Chemistry (Foundations of)

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.