General Chemistry is a college preparatory science course cultivating the concepts of physical chemistry. The basic concepts are developed using student discourse and laboratory activities in preparation for college level science studies. The goals of this course are to help students develop an understanding of chemistry, cultivate problem solving and critical thinking skills, apply chemistry knowledge to decision making about scientific and technological issues, recognize the importance of chemistry in daily life, and understand benefits as well as limitations of science and technology. Students are introduced to states of matter, solutions, basic types of chemical reactions and the role of energy in chemistry. This course will build upon the theme of energy developed in IPELS, continuing in biology. The appropriate NJ State and National Standards will be addressed so as to raise the level of student discourse and develop essential scientific reasoning skills.
General Chemistry is a college preparatory science course cultivating the concepts of physical chemistry. The basic concepts are developed using student discourse and laboratory activities in preparation for college level science studies. The goals of this course are to help students develop an understanding of chemistry, cultivate problem solving and critical thinking skills, apply chemistry knowledge to decision making about scientific and technological issues, recognize the importance of chemistry in daily life, and understand benefits as well as limitations of science and technology. Students are introduced to states of matter, solutions, basic types of chemical reactions and the role of energy in chemistry. This course will build upon the theme of energy developed in IPELS, continuing in biology. The appropriate NJ State and National Standards will be addressed so as to raise the level of student discourse and develop essential scientific reasoning skills.