SCH4U Course Outline
Course Description
This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the study of
organic chemistry, energy changes and rates of reaction, chemical systems and equilibrium,
electrochemistry, and atomic and molecular structure. Students will further develop problemsolving and laboratory skills as they investigate chemical processes, at the same time refining
their ability to communicate scientific information. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of
chemistry in daily life, and on evaluating the impact of chemical technology on the environment.
Units of Study
Scientific Investigation Skills and Career Exploration
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.
Organic Chemistry
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.
Structure and Properties of Matter
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.
Energy Changes and Rates of Reaction
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.
Chemical Systems and Equilibrium
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.
Electrochemistry
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.
Units of Study
Unit
Subject
No. of
hours
Evaluation
1
Structure and Properties of Matter
16
Unit Test
2
Energy Changes and Rates of Reaction
18
Unit Test
3
Chemical Systems and Equilibrium
30
Unit Test
4
Electrochemistry
18
Unit Test
5
Organic Chemistry
16
Unit Test
1. Organic Compounds ...................................................................................
2. Atoms, Electrons and Periodic Trends......................................................
3. Structures and Properties of Substances........……............................…
4. Energy and Change and Rates of Chemical Reactions .................……..
5. Reversible Reactions and Chemical Equilibrium............................………
6. Acids, Bases and pH......................................................................................
7. Aqueous Solutions and Solubility Equilibria..............................……………....
8. Electrochemistry..........................................................................................
9. Culminating: Course Challenge.....................................................................
10. Inquiry: Best 4 out of 8...............................................................................
Summative Evaluations
11. Midterm Evaluation/ Prep................... 5 hours
12. Final Evaluation/ Prep......................... 5 hours
Achievement Categories/Strands
Knowledge / Understanding
35%
Thinking
15 %
Application
35%
Communication
15%
11 hours
11 hours
11 hours
11 hours
11 hours
11 hours
11 hours
11 hours
8 hours
4 hours
Assessment and Evaluation Strategies
In order to ensure that assessment and evaluation are valid and reliable, and lead to
improvement of student learning, teachers of this course use a variety of the following
strategies to assess student learning and to provide them with feedback:
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teacher observation
oral presentations, interviews
essays, reports, reviews, critiques, letters, journals, creative writing, computer lab work
media works
quizzes, tests, examinations
performance tasks, dramatic presentations
portfolios, design projects, lab work
self-assessment, peer assessment
check lists, rubrics
questions and answers
Some of these strategies are also used for evaluation. However, evaluation is the responsibility
of the teacher and is based on individual student demonstration of course expectations.
Evaluated group tasks likewise must reflect individual accountability for learning and
demonstration of course expectations through work submitted.
SCH4U Course Mark Breakdown
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8 Tests worth 52% in total
Course Challenge worth 14%
Inquiries worth 4%
1 Mid-Term Evaluation worth 10%
1 Final Evaluation worth 20%
Evaluation
Mark
Workbook Content
Sem 1
Sem 2
Tentative Dates
TESTS 1 & 2
14%
Chapters 1 & 2
TESTS 3 & 4
14%
Chapter 3 & 4
TEST 5 & 6
14%
Chapter 5 & 6
TEST 7 & 8
14%
Chapter 7 & 8
Inquiries
4%
Culminating Activity
14%
Teacher Assigned
Online Quizzes,
Dropboxes,
Textbook
Assignment
Questions
diagnostic
TBA
Mid-Term Exam
30%
Final Exam
Chapter 1 to 8
TBA
The Report Card:
The report card will focus on two distinct but related aspects of student achievement;
the achievement of curriculum expectations and the development of learning skills. The
report card will contain separate sections for the reporting of these two aspects.
A Summary Description of Achievement in Each Percentage Grade
Range
and Corresponding Level of Achievement
Percentage Achievement
Grade
Level
Range
Summary Description
80-100%
Level 4
A very high to outstanding level of
achievement. Achievement is above the
provincial standard.
70-79%
Level 3
A high level of achievement. Achievement is
at the provincial standard.
60-69%
Level 2
A moderate level of achievement.
Achievement is below, but approaching, the
provincial standard.
50-59%
Level 1
A passable level of achievement.
Achievement is below the provincial standard.
below 50%
Level R
Insufficient achievement of curriculum
expectations. A credit will not be granted.
