI)
Communication (C)
Application (A)
40% ± 5%
20% ± 5%
20% ± 5%
20% ± 5%
Summative Plan
Course Work (70% of Final Grade):
The following is approximate and may be subject to change based on semester and time restrictions; as such,
some activities listed below may be changed or omitted.
TASK
Strand B: Organic Chemistry
 Assignments based on course work
 Laboratory exercises
 Weekly quizzes
 Unit Test
Category
ALL
TI,C
K/U,C
K/U,TI,C
Strand C: Structure & Properties of Matter
 Assignments based on course work
 Laboratory exercises
 Weekly quizzes
 Unit Test
ALL
TI,C
K/U,C
K/U,TI,C
Strand D: Energy Changes & Rates of Reaction
 Assignments based on course work
 Laboratory exercises
 Weekly quizzes
 Unit Test
ALL
TI,C
K/U,C
K/U,TI,C
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Strand E: Chemical Systems & Equilibrium
 Assignments based on course work
 Laboratory exercises
 Weekly quizzes
 Unit Test
ALL
TI,C
K/U,C
K/U,TI,C
Strand F: Electrochemistry
 Assignments based on course work
 Laboratory exercises
 Weekly quizzes
 Unit Test
ALL
TI,C
K/U,C
K/U,TI,C
Final Summative Evaluation (30% of Final Grade):
TASK
Final Examination
Category
All Categories
Students!
Academic Integrity
Plagiarism, which comes from the Latin word for “kidnapper” (TDSB Library and Learning Resources
Independent Study Guide, 3rd Edition) is a form of academic cheating and is a very serious matter. It occurs
when a writer, presenter or performer uses the major ideas, interpretations, analysis, statistics, findings, or
conclusions of others in his or her work without acknowledging the source. Whether the work of others is
copied verbatim (word for word) or paraphrased without the sources being acknowledged, plagiarism has
occurred. An assignment in which plagiarism is identified will receive a mark of zero. There will be no
opportunity to resubmit or make up the assignment in which the offence occurred. Parents will be notified, a
suspension may occur and the student’s name will be entered into the Plagiarism Register at York Mills CI. A
subsequent offence in the same course will result in the removal from the course and/or suspension from
school.
Attendance
To experience success at York Mills, regular, punctual attendance is expected. There is a definite correlation
between unauthorized absences and failure to earn credits. Our computerized dialing system automatically
calls the home of absent students during the evenings of each school day. You have a responsibility to
yourself, your parents and your teachers to attend regularly and punctually.
Homework
Studies show that students who review class work at the end of each day retain significantly more information
than those who don’t! It is useful to establish a regular home study routine. Set aside a specified part of each
evening for assigned homework, for review, and for completion of long-range assignments. At the grade 11
level, it is expected to spend a minimum of 30 minutes of homework per course every night.
Failure to complete homework assignments will likely result in lower grades as homework provides the
opportunity to practice new skills and to receive immediate feedback from the teacher.
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Assignments
Major assignments will have well-established, written guidelines including: due date, expectations, and mark
allocation. Assignments must be completed on time. Punctuality is an important habit to develop for success
in life. Once an assignment has been marked and handed back to the class, no further assignments of that
type will be marked. Makeup assignments for legitimate absences must be discussed promptly with the
teacher upon or before return to school. Note that all assignments received after a due date will be considered
late, and may be subject to a penalty.
Tests
Tests are usually announced approximately one week in advance to allow students to prepare themselves. If you
are away due to illness on a day that a test is written, your parent or guardian is expected to call YOUR
TEACHER to notify them (see “Communication”). You must also bring a doctor’s note (or equivalent) which states
that the test was missed due to illness. If you have a legitimate appointment, field trip or sports event on the day
that a test is written, you are expected to make arrangements with your teacher IN ADVANCE of the test date.
Failure to comply with these expectations will result in a mark of zero on the test.
Course Work – 70%
Students must demonstrate achievement of all the overall expectations listed for this course. Missed and/or
incomplete assignments will have an impact on the final grade where there are a significant number of
curriculum expectations that have not been evaluated because of missed assignments.
Course Culminating Activities and Final Examination – 30%
These activities take place at the end of each semester, usually in the month before exams. All students must
complete all of these activities.
Term Grades
The grade assigned at midterm is based on the evaluations that have been conducted prior to that point in the
course and as such are both preliminary and approximate. This is because some of the overall expectations
of the course will not have been assessed. The student’s grades will most likely change when the student’s
entire work has been evaluated at the end of the course.