Mr. Misra's Science. 

Chemistry

 

2015-16

 

Recommended pre-requisites: Physical science, Algebra I

Chemistry  is a laboratory science course in which students investigate the composition of matter and the physical and chemical changes it undergoes. Students use science process skills to study the fundamental structure of atoms, the way atoms combine to form compounds, and the interactions between matter and energy,  chemical bonding and how the kinetic molecular theory and intermolecular forces explain the physical and chemical characteristics of matter .Students explore chemistry concepts through an inquiry-based approach. Embedded standards for Inquiry, Mathematics, and Technology & Engineering are taught in the context of the content standards for Atomic Structure, Matter and Energy, and Interactions of Matter.

 

Objectives:

• Development of necessary problem-solving skills using the scientific process.

• To understand the fundamentals of Chemistry and their applications in everyday life.

Grade calculation

Labs/Projects/research papers:                                          50%

Class participation:                                                                15%

Homework:                                                                             10%

Quizzes:                                                                                   15%

Examination:                                                                           10%

 

Make-up or late work:

Late work is not acceptable under normal circumstances. In some unavoidable situations like illness late work can be accepted at the teacher's discretion for 60%-90% of the credit.

Scientific method:

This section of the year plan is meant to be taught throughout the year, as a part of each unit.

Units

• Properties of matter

• Atomic structure

• Chemical bonding

• Chemical reactions

• States of matter and kinetic theory of gases

• Chemical equilibrium

• Hydrocarbons

• Nuclear Chemistry