Overall Expectations: SCH4U
Scientific Investigation Skills and Career Exploration
Overall Expectations
demonstrate scientific investigation skills (related to both
inquiry and research) in the four areas of skills (initiating and
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planning, performing and recording, analysing and
interpreting, and communicating);
identify and describe a variety of careers related to the fields
150.040.01.02 of science under study, and identify scientists, including
Canadians, who have made contributions to those fields.
Organic Chemistry
Overall Expectations
assess the social and environmental impact of organic
compounds used in everyday life, and propose a course of
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action to reduce the use of compounds that are harmful to
human health and the environment;
investigate organic compounds and organic chemical
150.040.02.02 reactions, and use various methods to represent the
compounds;
demonstrate an understanding of the structure, properties,
150.040.02.03 and chemical behaviour of compounds within each class of
organic compounds.
Structure and Properties of Matter
Overall Expectations
assess the benefits to society and evaluate the environmental
150.040.03.01 impact of products and technologies that apply principles
related to the structure and properties of matter;
150.040.03.02
investigate the molecular shapes and physical properties of
various types of matter;
demonstrate an understanding of atomic structure and
chemical bonding, and how they relate to the physical
150.040.03.03
properties of ionic, molecular, covalent network, and metallic
substances.
Energy Changes and Rates of Reaction
Overall Expectations
analyse technologies and chemical processes that are based
150.040.04.01 on energy changes, and evaluate them in terms of their
efficiency and their effects on the environment;
investigate and analyse energy changes and rates of reaction
150.040.04.02 in physical and chemical processes, and solve related
problems;
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demonstrate an understanding of energy changes and rates
of reaction.
Chemical Systems and Equilibrium
Overall Expectations
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analyse chemical equilibrium processes, and assess their
impact on biological, biochemical, and technological systems;
150.040.05.02
investigate the qualitative and quantitative nature of chemical
systems at equilibrium, and solve related problems;
demonstrate an understanding of the concept of dynamic
150.040.05.03 equilibrium and the variables that cause shifts in the
equilibrium of chemical systems.
Electrochemistry
Overall Expectations
analyse technologies and processes relating to
150.040.05.01 electrochemistry, and their implications for society, health and
safety, and the environment;
investigate oxidation-reduction reactions using a galvanic
150.040.05.02 cell, and analyse electrochemical reactions in qualitative and
quantitative terms;
demonstrate an understanding of the principles of oxidation150.040.05.03 reduction reactions and the many practical applications of
electrochemistry.
Classtime Expectations
The goal of this course is to prepare you for university level studies, both academically and
emotionally. Success at university requires a high degree of maturity, responsibility, and
independence, all skills that must be developed prior to university admission. To this end,
students in this class must demonstrate the ability to contribute productively to the classroom
environment. All members of the class must meet the following expectations.
1. Electronic Devices Required
The Michels Academy is designed to be a technology school. Laptops are expected to be part
of your course materials. You will be working, more times than less, in the online learning
environment (LE) being that all of the course material is provided for you . For safety, it is
recommended that these devices not be left unattended. The Oshawa classroom and most
libraries are wireless environments. Cell phones provide easy access to the Internet and text
messaging between students. As such, they are prohibited during tests and exams to prevent
cheating. The privacy, dignity and safety of others must be maintained through the
appropriate use of cell phones and electronic devices.
2. Attendance
All students are expected to attend class on a daily basis. Any absences must be justified with
a note from a parent or doctor. If a student misses a class, it is his or her responsibility to
make up any missed work. This should be done through discussion with classmates and
consultation of the Michels Academy. Use the TOLL FREE phone number 856-677-3669 to
leave a voice message or send an email to michelsacademy@hotmail.com
3. Punctuality
All students are expected to arrive to class on time in accordance with the school schedule.
Classes begin at the top of the hour. Classtime is typically 2 hours with the teacher and 1 to
1.5 hours in the before or after classtime working within the LE. Lateness disrupts the
classroom environment and is disrespectful to all members of the class.
4. Assignments & Deadlines
It is crucial that students learn to complete assignments by a deadline if they wish to succeed
in university. Students will be given ample time to complete all required assignments. Due
dates for assignments will be set in advance, and will also be available on the course website.
Assignments must be handed in at the beginning of the class on the day on which they are
due. Students who fear that they will be unable to meet these deadlines must conference
with the teacher in advance of the due date.