Chemistry

Course Overview and Syllabus

Course:Yearlong with two semestersGrade level: High School

Prerequisite Courses: NoneCredits: 1.0

Course Description

This rigorous full-year course engages students in the study of the composition, properties, changes, and interactions of matter. The course covers the basic concepts of chemistry and includes 12 virtual laboratory experiments that encourage higher-order thinking applications. There is also a wet lab component for each of these labs. The components of this course include the composition and properties of matter, changes and interactions of matter, organic chemistry, and nuclear chemistry.

Course Objectives

Throughout the course, you will meet the following goals:

  • Describe the composition, properties, andtypes of matter.
  • Summarize the evolution of the atomic theory and the structure of an atom.
  • Examine the relationshipsamong the elements on the periodic table.
  • Describe chemical reactions and types of chemical bonds.
  • Explain the relationship between chemistry and thermodynamics.
  • Recognize the interdependence of organisms and organic chemistry.
  • Explore nuclear chemistry and its applications.

Student Expectations

This course requires the same level of commitment from you as a traditional classroom course would. You have access to this class 24/7 permitting you to put the time in. Expect to plan your time to complete the class assigned in the hexter(s) timeframe for the following activities:

  • Interactive lessons that include a mixture of instructional videos and tasks
  • Assignments in which you apply and extend learning
  • Assessments, including quizzes, tests, and cumulative exams
  • Formal Laboratory Report(s)

Communication

Your teacher will communicate with you regularly through discussions, e-mail, and system announcements. You will also communicate with classmates, either via online tools (Google Email) or face to face, as you collaborate on projects, ask and answer questions in your content group, and develop your speaking and listening skills.

Grading Policy

You will be graded on the work you do online and the work you submit electronically to your teacher. To complete the semesters/course, all assignments and assessments are completed satisfactorily or proficiently (80% or score 3 as a minimum). One proficient formal laboratory report is required for each semester.

Scope and Sequence

When you log into Edgenuity, you can view the entire course map—an interactive scope and sequence of all topics you will study. A summary of the units of study is below:

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Semester 1

Unit 1: Matter

Learning Target: SC10.PS1.03.04 Intermolecular Forces & Properties of Matter

Unit 2: Atoms and the Periodic Table

Learning Target: Models of the Atom, Periodic Table and Periodic Table Trends

Unit 3: Chemical Bonding

Learning Target: SC.10.PS.1A3.04 Ionic & Covalent Bonding

Unit 4: Chemical Reactions

Learning Target: SC.10.PS1.02.04 Chemical Reactions

Semester 2

Unit 5: Stoichiometry

Learning Target: SC.10.PS1.07.04 Stoichiometry and Mole Calculations

Unit 7: States of Matter

Learning Target: SC.10.PS3.01.04 Gases

Learning Target: SC10.PS1.03.04 Intermolecular Forces & Properties of Matter

Unit 8: Thermodynamics

Learning Target: SC.10.PS3.04.04 Thermochemistry and Thermodynamics

Unit 9: Acids and Bases

Learning Target: SC.10.PS1.05.04 Kinetics and Equilibrium

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William J. Lester

“Gramps”

Lead Teacher Westminster Virtual Academy

Hidden Lake High School

7300 Lowell Blvd.

Westminster, CO

303.720.5262 WVA Computer Lab Phone

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