Course Outline(Tentative)Mr. T. de Bruin

2016-2017

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Mr. T. de Bruin Chemistry 20Welcome to Chemistry 20!

Chemistry is the study of the composition of substances and the changes that substances undergo. Our coursegoals are:

· A conceptual/theoretical understanding, at the molecular level, of the nature of matter.· Analysis of changes in matter as essential to the designing of technological systems.· Understanding principles of conservation of mass and energy in order to predict and explain changes

in closed systems.Course FormatAll work completed in this course will be weighted according to the following scheme.

· Laboratory Experiments 15%· Chapter tests 25%· Unit exams 40%· Final exam 20%

The summative (for marks) assessments (“chapter tests & unit exams”) have been scheduled at the completionof each chapter and unit. Formative (skill checking – not for marks) assessments are scheduled to precede eachsummative assessment. All summative assessment question books remain the property of the Sciencedepartment and students will not be allowed to keep them. Response sheets will not be handedback but can be reviewed during focus block.Formative problem work (“homework”) is assigned and students are expected use all available class time tocomplete it, regardless of the fact that it does not generate any marks. Students are to self-check their ownprogress with the answer key. Formative assessments are designed to help students practice, understand andmonitor their learning progress on concepts presented in class. During formative time, students should beseeking assistance from and clarification with the teacher. This formative time is vital to success in this course.The pace and intensity of this course requires regular attendance and consistent effort in order to succeed. If youare unable or unwilling to make that commitment, I suggest you reassess your placement in this course.Learning Materials

· Nelson Chemistry textbook (supplied)· Binder and lined paper or notebook

· Scientific calculator· Pen/pencil and eraser

Student Web Centre AccessThe Student Web Centre is an integral part of the resource. It offers an extension of learning opportunities andconsolidation of understanding.

To access the web site go to www.nelson.com/ABchem20-30

Username: nelsonchem_student

Password: nelsonchem_onlinelearning

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Optional/Additional Learning Resources.

alberta.exambank.comAlberta curriculum-based online practice exams for all subjects. St. Joe’s has an account available for free studentaccess.

Username: sjchsPassword: sj1178

Optional workbooks can be purchased for student self-review. St. Joseph Catholic High School will not beaccepting orders from students or parents. These books will not be used in the class, however you may ask forhelp on questions in these books:

· The Key - Chemistry 20 (a collection of test questions)· Chemistry 20 Notes & Problems (self guided workbook)

These books and similar ones may be purchased from any book store (such as Coles in the mall, Chaptersonline).

Title ISBNChemistry 20 Notes and Problems workbook with solution manual 9781553716679Chemistry 20 The Key Study Guide (collection of test questions) 9781553718093

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Evaluation Policy

· Assignments (labs etc.) must be neat, legible and handed in by the due date (“dead-date”) specified.Late work will not be accepted after the dead-date and be awarded a mark of zero (0).Extensions of due dates will be given only under special circumstances.

· Lab groups leaving experiments unattended, visiting other lab groups or visiting with students notregistered in the class may receive a mark of zero (0) and be required to shut down their experiment.

· It is the student's responsibility to find out what work they missed in the event that they are absent andto make every effort to catch up. If you miss a test or exam, you will be given a mark of zero (0) untilyou write the outstanding item at one of the mark recovery sessions.

· Missing summative assessments can be written during one of the mark recovery sessions, as listedbelow:

· Mark Recovery Sessions:o 11:30-12:40 (focus and lunch)

§ Tuesdays room 144,§ Wednesdays room 145§ Thursdays room 147

· Students who wish to review their tests must see Mr. de Bruin during focus block.All testing will follow the rules set forth by Alberta Learning for diploma exams:

· All assessment materials such as calculators and pencils must be brought to class before the exam. Noone will be allowed to leave the classroom to obtain these materials. Therefore, if you start anassessment without a calculator, you must finish it without a calculator. Sharing of materials duringexams is not allowed and those doing so will receive a mark of zero for cheating.

· The memories of all programmable calculators may be checked before all tests. No formulas are allowedin memory! Anything found in the memory is considered electronic notes and thus is deemed ascheating.

