SCH4U - Chemistry 12 (2024-25) - A

SCH4U-25A

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About this course - Chemistry 12 (SCH4U)

The theories and concepts explored in this SCH4U Chemistry 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.

A word about Assignments

This course is built with a number of formative tasks (check-up time activities) and summative assignments to develop your learning skills and to help you achieve high academic success on formal evaluations that decide your final grade. Formative tasks in each lesson demonstrate to you and your teacher how well you have understood the learning goals for the lesson. Completing formative tasks and summative assignments are critical to your learning.

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

Evaluation Framework

Grade Distribution

The grade for this course is divided into two main parts: 70% for General Evaluations and 30% for Final Evaluations.

KICA Distribution

This course follows a distribution of

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KICA Achievement Chart

Each evaluation in this course contains a KICA Achievement Chart that your teacher will use to grade your submission.

The KICA Achievement Chart is a detailed evaluation guide with criteria and descriptors to grade your work. This grading tool measures the following four categories:

o Knowledge and Understanding: Measures how much you know and understand the content. Do you comprehend the meaning and significance of the content?

o Inquiry and Thinking: Measures how you use information. Are you thinking about the question, planning your response and giving answers from many different perspectives?

o Communication: Measures how you communicate your ideas for different audiences and purposes. Do you use relevant conventions, vocabulary and terminology?

o Application: Measures your ability to apply what you have learned in this course to your own life and in other new situations.

Evaluation Table

Distribution	Evaluation	Max Value	Weighted Score*	*Out of Score	Grade Value
Distribution	Evaluation	Max Value	Weighted Score*	*Out of Score	K	I	C	A
70%	1-5H: Atomic Models, Electronic Configuration and VSEPR theory	6%	28	45	16	19	4	6
	Unit 1 Test	7%	34	60	12	18	12	18
	2-5B: Organic Compounds and Environmental Impact	6%	28	50	14	14	10	12
	Unit 2 Test	7%	34	60	12	18	12	18
	3-3F: Hess's Law Lab	5%	24	40	0	25	1	14
	3-6: Speaker's Corner	3%	14	15	5	0	10	0
	Unit 3 Test	7%	34	60	12	18	12	18
	4-4C: Equilibrium in the World	6%	28	40	10	6	11	13
	Unit 4 Test	7%	34	60	12	18	12	18
	5-2H: Balancing Redox Reactions	4%	19	20	0	6	0	14
	5-3H: Galvanic Cell Lab	5%	24	25	0	21	0	4
	5-4C: Electrochemistry and Environment	7%	34	50	10	3	15	22
30%	Final Project	10%	50	50	10	15	10	15
30%	Final Exam	20%	100	100	20	30	20	30

*Out of Score is the maximum points achievable in this evaluation item.

*Weighted Max Score is the Out of Score converted to reflect its actual percentage weight in the course (8%). This ensures a fair grading system based on the assignment's importance in the overall course evaluation.

The Big Picture


UNIT 1: Structure & Properties of Matter (total time - 26 hrs)
LESSON	LESSON TITLE	TIME (hrs)	EVALUATION TYPE	GRADE
1-1	Atomic Structure	3	-	-
1-2	Quantum Mechanical Model of the Atom	4	-	-
1-3	Electron Configuration & Blocks of the Periodic Table	4	-	-
1-4	3-D Shapes: VSEPR	3	-	-
1-5	Polarity: Bonds & Molecules	4	Assignment	45
1-6	Structure & Properties of Matter	3	-	-
1-7	Nanotechnology - Research Project	4	-	-
1-8	Unit 1 Study Guide & Test Outline	-	-	-
UNIT 1 TEST		1	Test	60

UNIT 2: Organic Chemistry (total time - 21 hrs)
LESSON	LESSON TITLE	TIME (hrs)	EVALUATION TYPE	GRADE
2-1	Introduction to Organic Chemistry	4	-	-
2-2	Organic Compounds: Naming & Drawing	4	-	-
2-3	Properties of Organic Compounds	4	-	-
2-4	Organic Chemistry Reactions	4	-	-
2-5	Environmental Impact	4	Assignment	50
2-6	Unit 2 Study Guide & Test Outline	-	-	-
UNIT 2 TEST		1	Test	60

UNIT 3: Energy Changes and Rates of Reaction (total time - 23 hrs)
LESSON	LESSON TITLE	TIME (hrs)	EVALUATION TYPE	GRADE
3-1	Energy Changes	4	-	-
3-2	Changes in Enthalpy	4	-	-
* 3-3	Hess's Law	4	Assignment	40
3-4	Rates of Reaction	4	-	-
3-5	Reaction Rates in Industry	5	-	-
3-6	Speaker's Corner	1	Oral Response	15
3-7	Unit 3 Study Guide & Test Outline	-	-	-
UNIT 3 TEST		1	Test	60

UNIT 4: Chemical Systems and Equilibrium (total time - 20 hrs)
LESSON	LESSON TITLE	TIME (hrs)	EVALUATION TYPE	GRADE
4-1	Chemical Equilibrium	5	-	-
4-2	Equilibrium Constants	5	-	-
4-3	Acids & Bases	5	-	-
4-4	Equilibrium in the World	4	Assignment	40
4-5	Unit 4 Study Guide & Test Outline	-	-	-
UNIT 4 TEST		1	Test	60

UNIT 5: Electrochemistry (total time - 20 hrs)
LESSON	LESSON TITLE	TIME (hrs)	EVALUATION TYPE	GRADE
5-1	Electrochemistry	4	-	-
5-2	Balancing Redox Reactions	4	Assignment	19
5-3	Galvanic Cells	4	Assignment	24
5-4	Environmental Impact of Electrochemistry	4	Assignment	34

Final Project		2	Assignment	-
FINAL EXAM		2	Exam	100

* Mid Term report cards will be released at this point of the course