IB SL Chemistry Course Outline and Syllabus 2016-17

IB SL Chemistry Course Outline and Syllabus – 2016-17

COURSE: IB SL CHEMISTRY Grades: 11-12th

INSTRUCTOR: MRS. JANICE LUCHNER –Room 154

Phone:256-428-7576 ext 154email:

Planning period – 7th Crimson, 6th Gold Day

TEXTBOOK: Standard Level Chemistry, 2008-10-08 ed: Heinemann, Pearson Baccalaureate,

Chemistry for the IB Diploma, 2nd ed. Cambridge University Press 2011, 2014,

CHEMISTRY – ZUMDAHL 5th ed: Houghton Mifflin, 2000

Resource websites: www.inthinking.net/inthinking/

phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations/category/

Course Overview:

Continuing from the pre-International Baccalaureate Chemistry Curriculum, IB SL Chemistry will have students revisit core concepts and study topics in further detail with a greater emphasis on understanding the concepts of chemistry through laboratory experiments. Students will have a greater responsibility in collecting and processing their data and for designing laboratory experiments ranging from narrowly focused tasks to open-ended investigations. This will provide the opportunities for scientific study and creativity within a global context and prepare students for further study of pure and applied sciences in higher education. The students will also develop the abilities to analyze scientific literature critically by developing manipulative and personal skills necessary for later on. The IB SL Chemistry course will be offered over a two-year period. The SL IB Chemistry Exam in the spring of their senior year.

Columbia is an IB World school which means we follow the practices set forth by IB including their assessment. IB focuses on the whole child. It encourages good character, community service, and international mindedness, preparing our children for the global work force. For any more information on IB, please visit ibo.org.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:

1. pencils
2. Black ink pen for lab reports4. *Scientific calculator
3. 3 ring binder & loose leaf paper5. Signed lab contract

*Examples of calculators allowed in examinations is on the IB website. See teacher for a printout of the approved calculators.Student Objectives and Expectations

It is the intention of all the Diploma Programme experimental science courses that you achieve the following objectives.

1. Demonstrate an understanding of:
2. scientific facts and concepts
3. scientific methods and techniques
4. scientific terminology
5. methods of presenting scientific information.
6. Apply and use:
7. scientific facts and concepts
8. scientific methods and techniques
9. scientific terminology to communicate effectively
10. appropriate methods to present scientific information

1. Construct, analyze and evaluate:
2. hypotheses, research questions and predictions
3. scientific methods and techniques
4. scientific explanations
5. Demonstrate the personal skills of cooperation, perseverance and responsibility appropriate for effective scientific investigation and problem solving.
6. Demonstrate the manipulative skills necessary to carry out scientific investigations with precision and safety.

GRADING POLICY:

Grades will be calculated according to CHS policy.90%-100%=A

80%-89%=B

70%-79%=C

60%-69%=D

59% and below=F

The following percentages are used to give the final grade for each 9 weeks:

60 % Summative Assessment which includes tests, projects, performance tasks

40 % In –Quizzes, Major assignments, Class Assignments, Homework Assignments. Labs.

Midterm Exam is 10% of the course grad, performance tasks

Final Exam is worth 10 % of the course grade

METHODS OF EVALUATION:
I use many different methods of evaluating student performance - written tests, class work, homework, laboratory performance, and oral and written research projects. I assess by the IB criteria. These are rubrics set by IB that I will use to assess most assignments. A copy of these will be given to the students at the beginning of school along with the PSOW form for the IA labs.

MAKE-UP WORK (excused absence):

It is the student’s responsibility to obtain and turn in make-up work without being asked for it. Make-up work must be turned in within 2 weeks of the absence. Make-up work that is late will or make-up work for unexcused absences will be assessed a score of zero.

Late Assignments: Assignments not falling under the absentee policy will have a 50 point deduction the first late day and then a grade of a zero after two weeks.

Attendance and Tardies:

Please refer to the student handbook for the resulting consequences of continued tardiness.

