Chemistry
Welcome to Chemistry!
Chemistry is a College-Prep, laboratory-based, science class designed for 10th- 11th grade high school students. It is a rigorous course that will cover concepts and theories relating to the scientific field of Chemistry. In this NGSS aligned chemistry course, students will explore physical science concepts that build comprehension around matter, its properties, and its interactions with other matter and energy. The units within this scope and sequence are presented thematically to provide a context for student learning. Students will explore concepts in chemistry and apply their understanding of these concepts in the context of Earth and Space Science. The integration of relevant Earth and Space Science concepts such as stars and climate change are designed to deepen student understanding of chemistry’s role in Earth’s systems and society.
Google Apps &
Google Classroom
For this school year, all assignments, labs, e-textbook, etc. are posted in Google Classroom. Answer keys will be provided in a packet to parents. You will need to log in to your VOCS Google account first, and then join our Conceptual Physics class in Google Classroom. Below are instructions on how to log in.
VOCS Google Login: google/kernvocs.org
Email: student-ID-#@kernvocs.org
Ex: Name: John Smith
Student ID: 123456
123456@kernvocs.org
Password: Valleyoaks1! You will be prompted to change your password after logging in
Units of Study: Fall Semester Units 1-4, Spring Semester Units 5-8
Unit 1: Introduction, Data Analysis, Matters & Change
Unit 2: Structure of the Atom, Electrons, Periodic Table & Law, Electrons in Atoms
Unit 3: Ionic & Covalent Bonds
Unit 4 :Chemical Reaction
Unit 5: The Mole & Stoichiometry
Unit 6: Gases & Their Properties
Unit 7: Solutions, Acids & Bases
Unit 8: Thermodynamics
Unit 9: Reaction Rate & Equilibrium (if time permits)
Grading:
Grades will be awarded as follows, based on joint assessment done by both parent and instructor
Weekly Packets 20%
Quizzes / Tests 45%
Labs & Activities 15%
Projects 15%