· Cell phones, iPods (mp3 players) and other electronic communication, storage/retrieval units are notallowed during any assessments.

PowerSchool

Assessment marks will be available in PowerSchool’s student portal on a timely basis as they are completed by allstudents and then marked. Do not expect course marks to change or be updated on a daily basis. The teacherwill not look up marks for students. If you forgot you login information, go to the school office and ask thesecretaries.

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Standards of Achievement

Achievement in this course is based on the following Alberta Learning guidelines:Acceptable Standard (50% to 79%)Students who meet the acceptable standard in Chemistry 20 will receive a final course mark of 50% or above.These students:

· demonstrate a basic understanding of the nature of scientific investigation by designing, observing, andinterpreting simple laboratory tests.

· can readily interpret data that are presented in simple graphs and tables, and translate symbolicrepresentations into word descriptions.

· are able to recognize and provide definitions for key chemical terms and can predict the physical andchemical properties of compounds.

· can translate word problems into properly balanced chemical equations.

· can balance simple equations (combustion, formation, neutralization, or replacement) and can solvestandard, single-step, stoichiometric problems.

· can follow simple laboratory procedure without a problem.

· can use the data booklet to extract relevant information.

· compose clear and logical descriptive or explanatory statements to answer closed-response questionsthat involve individual chemistry concepts.

Standard of Excellence (80% and above)Students who achieve the standard of excellence in Chemistry 20 receive a final course mark of 80% or higher.In addition to meeting the expectations for the acceptable standard of performance, these students:

· demonstrate an interest in chemistry and can articulate chemistry concepts well.

· can readily interpret interrelated sets of data such as complex graphs and tables. When presentingscientific data, they select the most appropriate and concise format.

· can analyze and evaluate experimental designs. They generate their own laboratory procedures whengiven a clearly defined problem, recognize weaknesses in laboratory work, and find ways to correct theweaknesses.

· are able to formulate their own equations for formation, combustion, neutralization and replacement,and can solve many variations of stoichiometric problems based upon these equations.

· transfer what they observe in a laboratory setting into equation form and express scientific ideas clearly.

· solve problems that involve the overlapping of two or more concepts. The most significant characteristicof this group is that they solve problems of a new and unique nature and extrapolate these solutions tohigher levels of understanding. Open-ended questions do not pose problems for them. These studentscommunicate clearly and concisely, using appropriate scientific vocabulary and conventions.

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Student Responsibilities

1. Classroom rules.· Teachers have the right to expect standards of pupil behaviour necessary for maintaining an optimal

learning environment and have the right to use reasonable methods to achieve such standards. In otherwords, we are here to learn in a safe and positive environment with focused effort. Anything that impedesour learning will not be tolerated.

· Food is not allowed in the classroom or laboratory. Drinks are okay, as long as it is in a closed container(e.g. water bottle). Failure to comply may result in removal from that class.

· The use of personal music players, cell phones etc. in class is restricted to non-lecture times only.

2. Lab Safety· The student is responsible for conducting him/herself with all necessary caution and due care while

conducting experiments. Adherence to the safety rules is mandatory.3. Attendance & Effort

· Attendance is mandatory. Tardiness (lateness) will not be tolerated. Lectures will not be repeated forstudents who arrive late.

· Students who are absent on days with a summative assessment will be awarded a mark of zero (0), whichwill be replaced with the actual mark when the student completes the missing assessment during examrecovery.

· Complete and focused effort in class is expected and the student’s responsibility. Those students notdemonstrating this may be asked to leave the class so as to maximize the learning of those working.Students removed from the class are responsible for covering and learning, on their own, missed material.

· Formative (skill-building) work will be assigned and is expected to be completed during the class allottedtime. Formative work is not assessed for marks. Students not using class time will quickly fall behind inthe course.

5. Mark Recovery· Missing/deferred summative assessments can be written during one of the mark recovery sessions, as

listed below, before the dead-date specified on the item in Powerschool.· Mark Recovery Sessions:

o 11:30-12:40 (focus and lunch)§ Tuesdays room 144,§ Wednesdays room 145§ Thursdays room 147

6. Help, Focus Block & Study Time· St. Joe’s recommends that students review each day’s material as well as complete all formative work

assigned. The demands of this course are such that daily review is essential. Those students who fail todo so will most likely encounter difficulty in keeping up with the course.

