CHEMISTRY   

In this NGSS aligned chemistry course, students will explore physical science concepts that build comprehension around matter, its properties, and its interactions with other matter and energy. The units and chapters within this scope and sequence are presented thematically to provide a context for student learning.. The integration of relevant Earth and Space Science concepts such as stars and climate change are designed to deepen student understanding of chemistry’s role in Earth’s systems and society.  Students will engage in hands-on laboratory experiences and be expected to work collaboratively, think critically, analyze and interpret and apply their learning to real world phenomena. Topics of study include, but are not limited to chemical reactions, climate change, the study of the atmosphere and water, chemical bonding, energy and chemical and physical processes.