Classroom Rules:

1. Be Responsible: Be on time for class and come with all materials as well as homework completed.
2. Be Respectful of yourself and your peers keep your hands feet and objects to yourself.
3. Exercise restraint: Think First! Always be aware of the consequences of your actions.
4. Follow all lab safety rules during lab activities. No Food or Drink is allowed in the lab.

.StudentResponsibilities:

1. Attend class every day on time!
2. Think! Think about what you know and how it relates to what you’re learning.
3. Keep track of your class and topic information, bring it to class daily
4. Listen to your peers and wait your turn to speak
5. Read instructions and attempt work before asking for help
6. Take responsibility for learning and practicing classroom routines
7. Take responsibility for grades and organizing your time and school work

Consequences:

1st time: Verbal Warning

2nd time: conference with teacher + call home to parent

3rd time: Referral and other necessary action deemed appropriate by the administration (Steps may be skipped depending on severity of the action)

Lab Safety and Internet Use:

Each student must have returned a lab safety contract and an internet use permission form, signed by the student and parent before being allowed to do lab work or work on the computers

Tests and Quizzes:

When a student misses a test or quiz, it is the student’s responsibility to make arrangements to make up a test or quiz. Tests or quizzes missed will be assessed a score of zero until it is made up. You will have 2 weeks to make up a Test or quiz.

IB Chemistry Command Terms

These command terms indicate the depth of treatment required for a given assessment statement. These command terms will be use in examination questions, so it is important that you are familiar with the following definitions.

Objective 1

Objective 2

Objective 3

Topics:

Group 4 project- end of the junior year.

Topic 1: Stoichiometric Relationships

1.1 Introduction to the particulate nature of matter and chemical changes.

1.2 The mole concept.

1.3 Reacting masses and volumes

Topic 11: Measurement & Data Processing

11.1 Uncertainty and error in measurement

11.2 Graphical techniques

11.3 Spectroscopic identification of organic compounds

Topic 2: Atomic Structure

2.1 The nuclear atom

2.2 Electron configuration

2.3 Electrons in atoms (HL)

Topic 3: Periodicity

3.1 The periodic table

3.2 Periodic Trend

Topic 4: Chemical Bonding and Structure

4.1 Ionic bonding and structure

4.2 Covalent bonding

4.3 Covalent structures

4.4 Intermolecular forces

4.5 Metallic bonding

Topic 5: Energetics/Thermochemistry

5.1 Measuring energy changes

5.2 Hess’s Law

5.3 Bond enthalpies

Year 2 –

Topic 6: Chemical Kinetics

6.1 Collision theory and rates of reaction

Topic 7: Equilibrium

7.1 Dynamic equilibrium

Topic 8: Acids & Base

8.1 Theories of acids and bases

8.2 Properties of acids and bases

8.3 The pH scale

8.4 Strong and weak acids and bases

8.5 Acid deposition

Topic 9: Redox Processes

9.1 Oxidation and reduction

9.2 Electrolytic cells

Topic 10: Organic Chemistry

10.1 Fundamentals of organic chemistry

10.2 Functional group chemistry

10.3 Types of organic reactions (HL)

10.4 Synthetic routes (HL)

10.5 Stereoisomerism (HL)

10.6 Reaction pathways

1Option chosen by students

Option A Materials

Option B Biochemistry

Option C Energy

Option D Medicinal Chemistry

The CHS Student handbook rules and policies will be followed.

All requests for accommodations, for this course or any school event, are welcomed from students and parents.

Any student who receives failing grades during this course is urged to discuss this with the teacher.

Statement of Understanding

I have just read and am familiar with the course syllabus for IB SL Chemistry. I know what is expected of me and I expect to abide by the rules as specified in the Student Handbook, the course syllabus, and the class rules. I also understand that the teacher has the right to adjust any section of the course syllabus during the semester to meet the needs, abilities, and interests of the students. Parent/ Guardian may contact the teacher to schedule a conference at any time.

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