Chemistry 11

The Chemistry 11 course offers students the opportunity to further expand their knowledge on topics such as matter and chemical reactions. The course focuses on embedding curricular competencies with technical knowledge to foster students' critical thinking skills and help them to become scientifically informed citizens. New topics of study include Coulomb’s law, electron configuration, periodicity, chemical bonding, the mole concept, stoichiometry, and organic chemistry. Both quantitative and qualitative aspects of these topics are developed with an emphasis on the procedural nature of science and ongoing discovery through hands-on learning. A multi-modal approach - spanning simulations, design and inquiry labs, academic readings, data analysis , and scientific writing - fosters engagement and equips graduates with a diverse technical skillset aligned with the competencies. Formal reporting of summative assessments is communicated using standards-based grading. This course satisfies the science requirement for graduation.