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Chemistry Courses at RC Palmer
Chemistry Courses at RC Palmer
Have a look at what Chemistry Courses are offered in Palmer!
Science 8
This course includes fun lab activities, inquiry projects and collaborative projects and class work. This course also influences a positive attitude to science and understanding the importance of it in the real world. The big topics in chemistry include kinetic molecular theory and Atomic Theory.
Science 8/9 Incentive
This accelerated Science 8 course covers the Kinetic Molecular Theory, which is the core of its chemistry component. Students will explore the fundamental nature and behavior of matter by studying how its particles move and interact. This concept is combined throughout the course as part of the broader theme of scientific inquiry and critical thinking.
Science 9
This course also projects the values of Science 8. During the year, students will investigate in Chemistry the Electron arrangement of atoms impacts their chemical nature and the Formation of Compounds. This course involves lab experiments, demonstrations and other activities.
Science 9/10 Incentive
In the chemistry part of this course focuses on chemical processes and the crucial role of energy change as atoms are rearranged. Building on existing knowledge of atomic structure, students will explore the energy dynamics of chemical reactions, learning why some reactions release energy and why others require energy input. These concepts are taught through lab activities designed to develop scientific observation and problem-solving skills.
Science 10
This course develops your skills learned from science 8 & 9. Students will learn how chemical processes require energy change as atoms are rearranged in the chemistry section of the course. The main goal of the course is to help students become aware and concerned about the physical world.
Chemistry 11
This is a course that will further introduce you to chemistry that will enhance your skills in the laboratory and how to deal with problem solving and analysis of data using extensive scientific concepts! Various options such as nuclear chemistry, gases, biochemistry, environmental and industrial chemistry will be offered. A scientific calculator is crucial for this course for it includes math problems.
Chemistry 12
In order to be placed into this course you need a strong foundation of the concepts of chemistry 11 to study at an advanced and professional level of the topics such as kinetics, chemical equilibrium, solubility, acids and bases and electrochemistry. Previous laboratory work will be needed and also include qualitative and quantitative analysis. The key skills you will need for this course is problem solving, understanding concepts and critical thinking.
Advanced Placement Chemistry 12
This course is a replica of the general chemistry course students usually take in the first year of university or college. Topics to be covered include: Structure of Matter, Organic Chemistry, States of Matter, Descriptive Chemistry, Reactions, and Laboratory.
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