SCH4U - Chemistry 12 (2024-25) - A

Course Overview

SCH4U Course Overview

The theories and concepts explored in this course have significant applications and implications for both humans and the environment.  Through the exploration of the structure and properties of matter, organic chemistry, energy changes & rates of reaction, chemical systems & equilibrium and electrochemistry this course develops the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue the study of chemistry at the university level.  The aim of this course is to take the ideas and concepts introduced and apply them to real-world situations to give a meaningful and realistic idea of how important chemistry is to our everyday life.   A specific focus of this course will be the development of critical thinking and inquiry skills, which will be crucial for future scientists and leaders in the workforce and in higher education.

Course Big Idea:  Molecules and chemical processes have predictable and quantifiable characteristics.  The understanding and application of these properties can be used to the benefit or detriment of society.

1. Course Requirements:

• Course Participation:

Active participation is essential to your success in this course. Participation includes: engagement in and completion of all learning activities; contributions to the Class Cafe and/or other discussion forums; discussions with fellow students and/or your teacher about course work; and communications with your teacher through email and Ask The Teacher.

• Check Up Time:

Check Up Time activities in each lesson demonstrate to you and your teacher how well you have understood the learning goals for the lesson. This is valuable preparation for the evaluation at the end of the unit.

• Evaluation
  Students must complete all evaluation activities in each lesson in order to complete the unit tests and final examination.

• Learning Log:

Students must record hours spent and provide feedback on each lesson in course learning log. Students must achieve the Ministry of Education learning expectation of a course and complete 110 hours of planned learning activities in order to earn a course credit. The learning log creates a formal record of student attendance and learning hours in each course. It is also mandatory for students to be eligible for final exam.

• Unit Test:

This course has five units and 5 unit tests. The unit test is not available to students until they have completed and submitted all learning activities, assessments and evaluations. In addition students must complete the Learning Log for each lesson.

2. Achievement Chart:

The achievement chart that follows identifies four categories of knowledge and skills in science. The achievement chart is a standard province-wide guide to be used by teachers. It enables teachers to make judgements about student work that are based on clear performance standards and on a body of evidence collected over time.

Grade Breakdown

The grade for this course is divided into two main parts: 70% for Evaluation Activities and 30% for the Final Exam.  Out of the 70% for Evaluation Activities, 50% are Unit Tests and 50% are Assignments. At the end of unit 2, midterm report cards will be issued.

4. Evaluation Activities:

In this course, the Evaluation Activities are made up of 14 assignments and 3 unit tests. Together, these activities account for 70% of your mark, as shown in the above diagram. Here is a list of the lessons with Evaluation Activities

Unit 1: Structure & Properties of Matter (25 Hours)

Unit 2: Organic Chemistry (21 Hours)

Unit 3: Energy Change & Rates of Reaction (26 Hours)

Unit 4: Chemical Systems & Equilibrium (18 Hours)

Unit 5: Electrochemistry (19 Hours)

About the Final Exam:

Upon successful completion of all activities, you will need to schedule your final exam which can be done by contacting the school. The school registrar will confirm that you are eligible for the final exam and will provide further details on when and where the exam will be held. Notification may take up to a week. You will be eligible to write the final exam based on the following criteria:

• • • Completing all course requirements. This includes completing and submitting all course assignments, quizzes and tests. Active participation is also a course requirement.
    • Completion of your course Learning Log. 

.If you have questions about grading or the final exam, please contact your instructor or the school administration.

Teacher Response Time: (Grading and Assistance)

• • Questions and Feedback: up to 1 business day
  • Grading submitted assignments and tests: up to 3 business days or longer if multiple assignments are submitted at once
  • Final exam and Independent Study Units: up to 5 business days
• • Booking Final Examination: 5 business days
  • Issuing of Report Cards: 7 business days after the final exam is written

To view the course outline, click here.