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This is a TEMPLATE for a typical secondary science class. The orange headings are the same headings you will see in WINGS. Parents are not only encouraged, but are requested to personalize the class for their student. You may cut and paste each section (under the heading) into the appropriate box in WINGS - then you can delete any sections that don't apply and add anything you'd like to include. Please check with your SLPC if you have any questions.

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Class Title:

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Chemistry

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Subject :

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Science

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Description and Learning Materials:

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Topics/Description:
Introduction to Chemistry and Matter - Matter, Energy and Change; Measurement and Solving Problems
Organization of Matter - Atoms: Building Blocks of Matter; Arrangement of Electrons in Matter; Periodic Law; Chemical Bonding
Language of Chemistry - Chemical Formulas and Compound; Chemical Equations and Reactions; Stoichiometry
Phases of Matter - Representative Gases; Physical Characteristics of Gases; Molecular Composition of Gases; Liquids and Solids
Solutions and Their Behavior - Solutions; Ions in Aqueous Solutions; Acids and Bases
Chemical Reactions - Reaction Energy and Reaction Kinetics; Chemical Equilibrium; Oxidation-Reduction Reactions
Carbon and Its Compounds - Carbon and Hydrocarbons; Substituted Hydrocarbons; Biochemistry
Nuclear Reactions - Nuclear Chemistry

This course will consist of regular readings from a textbook and primary sources, videos, and assorted activities. The student will do daily work (answering questions from the text, discussions, complete worksheets), do projects and various experiments employing various measuring devices, and assessments.

Texts/Materials:
Materials may include but are not limited to: textbooks, worksheets, newspapers and magazines, videos, DVDs, and assorted activities, computer technology and internet research, printer ink cartridge, chemistry related games and manipulatives, ticketed events, tutors, experiment supplies, memberships, field trips, supplemental readings and trade books.

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Learning Goals/EALRs:

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Course Objectives and Goals:

 State the general purpose for the study of chemistry.
 List several fields of study where knowledge of chemistry is important.
 Use scientific units of measurement.
 Describe the structure and components of basic atoms.
 Use the periodic table to locate important chemical information.
 Describe several types of chemical bonds.
 Manipulate common chemical formulas and equations.
 List and describe types of chemical reactions.
 List some physical characteristics of common gases, liquids and solids.
 Describe the behavior of solutions and ions.
 Describe reaction energy and reaction kinetics.
 Discuss important aspects of nuclear chemistry.


EALRs:

1. SYSTEMS: The student knows and applies scientific concepts and principles to understand the properties, structures, and changes in physical, earth/space, and living systems.
To meet this standard, the student will:
1.1. Properties: Understand how properties are used to identify, describe, and categorize substances, materials, and objects, and how characteristics are used to categorize living things.
1.2. Structures: Understand how components, structures, organizations, and interconnections describe systems.
1.3. Changes: Understand how interactions within and among systems cause changes in matter and energy.

2. INQUIRY: The student knows and applies the skills, processes, and nature of scientific inquiry.
To meet this standard, the student will:
2.1. Investigating Systems: Develop the knowledge and skills necessary to do scientific inquiry.
2.2. Nature of Science: Understand the nature of scientific inquiry.

3. APPLICATION: The student knows and applies science concepts and skills to develop solutions to human problems in societal contexts.
To meet this standard, the student will:
3.1. Designing Solutions: Apply knowledge and skills of science and technology to design solutions to human problems.
3.2. Science, Technology, and Society: Analyze how science and technology are human endeavors, interrelated to each other, society, the workplace, and the environment.

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Methods of Evaluation:

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Will include, but are not limited to, daily work, workbook pages, tests, quizzes, projects, lab books, experiment results & write ups, discussion and observation of skill development.