Course Description:
Chemistry is the study of the composition of matter and the changes these materials undergo. Students investigate the atomic and molecular composition of matter, the behavior of solids, liquids, and gases, physical, and chemical properties of matter, elements, compounds, chemical changes, solutions, organic compounds and nuclear chemistry.

The student will perform lab exercises using appropriate laboratory equipment, solve problems and develop their higher level thinking skills by examining, questioning and interpreting data form class and laboratory activities. Students issues, explore careers in African American Scientists and Inventors.

A service learning project designed by the class will be incorporated into the classroom instruction.

Performance Objectives:
     1.   Explain how the observation of the properties of matter forms the basis for understanding its structure and changes in its structure.
     2.   Explain that all matter has structure and the structure serves as the basis for the properties of and the changes in matter.
     3.   Analyze how the basic laws of thermodynamics apply to phase, chemical, and nuclear changes, and why accounting for all the energy associated with changes is difficult.
     4.   Explain and demonstrate that matter undergoes transformation in such a way that the products have properties that are very different from those of the starting materials.
     5.   Investigate the impact to Chemistry on society.
     6.   Show that connections exists both within the various fields of science and other disciplines including mathematics, social studies, language arts, fine arts, and technology.
     7.   Explain the relationship between the properties of matter and structure using accepted facts, concepts and principles.
     8.   Carry out chemistry investigations effectively by safely employing the appropriate techniques and materials.
     9.   Demonstrate that data analysis is a vital aspect of the process of scientific inquiry and communication.
     10.  Recognize and summarize the contributions of a variety of historical, cultural and technological sources.
     11.  Use chemistry based environmental issue to illustrate how the scientific approach can be used to interpret information and propose alternative solutions to problems.
     12.  Pose scientific questions and suggest experimental approached to provide answers to questions.
     13.  Use appropriate methods for communicating in writing and orally the processes and results of scientific investigations.
     14.  Use mathematical processes to solve problems.
 

Materials/Supplies:      1.   Notebook–Three ringed loose leaf binder - Sections for Drill,  Classwork and Home Assignment      2.   Pencils and pens      3.   Small spiral notebook or composition notebook to serve as  lab/journal notebook

Grading Attendance . . .................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10% Tests/Quizzes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40% Home Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................................ . .  Class Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........................................... Class Participation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  ......................................... Laboratories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................................... total 50% Service Learning Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........................ minimum 6hrs.