Chemistry is the study of matter. Primary emphasis will be placed on understanding the atomic theory of matter, the periodic table, and applying chemical knowledge to the world around us. This course uses the science skills and basic chemistry from Fundamentals of Science and examples from the field of biology to explain how matter acts and interacts. Lab experiments, technical reading and writing, and investigation skills are important learning processes developed in this course. We will spend a great deal of time working with dimensional analysis mathematics. A background in chemistry and the study skills taught in this course are important for those planning to attend a four year college. Students entering this course should have a basic understanding of algebra and geometry.
Rubrics For Success for Each Chemistry Target
Chem Target 00-01 Lab Report and Equipment
Chem Target 00-03 Periodic Table
Chem Target 01-01 Branches of Chemistry (Careers)
Chem Target 01-02 Classify Matter
Chem Target 01-03 Law of Conservation of Mass/Energy
Chem Target 02-01 Data and Math
Chem Target 02-02 Science and Engineering Practices
Chem Target 02-03 Accuracy and Precision
Chem Target 02-04 Dimensional Analysis
Chem Target 03-01 Atom History
Chem Target 03-02 Nucleus and Average Atomic Mass
Chem Target 03-03 Mole Concept
Chem Target 03-04 Laws of Chemistry
Chem Target 04-01 Electron Waves and Particles
Chem Target 04-02 Locate Electrons (Quantum Numbers, Electron Configuration)
Chem Target 05-01 Periodic Table History
Chem Target 05-02 Use Periodic Law
Chem Target 05-03 Noble Gas Configuration
Chem Target 05-04 Valence Electrons
Chem Target 06-02 Lewis Structures
Chem Target 06-03 Molecular Geometry
Chem Target 06-04 Bond Strength
Chem Target 07-01 Names and Formulas
Chem Target 07-02 Composition Stoichiometry
Chem Target 07-03 Percent Composition
Chem Target 07-04 Empirical and Molecular Formulas
Chem Target 08-01 Organic Nomenclature
Chem Target 08-02 Organic Structural Diagrams
Chem Target 09-01 Balance Equations
Chem Target 09-02 Predict Products
Chem Target 10-01 Reaction Stoichiometry
Chem Target 10-02 Limiting Reactant
Chem Target 10-03 Percent Yield
Chem Target 11-01 Classify Mixtures
Chem Target 11-02 Solution Process
Chem Target 11-03 Rate of Solution
Chem Target 11-04 Concentration
Chem Target 12-01 Rate of Reaction