The Grade 11 Chemistry curriculum will build upon what students know and are able to do as a result of their studies in Grade 10 Science. It is a rigorous course that requires students to apply mathematical and logical meaning to chemical reactions, while exposing them to sophisticated laboratory work.
A student will benefit from this course in developing greater scientific literacy, lab and analytical skills. Students will receive the foundation necessary to pursue advanced Chemistry courses and careers in a wide variety of fields such as medicine, engineering, physics, chemistry, ecology, and geology.
Objectives This course is designed to prepare students for scientific study, inquiry, and understanding interactions of matter. It is based on fostering the development of various skills (context-based process skills, decision-making skills, problem-solving skills, laboratory experimental skills, critical thinking skills, independent learning skills). A strong focus of Grade 11 Chemistry is to link science to the experiential life of students.
Prerequisites: Science 20S and Introduction to Applied and Pre-Calculus Mathematics 20S. (It is recommended that students taking this course have a final mark of at least 70% in the above-named prerequisites).
Topics: ● Physical Properties of Matter ● Gases and the Atmosphere ● Chemical Reactions ● Solutions ● Organic Chemistry
Assessment: Term assignments (labs, projects, tests and written work) will be completed on a regular basis. Assignments will be designed to both engage and to assess learning.