Science
Curriculum
Course Title: Chemistry (Foundations of)
Department: Science
Units of Study:
Matter and its properties
Atoms
Electrons
The Periodic Table
Ionic Bonding and Nomenclature
Covalent Bonding and Nomenclature
Molecular Shapes
Chemical Reactions
Moles
Stoichiometry
Gas Laws
Phases of matter
Solutions
Acids and Bases
Curriculum-Based Assessments: N/A
Standardized Assessments: N/A
Description of Course: Chemistry is the study of matter, its composition, structure, and behavior. Basic content includes gaseous behavior, mole concept, formula writing, equation writing, nature of solutions, modern structure of the atom, and chemical bonding. The principles of energy, rate of reactions, and equilibrium are also studied. Laboratory investigations are an integral part of these courses and serve to clarify concepts.
Foundations of Chemistry is designed to satisfy the Chemistry requirement for the student who is interested in Science but does not have a strong Math-Science correlation. Students enrolled in Algebra 2 should select Chemistry I. This course will study the fundamental concepts of Chemistry that include topics such as the Structure of Matter, Atomic Theory, Periodic Table, Chemical Reactions, and Bonding. This lab course meets 7 periods in a 6-day rotation and requires the completion of lab reports.