Student Course Outline/Parent Information Sheet
Program Area: Science
Course: Chemistry, Grade 12, University Preparation
Course Code: SCH 4U0
Course Description: This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the
study of organic chemistry, energy changes and rates of reaction, chemical systems and equilibrium, and
atomic and molecular structure. Students will further develop problem-solving and laboratory skills as they
investigate chemical processes, at the same time refining their ability to communicate scientific information.
Emphasis will be placed on the importance of chemistry in daily life, and on evaluating the impact of
chemical technology on the environment.
Prerequisite: Chemistry, Grade 11, University Preparation
Textbook: Grade 12 Chemistry Workbook. Provided online.
Here is a guide as to how you will be assessed. There might be changes as necessary.
Units of Study:
Unit Major Evaluations Timelines
Organic Chemistry Organic Chemistry/Reactions Worksheet 4.0 weeks
STSE Issue- Organic Molecule assignment
Unit Test
Energy Changes Formal Lab 1 - Hess’ law Lab, 4.0 weeks
Thermochemistry Final test
Rates of Reactions Rates test
STSE-
Chemical Systems Formal Lab 2 - Ka for acetic acid 4.5 weeks
and Equilibrium STSE Case Study
Equilibrium Unit Test
Acid Base Unit test
Structure and Atomic Theories/Chemical Bonding Worksheet 2.5 weeks
Properties STSE -
Unit Test
Electrochemistry Independent Study Unit 2 weeks
Assessment and Evaluation Guidelines
The purpose of student assessment is to improve student learning
Assessment and evaluation are based on the provincial expectations and levels of achievement outlined in the
provincial curriculum document for each subject in secondary school. A wide range of assessment and
evaluation opportunities allows students to demonstrate their learning in a variety of ways. This information
provides the basis for reporting student grades on the Provincial Report Card. Achievement (reflected in a
final mark) will be calculated using the following categories:
Communication Knowledge/ Thinking and Inquiry Application/Making
Understanding Connections
(10%) (40%) (40%) (10%)
Presentations Quizzes Lab design Case studies
Scientific Models Unit tests Lab Reports Real-life
Graphing Knowledge based Experiments and questions on Unit
Spelling and assignments Investigations tests
Grammar Problem Solving Scientific Models
Use of scientific Scientific Scientific
terminology Research research
Lab report Presentations
formatting Investigations
Molecular models Opinion piece
As part of the learning process, students will receive ongoing descriptive feedback which may not be assigned
a mark.
Final Mark = 70% Term + 30% Summative
Summative = Two exams (2hrs + 1hr)
Learning Skills
The following learning skills will be taught and assessed throughout the course and will be shown on the
report card. Students' performance in these skill areas will not be included in the final numeric mark. It is
important to remember, however, that the development and consistent practice of these skills will influence
academic achievement. These skills include:
Responsibility
Organization
Independent work
Collaboration
Initiative
Self- Regulation
Missed Evaluations
Students who know ahead of time that they will miss an evaluation are expected to discuss the
situation beforehand with the subject teacher.
Students who miss an in-class summative evaluation for an unauthorized reason may lose the
opportunity to complete the task.
Failure to complete compulsory major evaluations including the final evaluation may result in
loss of credit.
Deadlines
Deadlines are realistic in the normal working life outside of the school setting. Deadlines are also set as a
reasonable management strategy for teachers so that workloads can be varied and balanced. We also set
deadlines as a way of bringing closure to one unit of work and moving ahead to another. Students are
expected to:
Seek assistance from the teacher when they feel unable to complete a task/assignment due to
insufficient knowledge or skill. Be sure to advise the teacher of any difficulty well before a
task/assignment is due.
Negotiate alternate deadlines well before an established due date.
Understand that some deadlines are negotiated; some are absolute. Work that is not submitted
/completed on either a negotiated or absolute deadline will not be assessed / evaluated.
Understand that chronic lateness in submitting tasks/assignments will prevent your teacher from
evaluating your work and may require you to demonstrate your knowledge and skills within an
alternate setting such as summer school.
Homework
We believe that consistent homework completion is essential for student success. You are expected to do
all homework, it will be very beneficial to you. In this course, students are expected to spend 7 hours/week
on homework.
