Lincoln High Chemistry

Course Outlines and Objectives

Chemistry

   Chemistry is the study of the physical and chemical properties of matter, the atomic structure, the composition and reactions of many substances, the conditions for reaction and percentage composition involved in these reactions. Laboratory experiences are used to reinforce classroom presentations.  Chemistry is college-preparatory class for those students considering nursing, engineering, medical and scientific areas of study. 

Grade: 10-12

Prerequisites:  Successful completion of Geometry (Advanced Algebra is strongly recommended)

Chemistry Topics & Objectives: 

differentiated Chemistry

   Differentiated Chemistry includes the same course content as Chemistry, but with greater depth.  More advanced topics are also included; Nuclear Chemistry, Molecular Orbital Theory, and Redox Chemistry.  Laboratory activities rely more on student design and critical thinking skills. Experiencing the scientific method by exploration gives a greater sense of scientific research.  Students are expected to complete quarter projects that are designed to demonstrate a greater understanding of the course content.  This is a weighted class. 

Grade: 10-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Advanced Algebra. It is recommended that students should have 8 or 9 Stanines on their Math and Science scores or be concurrently enrolled in Differentiated Advanced Algebra. 

Differentiated Chemistry Topics & Objectives

Advanced Chemistry

Advanced Chemistry is an advanced laboratory course for scientifically motivated students who have successfully completed either Chemistry or Differentiated Chemistry.  This course introduces students to the basic concepts of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry with hands-on experiences that reinforce the learning objectives. Students have an opportunity to gain relevant experience with laboratory equipment and techniques utilized in modern research laboratories. Students are expected to evaluate current science research by maintaining a journal of current reading and seminar discussions.  This is a weighted class.

Grade: 11-12

Prerequisites: successful completion of Chemistry and instructor's approval or successful completion of Differentiated Chemistry

Advanced Chemistry Topics & Objectives