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Course Description
Chemistry is an introductory course that explores atomic structure, patterns in the periodic table, bonding, reactions, quantitative chemistry, thermochemistry, rates and equilibrium. The scope of this course includes Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) HS-PS1-1 to HS-PS1-7, HS-PS2-6, HS-PS3-1 to HS-PS3-4.
Learning Outcomes
Students will:
- Develop an understanding of the major themes in chemistry patterns, cause and effect, energy, structure and function, stability and change and proportions.
- Model chemical principles and events, use mathematics to solve problems, ask and refine scientific questions, design experiments, analyze and interpret data, justify claims with evidence, and present scientific arguments based on experimental results.
- Develop an appreciation of chemical principles in everyday life.
Assessment
The course will include core unit formative/summative assessments. Understanding of concepts will be developed through collaborative lab experiences, tests and projects. Student learning in these situations will be assessed individually using the HS Grade Descriptors.
Grades
10,
11,
12