TEACHER: r. piscina

ROOMS: B 1.14, B 2.16, and B 2.9

E-MAIL: roberto_piscina@eu.odedodea.edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course focuses on the concepts and theories that form the basis of modern chemistry. Students will study the behaviours of solids, liquids, gases, and solutions; investigate changes and relationships in chemical systems; and explore how chemistry is used in developing new products and processes that affect our lives and our environment. Emphasis will also be placed on the importance of chemistry in other branches of science.

COURSE GOALS/OBJECTIVES/STANDARDS:

Matter and Chemical Bonding

demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between periodic tendencies, types of chemical bonding, and the properties of ionic and molecular compounds;
carry out laboratory studies of chemical reactions, analyse chemical reactions in terms of the type of reaction and the reactivity of starting materials, and use appropriate symbols and formulae to represent the structure and bonding of chemical substances;
describe how an understanding of matter and its properties can lead to the production of useful substances and new technologies.

Quantities in Chemical Reactions

demonstrate an understanding of the mole concept and its significance in the analysis of chemical systems;
carry out experiments and complete calculations based on quantitative relationships in balanced chemical reactions;
demonstrate an awareness of the importance of quantitative chemical relationships in the home or in industry.

Solutions and Solubility

demonstrate an understanding of the properties of solutions, the concept of concentration, and the importance of water as a solvent;
carry out experiments and other laboratory procedures involving solutions, and solve quantitative problems involving solutions;
relate a scientific knowledge of solutions and solubility to everyday applications, and explain how environmental water quality depends on the concentrations of a variety of dissolved substances.

Gases and Atmospheric Chemistry

demonstrate an understanding of the laws that govern the behaviour of gases;
investigate through experimentation the relationships among the pressure, volume, and temperature of a gas, and solve problems involving quantity of substance in moles, molar masses and volumes, and the gas laws;
describe how knowledge of gases has helped to advance technology, and how such technological advances have led to a better understanding of environmental phenomena and issues.

Hydrocarbons and Energy

demonstrate an understanding of the structure and properties of hydrocarbons, especially with respect to the energy changes that occur in their combustion;
describe and investigate the properties of hydrocarbons, and apply calorimetric techniques to the calculation of energy changes;
evaluate the impact of hydrocarbons on our quality of life and the environment through an examination of some of their uses.

SCOPE AND SEQUENCE:

Matter and Chemical Bonding (15 periods)

Quantities in Chemical Reactions (15 periods)

Solutions and Solubility (15 periods)

Gases and Atmospheric Chemistry (15 periods)

Hydrocarbons and Energy (15 periods)

Review: (5 periods)

CONTINUOUS SCHOOL PROGRESS:

Regarding Written Communication Skills Across the Curriculum

AFNORTH International Middle/High School’s CSP (Continuous School Progress) goal is, “All students will improve their written communication skills across the curriculum.”

The 6+1 trait is the model selected to improve school-wide writing in all subject areas. The 6+1 trait framework is a way to learn and use a common language to refer to characteristics of writing as well as establish a common vision of what “strong” writing looks like. Teachers and students will use the 6+1 trait model to identify areas of strength and weakness as they continue to strive towards continued writing improvement.

With regards with this course written work will be in the form of laboratory reports, certain

assignments, as well as short essays. Students should strive to be precise and concise.

COURSE GRADING / ASSESSMENT:

Your term work will be broken up into four categeries and accounts for 70% of your final grade.

Tests (Knowledge, Communication, Application)) 35%

Laboratory Reports (Inquiry, Communication, Application) 20%

Quizzes, Assignments (Knowledge, Inquiry, Communication)) 15%

Final Exam 30%

The final exam is a 3.0 h comprehensive exam that attempts to cover each unit equally according

to the time spent on it. It may also include a laboratory experiment to take place near the end of

the semester.

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS /CONSEQUENCES: It is expected that students will come

to class with a willingness to learn. Behavior should never interfere with the learning of others.

Gum chewing must be discrete (no cracking or bubbles). No Walkman, earphones, computer

games or gameboys are allowed. No food or drink except water is allowed.

TEXTBOOK:

Chemistry, Lemay et al 1996 (Prentice Hall)

HOMEWORK POLICY: Homework is assigned to reinforce the topics covered throughout the

course. As well as homework (assignments), there will also be laboratory reports to be

completed. Due dates for al assignments will be agreed upon by students and teacher in advance.

Students should plan their work, especially for longer assignments, and be prepared to meet all

timelines. Part marks will be given for incomplete work. While circumstances might require an

extension, it must be negotiated no later than the day before the due date. Beware computer

failure! Be resourceful! Find a way!

MAKE-UP WORK POLICY: Students are responsible for all work assigned in class. Students should make arrangements immediately upon their return from any absence (before 9am) to make up missed tests and/or hand in assignments. Due dates for all assignments will be agreed upon by students and teacher in advance, and so, late assignments and homework will not be accepted. Solutions will be available.