CHEMISTRY

Grade 12

SCH4U

Prerequisite: Chemistry 11 (SCH3U)

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Grade 12 Chemistry

Course Type: University Preparation

Credit hours: 110

Credit: 1.0

This course enables students to deepen their understanding of chemistry through the study of organic chemistry, the structure and properties of matter, energy changes and rates of reaction, equilibrium in chemical systems, and electrochemistry. Students will further develop their problem-solving and investigation skills as they investigate chemical processes, and will refine their ability to communicate scientific information. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of chemistry in everyday life and on evaluating the impact of chemical technology on the environment

Big Ideas

Organic Chemistry

Organic compounds have predictable chemical and physical properties determined by their respective structures.
Organic chemical reactions and their applications have significant implications for society, human health, and the environment.

Structure and Properties of Matter

The nature of the attractive forces that exist between particles in a substance determines the properties and limits the uses of that substance.
Technological devices that are based on the principles of atomic and molecular structures can have societal benefits and costs.

Energy Changes and Rates of Reaction

Energy changes and rates of chemical reactions can be described quantitatively.
Efficiency of chemical reactions can be improved by applying optimal conditions. • Technologies that transform energy can have societal and environmental costs and benefits.

Chemical Systems and Equilibrium

Chemical systems are dynamic and respond to changing conditions in predictable ways.
Applications of chemical systems at equilibrium have significant implications for nature and industry.

Electrochemistry

Oxidation and reduction are paired chemical reactions in which electrons are transferred from one substance to another in a predictable way.
The control and applications of oxidation and reduction reactions have significant implications for industry, health and safety, and the environment.

Assessment & Evaluation for Student Achievement

According to Growing Success (2010), the main goal of assessment and evaluation is to enhance student learning. By gathering assessment data, teachers can identify students’ strengths and areas for improvement in relation to curriculum expectations. This information helps educators adjust their teaching methods and curriculum to better meet students’ needs while also evaluating the effectiveness of programs and classroom strategies. Additionally, teachers provide students with descriptive feedback to support their progress and encourage continuous improvement.

The final grade will be determined as follows:

70% of the grade will be based on ongoing assessments conducted throughout the course. This portion reflects the student’s most consistent level of achievement, with special consideration given to more recent evidence of learning.
30% of the grade will be based on a final evaluation completed at or near the end of the course. This assessment may include an exam, a performance, or another evaluation method appropriate to the course content. The final evaluation provides students with an opportunity to demonstrate their overall understanding of the course expectations.