SCH3U: CHEMISTRY, Grade 12, University Preparation

Winter 2023 - Ms. Mohamdee

Curriculum Document The Ontario Curriculum Grades 11 and 12 Science

Prerequisite: SNC2D Grade 10 Science, Academic (recommended minimum GPA of 70%). It is also recommended
that students have strong mathematical reasoning skills.
This course focuses on the concepts and theories that form the basis of modern chemistry. Students
Course Description 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. While this course provides a foundation for students who
wish to study chemistry at university.
A. Scientific Investication, Skills and Career Exploration D. Quantities in Chemical Reactions
Strands/Units B. Matter, Chemical Trends and Chemical Bonding E. Solutions and Solubility
C. Chemical Reactions F. Gases and Atmospheric Chemistry
You are expected to bring the following to class each day: textbook, binder, lined paper, graph paper, writing
Texts/Resources utensils, planner. In addition, you are expected to come to class with an Approved Scientific Calculator (TI 30X
Text #: _______ IIS, TI36X Pro, Casio FX 991 Series, Sharp EL-520X series…)

Replacement Cost:$120 Textbook: Nelson Chemistry 11: University Preparation

Cell phones may be used for learning purposes only, with the permission of the instructor.
EVALUATION: The following is a framework used to assess and evaluate student achievement.
Summative Assessments....................................................................................................................70%
This includes assessments during each unit, which may take the form of: tests, quizzes, case studies, experiments,
Assessment and research reports or other performance tasks. These evaluations are designed to measure your knowledge and
Evaluation understanding (K/U), thinking/inquiry/problem solving skills (T/I), the application of your knowledge to society,
technology, and the environment (A), and your communication skills (C). More emphasis will be placed on K/U
and T/I skills.
Final Examination...............................................................................................................................30%
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTS:
All summative assessments are compulsory. There are no make-ups in SCH3U.
All assignments must be submitted by the due date, in-class… not on-line, before the lesson begins.
Department FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT:
Formative assessment is essential to the learning process. Due dates are established by including time for
Specific
you to obtain feedback. Thus you are expected to submit assignments by the first due date so that they can
Expectations improve the quality of your work.
Students who fail to submit any completed work before the final due date will receive an “I”.
ABSENCES:
Students who have a planned absence for the day of any summative evaluation are to notify the teacher
several days in advance, so that alternate arrangements can be made.
Students unexpectedly absent on the day of a Test, Presentation or Performance Task may, at the discretion
of the instructor. be permitted to perform a substituted task, on the first day the student returns to school.
HOMEWORK:
All homework for each unit is outlined on a detailed Unit Plan given at the beginning of each unit. This will be
provided both in class and posted electronically. Any other course work that is not completed in class is
considered homework.
EXTRA HELP: Answer keys for each unit are available so that you can check your process work/problem solving skills.
Available at lunch If you are absent, it is your responsibilty to use D2L to keep up with daily work and access the other supports
or during breaks. available to support your own learning. Homework will be checked randomly throughout the course.
LABORATORY SAFETY SKILLS/CLASSROOM CONDUCT:
HPEDSB SCIENCE CLASSROOM LAB SAFETY RULES will be reviewed early in the course.
Safety rules must always be followed. There is a zero tolerance policy for safety violations in this course.
Students are expected to practice proper hand hygiene before, and after, participating in lab activities.
Students are expected to behave responsibly in class, showing respect for their peers and their teacher.

To Parents/Guardians and Students:

It would be appreciated if both parents/guardians read and sign the course outline and lab safety rules so that everyone understands
the expectations for this year’s Grade 12 Chemistry class.

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(Student Signature) (Parent/Guardian Signature)