Course Description:

Chemistry is an introductory course covering the principles of Atomic structure, periodicity, bonding, states of matter, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, and acids and bases.  Hands on activities, group projects and laboratory work are an integral part of this course.  Critical thinking and problem solving skills are addressed on a daily basis. This course is year long and includes all the SPPS Chemistry Standards.

Units:

Introductory Concepts

Atomic Structure

Periodicity Bonding

Chemical Reactions

Stoichiometry

States of matter

Acid Bases

Thermodynamics

Kinetics

Prerequisites:

Algebra 1 & Physical Science

This elective course builds on the chemistry concepts and skills taught in Physical Science.  Chemistry will prepare students for future high school and post-secondary science courses.

Content-based Instructional Practices:

This course uses student and teacher directed inquiry activities in a laboratory setting, with strong emphasis on the content and the process of science. Students will explore scientific concepts through group, and individual work.  Activities may include hands-on laboratory experiments, lecture, mathematical problem solving, projects, and presentations.

Assessment Philosophy:

Instruction should include formative assessment of prior knowledge, individual development of concepts and effectiveness of instruction. Examples of formative and summative assessments in this course can include informal observations, discussions with students, on-going daily classroom assessments such as exit quizzes and daily classroom assignments, quizzes, lab tests, and tests (including, problems, multiple-choice, short answer, and essay).

Instructional Materials:

Glencoe Chemistry: Chemistry- Matter and Change

Technology and Internet:

Students will use measurement/data-gathering equipment and Internet resources. Where appropriate and available, students and teachers should use electronic sensors and probes,  computer simulations, computer based labs, computer programs, multi-media presentations with LCD projectors and electronic whiteboards.

Adaptation for ELL, GT, and Special Ed Students:

Collaborate with specialist staff members to adapt instruction according to Individual Educational Plans.  Include instructional strategies that are inclusive of the needs of limited English abilities.  Differentiate instruction to challenge and scaffold according to the needs of students.

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