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Course Outline 2013 ‐ 2014

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International Baccalaureate Chemistry

CH42IB Course Outline 2013 ‐ 2014

Teacher: Mme Norquay

E‐mail: [email protected]

Office Hours:

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:20 until 12:50pm or by appointment (please contact

me by e‐mail to make an appointment)

Expectations

1. Demonstrate safe and exemplary behaviour.

2. Arrive to class on time and prepared, with all of the required material.

3. Submit work by the assigned due dates which is complete, neat and organized.

4. Respect all equipment and material.

5. Participate actively in experiments, group work, and discussions.

Course Policies

1. Behaviour: It is expected that you display respectful behaviour towards your colleagues, teacher, substitute teachers, and all equipment. You need to act SAFELY and RESPONSIBLY

during experiments and activities. If not, you will be removed from the classroom.

2. Absences: It is expected that all classes will be attended unless exceptional circumstances

arise. If you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to check with me or another student in

order to catch up. If you know that you will be absent in advance, please let me know so

that we can make arrangements.

3. Late work: Please consult the attached “Science Department Assessment Policy.”

4. Cheating: Please consult the attached “Science Department Assessment Policy.”

5. Cell phone policy: Cell phones are not permitted in classrooms.

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Required Material

Binder, notebook, pens, pencils, eraser, ruler, lined paper, graph paper, calculator, agenda

Evaluation

Final Unit Tests 40%

Labs 15%

STSE 5%

Quizzes & Assignments 20%

Final Exams (School‐based only) 20%

TOTAL 100%

Syllabus Overview

Unit Approximate Dates

Topic #8: Acids and Bases (Continuation) February 4 ‐ 14

Topic #9: Oxidation and Reduction February 18 ‐ 26

Topic #10: Organic Chemistry February 27 – March 27

Option D: Medicines and Drugs April 7 – 16

Option E: Environmental Chemistry April 17 – May 2

Exam Preparation May 5 ‐ 9

Examination Dates

Paper 1 Exam (Study Notes also due) May 12

Paper 2 Exam (Open Study Notes) May 13

Paper 3 Exam (Open Study Notes) May 14

IB Papers 1 & 2 May 19

IB Paper 3 May 20

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Objectives (as outlined by the IB Organization)

The objectives for all group 4 subjects reflect those parts of the aims that will be assessed. Wherever appropriate, the assessment will draw upon environmental and technological contexts and identify the social, moral and economic effects of science. It is the intention of all the Diploma Programme experimental science courses that students achieve the following objectives. 1. Demonstrate an understanding of: a. scientific facts and concepts methods. b. scientific methods and techniques. c. scientific terminology. d. methods of presenting scientific information. 2. Apply and use: a. scientific facts and concepts methods. b. scientific methods and techniques. c. scientific terminology. d. methods of presenting scientific information. 3. Construct, analyse and evaluate: a. hypotheses, research questions and predictions. b. scientific methods and techniques. c. scientific explanations. 4. Demonstrate the personal skills of cooperation, perseverance and responsibility

appropriate for effective scientific investigation and problem solving. 5. Demonstrate the manipulative skills necessary to carry out scientific investigations with

precision and safety.

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Parent/Guardian Confirmation

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Please acknowledge that you have read through the information included in this course

outline with your son/daughter by filling in the following page and have him/her return it to

me as soon as possible. The form includes parent/guardian contact information that gives me

the most efficient manner in which to contact you about your son or daughter’s progress in

Chemistry this year, if needed. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Mme L. Norquay

Science Department

Collège Sturgeon Heights Collegiate

E‐mail: [email protected] Phone: (204) 888‐0684

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Grade 12 IB Chemistry Parent/Guardian Confirmation Form

2013 ‐ 2014

Please return to Mme Norquay by Wednesday, February 5th, 2014.

Thank you very much.

Student name: __________________________________________

We have reviewed the extra help opportunities available, expectations, course policies, and

required supplies.

We have reviewed the Science Department Assessment Policy, as well as the IB Assessment

Policy.

We are aware of Mme Norquay’s contact information and will contact her if we have

concerns.

Student Signature: _______________________________ Date: _________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature: ________________________ Date: _________________________

For Parents/Guardians:

1. What is the best way to contact you about your son or daughter’s progress in Chemistry?

Please check: (1) ______ E‐mail (2) ______ Telephone

2. In the event that I need to contact you regarding your son or daughter’s progress in Chemistry, please assist me by providing both your e‐mail address(es) (where applicable)

and telephone number(s). Thank you very much!

Name(s): ______________________________________________________

E‐Mail(s): ______________________________________________________

Telephone number(s): ____________________________________________

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