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MYP Course Outline - Chemistry

Level: 10
Course Title: Chemistry AB

Course Description:
Chemistry AB is a laboratory-based college preparatory course. The course emphasizes discussions, activities, and laboratory exercises which promote the understanding of the behavior of matter at the macroscopic and molecular-atomic levels. Basic chemical principles are introduced so that the student will be able to explain the composition and chemical behavior of his/her world. Laboratory experiments provide the empirical basis for understanding and confirming concepts based on evidence. The course should be able to contribute to the development of the student’s abilities and skills to think, evaluate and communicate clearly and effectively. The course satisfies the Grades 9-12 LAUSD physical science requirement and the “d” entrance requirement for laboratory science of the University of California.

MYP Aims Addressed by This Course:
The aims of the teaching and study of sciences are to encourage and enable students to:

develop inquiring minds and curiosity about science and the natural world
acquire knowledge, conceptual understanding and skills to solve problems and make informed decisions in scientific and other contexts
develop skills of scientific inquiry to design and carry out scientific investigations and evaluate scientific evidence to draw conclusions
communicate scientific ideas, arguments and practical experiences accurately in a variety of ways
think analytically, critically and creatively to solve problems, judge arguments and make decisions in scientific and other contexts
appreciate the benefits and limitations of science and its application in technological developments
understand the international nature of science and the interdependence of science, technology and society, including the benefits, limitations and implications imposed by social, economic, political, environmental, cultural and ethical factors
demonstrate attitudes and develop values of honesty and respect for themselves, others, and their shared environment.

Time
(weeks)

Instructional Units
for the Year

Essential and/or Guiding Questions

Area of Interaction

Assessment

Introduction to Chemistry

Periodic Table

Chemical Bonding

Stoichiometry

States of Matter/Gases

Solutions

Acids and Bases

Thermodynamics

Kinetics and Equilibrium

Organic and Biochemistry

Nuclear Chemistry

What defines chemistry as a science?
How is math important in the study of chemistry?
How do we recognize the properties of matter and the
changes it undergoes?

In what way does the periodic table arrange information?
How can atomic structure be used to predict properties and behavior of substances?

How and why do atoms
form molecules?

Why is the mole concept important in quantifying chemical reactions?
How can patterns be used to predict products of reactions?

How does the Kinetic Molecular Theory explain the different states of matter?

Why are solutions important to life?
Why is knowing solution concentration important?

How can we distinguish acids from bases?

What important role does energy play in both physical and chemical changes?
How is temperature different from heat?

How does the Collision Theory explain why reactions happen at different rates?
Why do we need to control the speed of some reactions?

Why is the chemistry of carbon of such importance in sustaining life?
What technologies are based on carbon chemistry?

How would understanding nuclear chemistry affect
society?
What issues arise from the
application of our knowledge of nuclear chemistry?

Approaches to Learning
Environment

Approaches to Learning

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Environment

Approaches to Learning
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Approaches to Learning
Environment

Approaches to Learning
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Approaches to Learning
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Community and Service

Approaches to Learning
Homo faber
Environment
Community and Service

Standardized Test

Standardized Test, Project, Lab Report, Oral Presentation

Standardized Test, Project, Lab Report, Short Essay

Standardized Test, Lab Report

Standardized Test, Short Essay, Lab Report

Standardized Test, Lab Report

Standardized Test, Lab Report, Oral Presentation

Standardized Test, Short Essay.
Project, Oral Presentation

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