S201 | Chemistry
Course Description
Chemistry emphasizes science and engineering practices related to design and evaluation as well as investigation and modeling in order to explore matter and its interactions. The course is divided into three major units: 1) Form and Function, 2) Chemical Reactions, 3) Energy. The first unit focuses on students developing both molecular and sub-atomic models of matter and learning to rely on the periodic table as a powerful model for predicting a wide variety of properties of elements and compounds. Throughout the second unit, students are expected to apply mathematical reasoning when considering conservation of matter in chemical reactions and in comparing strength of acid-base solutions. Students will also refine their understanding of conservation of matter by making quantitative predictions of theoretical yields if reactions are driven to completion using stoichiometric molar proportions and molar mass calculations. During the third unit, students will rationalize observation of endothermic and exothermic changes in terms of energy required to break and form chemical bonds when structural rearrangements occur in chemical processes. Students will also build on the basic particle model of matter studied in upper school to add quantitative predictions of externally controllable or measurable properties of gases. During the semester, students are challenged to complete two Curriculum Embedded Performance Assessments (CEPAs), which are project based assessments, in order to demonstrate their knowledge of Unit 1 and Unit 2 topics.
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State ID#: 03101 Department: Science Grade Level:10 Credits: 10.0 Alternate Credits: Class Type: Core Academic Pre/Co-Requisites: Physics and a successful completion of a grade 9 math class |
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