Welcome to Chemistry!

COURSE DESCRIPTION

CHEMISTRY
Grade level: 10-12
Prerequisite: Algebra I
Length: one year

Chemistry is an inquiry-based course designed to cover the basic concepts of general chemistry leading to the understanding of the composition, properties, and changes in matter.  This will be accomplished using a thematic, guided inquiry approach. Introductory principles covered in this course will include matter, atomic structure, bonding, molecular structure and properties, phase changes, behavior of gases, stoichiometry, solution chemistry, acids and bases, thermodynamic basics, reversible reactions, and chemical equilibrium. Laboratory and general activities that combine conceptual understanding with problem solving are integrated into this course. A large part of the course requires a comprehensive understanding of Algebra.

Note: Students that have successfully completed Chemistry may want to also take

• General Chemistry (GHS)/General Chemistry 806-134 (CVTC) or
• Intro to Biochemistry (GHS)/Intro to Biochemistry 806/186 (CVTC)

and earn college credits. If you have the slightest thought that you may sign up for these classes, be sure to keep your Chemistry notebooks. We will continue to use it as a study tool.

NECESSARY SUPPLIES (see our Syllabus for more details)

• Provided by Student:
  • two composition-style notebooks
  • pencils
• Full Classroom Set Provided by Teacher:
  • markers
  • colored pencils
  • scissors
  • glue
• Partial Classroom Set Provided by Teacher:
  • scientific calculator, similar to TI-30Xa