· If you would like extra help, then all you have to do is ask! The best time to get help is during classallotted formative work times and the Focus Block.

· Please keep in mind that the longer you wait for help, the harder it will be to help you. Asking for helpthe day of an exam is unrealistic.

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Chemistry 20 Year Plan (Tentative)

# ofclasses Unit General Outcomes Key Concepts

15 1. Chemical Bonding

1.Describe the role of modeling,evidence and theory in explainingand understanding the structure,chemical bonding and properties ofionic compounds.

2.Describe the role of modeling,evidence and theory in explainingand understanding the structure,chemical bonding and properties ofmolecular compounds.

· Chemical bond· Ionic bond· Covalent bond· Electronegativity· Polarity· Valence electron· Intermolecular forces· Valence-Shell-Electron-Pair

Repulsion Theory

11 2. Gases

1.Explain molecular behaviour usingmodels of the gaseous state ofmatter.

· Celsius & Kelvintemperature scales

· Real & ideal gases· Law of combining volumes· Charles’s law· Boyle’s law· Ideal gas law· STP & SATP

30 3. Acids and Bases

1.Investigate solutions, describingtheir physical and chemicalproperties.

2.Describe acidic and basic solutionsqualitatively and quantitatively.

· Solubility· Electrolyte/nonelectrolyte· Concentration· Dilution· Strong acids & bases· Weak acids & bases· Monoprotic & polyprotic

acids and bases· Modified Arrhenius acid-

base theory· pH indicators· pH & pOH

24 4. QuantitativeRelationships

1.Explain how balanced chemicalequations indicate the quantitativerelationships between reactantsand products involved in chemicalanalysis.

2.Use stoichiometry in quantitativeanalysis.

· Chemical reaction equations· Net ionic equations· Spectator ions· Reaction stoichiometry· Actual, theoretical &

percent yield· Limiting & excess reagents· Titration· Endpoint & equivalence

point

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Laboratory Safety

Contrary to popular belief, the laboratory component of chemistry is not playtime. Experiments are designed tosupport and illustrate chemical concepts studied in this course, as well as introduce important laboratorytechniques and encourage analytical thinking. By reviewing course material that is applicable to the experimentthe day before the lab and by thinking what is happening on a molecular level, you will gain more insight intochemistry than if you are just there to mix chemicals.Students must be active participants in the safe operation of the laboratory. Safe laboratory practice is based onunderstanding and respect, not fear. The regulations below are intended to help you work safely with chemicalreagents. These guidelines cover ordinary hazards and apply to any laboratory experiments you will encounter.Prior to starting any experiment, the teacher may discuss additional safety precautions particular to the lab.Arriving after the pre-lab/safety talk excludes a student from the experiment with a mark of zero.Safety Rules in the Chemistry Lab.· Safety glasses must be worn at all times. Lab

aprons are optional unless otherwise directed.· Performing unauthorized experiments is

forbidden.· Loose hair and clothing must be restrained.· Shoes, which cover the entire foot without large

holes or vents, must be worn. Sandals or open-toed shoes are not allowed, even if socks areworn. Students without proper footwear will notbe allowed to perform the experiment,receiving a mark of zero for not beingadequately prepared.

· Eating and drinking (including water) isforbidden in the lab.

· Open flames (burners, matches etc.) are notpermitted, unless directed by the teacher.

· Students must attend their experiment at alltimes. Visitors and visiting other groups isprohibited.

· Lab equipment and work area must be cleanedafter finishing work.

Generally, most accidents can be avoided by a thoughtful and alert approach to lab work. It is your responsibilityto read and abide by the laboratory safety information presented by your textbook and teacher. It is in your ownbest interest to stay alert and to be aware of possible hazards in the laboratory. Do not hesitate to call unsafepractices by your classmates to the attention of the teacher. Above all, common sense should prevail.