Collegedale Academy
Course Outline
COURSE TITLE: Chemistry
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is an introduction to some of the
principles and nomenclature, regarding the structure and properties of matter
and its conversion from one form to another.
SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY/OBJECTIVES SUPPORT:
1. To become balanced individuals through the harmonious development of the
spiritual, mental, physical, and social faculties.
2. Cultivate the social graces exhibited by Christian ladies and gentlemen.
3. Appreciate the principle of work well done in exchange for wages.
4. Choose occupations that will make them effective citizens.
5. Develop skills in working well with other people.
6. Accept the responsibilities of good citizenship, exercising self-government,
respect for law and order, the intelligent use of the democratic process.
7. Develop an understanding and appreciation of the arts and sciences.
8. Acquire an appreciation for God’s handiwork.
INSTRUCTOR: Randy R. Heilman
YEAR: 2007-2008
CREDIT OFFERED: 10 semester period credits
LENGTH OF COURSE: one school year
GRADE LEVEL: 10-12
TEXTBOOK
TITLE: Modern Chemistry, copyright 2002
PUBLISHER: Holt, Rinehart and Winston
UNION TEXTBOOK LIST: yes
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The student taking this course should give evidence of development and/or
growth in:
1. observational skills
2. manipulative skills required for use of laboratory equipment
3. analytical skills, eg. Recording and organizing data as an aid to its
interpretation
4. appreciation of and skills in – neatness and accuracy in verbal and written
communication
5. knowledge of physical principles as a preparation for further study
6. recognition of and appreciation for the discipline of chemistry as a part of
the cultural heritage of mankind and a fundamental building block in the
structure of modern society
7. appreciation for the unity of true science and a true quest for God
8. problem solving skills
9. ability to recognize and contribute to the accomplishment of the immediate
objective of group discussion or problem solving
10. faithfully and punctually performing assigned tasks in a given time frame
11. cooperative learning
EVALUATION PROCEDURE:
Points earned for all homework, quizzes and tests are equal. Points are
added and divided by the total possible.
SEMESTER GRADE:
Each nine weeks grade = 40%
Semester
exam
= 20%
GRADING SCALE:
A+ = 98-100%
A = 93-97
A- = 90-92
B+ = 87-89
B = 83-86
B- = 80-82
C+ = 77-79
C = 73-76
C- = 70-72
D+ = 67-69
D = 63-66
D- = 60-62
F = 0-59
PROVISION FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS:
-Peer tutoring
-Optional experiments
-Presentation of demonstrations
-Giving oral reports on topics of personal interest that are related to
chemistry
DESCRIBE YOUR USE OF THE SOUTHERN UNION CURRICULUM GUIDE IN PREPARATION OF THIS
COURSE OUTLINE:
-Used as a guide to write this course outline.
COURSE CONTENT
TOPICS:
Unit 1 Introduction to Chemistry and Matter
1. Matter and Change
2. Measurements and Calculations
Unit 2 Organization of Matter
3. Atoms: The Building Blocks of Matter
4. Arrangement of Electrons in Atoms
5. The Periodic Law
6. Chemical Bonding
Unit 3 Language of Chemistry
7. Chemical Formulas and Chemical Compounds
8. Chemical Equations and Reactions
9. Stoichiometry
Unit 4 Phases of Matter
10. Physical Characteristics of Gases
11. Molecular Composition of Gases
12. Liquids and Solids
Unit 5 Solutions and Their Behavior
13. Solutions
14. Ions in Aqueous Solutions and Colligative Properties
15. Acids and Bases
16. Acid-Base Titration and pH
Unit 6 Chemical Reactions
17. Reaction Energy and Reaction Kinetics
18. Chemical Equilibrium
19. Oxidation-Reduction Reactions
Unit 7 Organic and Nuclear Chemistry
20. Carbon and Hydrocarbons
21. Other Organic Compounds
22. Nuclear Chemistry
SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS: Teacher’s resource book, overhead masters, test
masters, supplementary activities and experiments, laboratory activities,
laboratory chemicals and equipment.
RESOURCES: Library references, Chemmatters Magazine, supplementary texts,
industrial and community service labs available for field trips.