This website is meant to be as a guide for teaching grade 12 university chemistry following the 2008 edition of the grade 11 and 12 Ontario Science Curriculum. It is conveniently broken down to follow the strands as outlined by the Ontario 2008 curriculum document-properties of matter, rates of reactions, systems and equilibrium, electrochemistry, and organic chemistry. Each strand offers a lesson sequence with individual sections of suggested activities and extra resources. A glossary of terms can be found under 'Key Terms and Concepts' for each lesson topic. In addition, resources for addressing student misconceptions as well as a few societal implications and applications are provided. Happy teaching and learning!
Foundations of Professional Practice (FOPP)As outline by the Ontario College of Teachers, this website adheres to the Standards of Professional Practice:
The specifics of which are addressed under the drop down menu of each strand. |
Structure and Properties of Matter - Strand C
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Structure and Properties of Matter is Strand C in the 2008 Ontario Science Curriculum in grade 12. The main focus of this strand is to introduce students to understand the guiding principles of molecular shapes and bonding. Students learn about the quantum numbers and their relation to the quantum mechanical model. As well, students learn about different types of bonds, such as pi bonds and sigma bonds. Another major topic is Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion theory, which covers a number of possible molecular arrangements. The Canadian contribution is also demonstrated throughout the unit by mentioning the contribution of Canadian scientists and researchers.
Rates of Reactions - Strand D
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Rates of Reactions fall under Strand D - Energy Changes and Rates of Reaction in the 2008 issue of the Ontario Science Curriculum, grades 11 and 12. This strand can be broken down into two main units; thermochemistry and chemical kinetics. In thermochemistry, students will investigate energy changes in terms of calorimetry, enthalpy, bond energies, Hess' Law, and standard enthalpies of formation. In chemical kinetics, students will cover the concepts of reaction rates, factors affecting rates of reaction, rate law, and reaction mechanisms. The drop down menu under the tab of 'Rates of Reactions' provides lesson ideas, activities, and other resources to assist in teaching this strand.
Systems and Equilibrium - Strand E
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Systems and Equilibrium is Strand E in the 2008 issue of the Ontario Science Curriculum, grades 11 and 12. The main focus of this strand is to introduce students to the role of chemical systems in equilibrium in the life of humans, and in technological and industrial processes. It covers two main concepts-chemical systems in equilibrium and acid-base equilibrium. Each concept is further divided into subtopics, the details of which are given above under each main concept heading. Please click on the link below to navigate right to the systems and equilibrium homepage or click above under the Systems and Equilibrium tab drop down menu to navigate to a specific topic and/or its resources within each concept of systems and equilibrium.
Electrochemistry - Strand F
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Electrochemistry falls under Strand F in the 2008 issue of the Ontario Science Curriculum, grades 11 and 12. This unit is further divided in two parts. Part I deals with oxidation-reductions reactions, their chemistry and applications. Part II deals with electrochemical cells, and it provides students with the knowledge needed to differentiate the types of cells, their unique chemistry, and most importantly, with a wide understanding of all the diverse and important societal implications of electrochemistry. Each Part is divided in proposed lessons, each of which contains links to ideas, websites, videos and worksheets that the teacher can use when instructing. In addition to these mentioned links, the section "General Electrochemistry Resources" contains more general additional resources. A glossary with all the electrochemistry terminology used is also provided, along with a comprehensive list of the societal implications and applications of the electrochemical processes technology. Please click on the link below to be taken to the first page of this strand, Expectations and Big Ideas.
Organic Chemistry - Strand B
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Organic chemistry is covered in the grade 12 chemistry course of the Ontario Science Curriculum, 2008. This unit provides an introduction to organic chemistry - the chemistry of carbon-containing compounds and its application to everyday compounds. This unit can be subdivided into two major concepts: organic compounds and polymers. Organic compounds covers hydrocarbons and their derivative functional groups. Polymer chemistry talks about natural and synthetic polymers formed through addition or condensation polymerization reactions. This section so website contains a proposed lesson sequence, some common misconceptions encountered in this unit, societal applications, and a plethora of other resources. Click on the link below to go to the organic chemistry home page to find some useful resources for the various topics covered in this unit.
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