421 Chemistry H

 Gr 10 | |6 Class Credits 1 Lab Credit | Year-Long | 6x per Cycle

PREREQUISITE: Students must have completed one year of physics. 

Chemistry at the Honors level is the course that will prepare students interested in taking Advanced Placement Chemistry. It is an investigation of the theoretical and quantitative aspects of chemistry including chemical bonding, atomic structure, stoichiometry, periodicity, kinetics, and equilibrium. . This course is for self-motivated, independent learners who have shown success with mathematics and high order critical thinking. Teacher support and class time are focused on development of advanced concepts and skills. Students are expected to master a conceptual understanding of the behavior of matter at the atomic level, and use this understanding to make predictions and interpret data. Concepts and ideas are presented through class discussion, readings, demonstrations and laboratory experiments. Strong algebraic skills and ability to use quantitative reasoning are expected of all students. Towards the end of the year, all students are required to complete an Independent Research Project. Nightly homework and readings focus on reviewing and expanding class concepts, problem solving, and preparation for new material the following day. 

Essential Skills in the Chemistry Honors Classroom

SKILL 1: Modeling

Students will be able to interpret or construct an effective model in familiar and unfamiliar contexts using all relevant chemistry content. 

SKILL 2: Problem Solving 

Students will be able to solve problems mathematically using all relevant chemistry content in familiar and unfamiliar contexts. 

SKILL 3: Data Gathering, Interpretation and Analysis

Students will be able to gather, graphically illustrate, analyze, and interpret data using all relevant chemistry content in familiar and unfamiliar contexts.