D SB N FOR T ER IE SECOND ARY SC HOOL

MS. BARNES

S EM E S T ER
Chemistry Grade 12
TW O
2010

University Preparation SCH4U

Prerequisite: Chemistry, Grade 11 University
UNITS OF STUDY
Course Overview:
Matter, Chemical
This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through
Trends, and Chemical
the study of organic chemistry, the structure and properties of matter, energy
Bonding
changes and rates of reaction, equilibrium in chemical systems, and electrochemistry.
Students will further develop their problem-solving and investigation skills as they Chemical Reactions
investigate chemical processes, and will refine their ability to communicate scientific
information. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of chemistry in everyday life
Quantities in
and on the environment.
Chemical Reactions
Assessment and formally to students
and parents. Solutions and
Evaluation Solubility
Assessment is the Seventy percent of
ongoing process of the grade will be based Gases and Atmospheric
collection information on evaluations
conducted throughout Chemistry
about student
achievement. A variety the course; thirty
of assessment tools will percent will be based
be used. Assessment on a final examination
may be diagnostic, and a summative task. COURSE
formative or summative. The evaluation of expectations. Any EVALUATION
Diagnostic and Learning Skills will be assignments or labs must
formative assessments reported on with a letter be submitted at the
do not carry a mark grade (E, G, S, and beginning of class on the Application
weight. Summative N). Students will find specified due date. 20%
assessments count that concentrating on
these skills will result in a Thinking & Investigation
towards the final mark.
Student achievement high level of success in 20%
will be communicated meeting the course Communication
10%
Knowledge &
Tips for Success in Senior Science Understanding
1. Respect the learning to motivate yourself. take on more than you can 20%
environment. The time 3. Keep an agenda. It is handle during the year.
you spend in class each crucial that you keep track 6. Maintain your Summative
day is your best of upcoming deadlines in character. Be honest 10%
opportunity to grasp new all subjects and manage with your teachers and
Final Examination
concepts, get a head start your time accordingly. your parents, and respect
on your homework, and 4. Take initiative. your fellow students’ 20%
ask questions. Be sure to Sometimes this will mean right to learn. _____________________
maximize this time. finding the appropriate 7. Set aside time each day
2. Take an interest in the resources in order to to complete homework, Total 100%
subject matter. The more answer the question start projects, and review
connections you can make yourself. your notes in a distraction
with the material you 5. Limit your outside free environment.
study, the easier it will be commitments. Do not 8. Have fun!!!