Chemistry Pre-AP

03040000 Chemistry Pre-AP

Recommended Grade Levels: 10-12

Prerequisite: Required: One unit of high school science and Algebra I; Must complete summer project. Final grade of 90 in Biology or 80 in Biology Pre-AP. Must have passed Biology EOC. Strongly recommend concurrent enrollment in Algebra 2. Students who do not meet criteria may appeal to the AP Committee to be considered for enrollment. Must maintain six weeks average of 70 or above. Failing grade will result in automatic removal to the equivalent regular course.

Credit: 1

Description: In Chemistry, students conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific practices during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students study a variety of topics that include characteristics of matter, use of the Periodic Table, development of atomic theory and chemical bonding, chemical stoichiometry, gas laws, solution chemistry, thermochemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Students will investigate how chemistry is an integral part of our daily lives.