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matter and its effect on kinetics, equilibrium, and
CHEMISTRY
electrochemistry. Laboratory work emphasizes
(Full year, 1 credit, Grades 10-12) quantitative measurement and labs include several
from the required 22 AP laboratories. Honors
Chemistry is a college preparatory course
comprising a systematic study of the predictive Chemistry is required for the enrollment in AP
Chemistry. Participation in the HCSD STEM Science
physical interactions of matter and subsequent
Fair is required of all Honors Chemistry students.
events that occur in the natural world. The study of
matter through the exploration of classification, its
Lab Fees: Students are expected to purchase
structure and its interactions is how this course is
apron, nitrile gloves, goggles, laboratory manual,
organized. Students engage in investigations to
understand and explain the behavior of matter in a laboratory notebook, in addition to the $30 lab fee.
variety of inquiry and design scenarios that
incorporate scientific reasoning, analysis, AP CHEMISTRY
communication skills and real-world applications.
(Full year, 1 AP credit, Grades 11, 12)
An understanding of leading theories and how they Prerequisite Recommendation: Students should
have informed current knowledge prepares
have successfully completed Honors Chemistry.
students with higher order cognitive capabilities of
evaluation, prediction, and application. At least The Advanced Placement Chemistry parallels the
one third of the course involves laboratory work content and activities of a first year college
giving the student ample opportunity to learn chemistry course as outlined on the Educational
about the chemical nature of matter by direct Testing Service’s Advanced Placement Chemistry
experience. Because Chemistry is one of the syllabus. It emphasizes the mathematical,
quantitative sciences, emphasis is placed on theoretical and experimental basis of modern
making a variety of scientific measurements and chemistry. Emphasis is placed on the use of
solving basic mathematical problems. Course work theoretical and mathematical concepts to explain
is divided among the theoretical, mathematical and and predict chemical behavior. Laboratory work
descriptive aspects of chemistry. The use of stresses quantitative measurement and introduces
calculators is required. students to both traditional laboratory methods
and modern instrumental techniques. The use of
Lab Fees: Students are expected to purchase the
graphing calculators is required. Students enrolled
following; laboratory apron, safety goggles, nitrile
in this class are required to take the AP exam in
gloves and a laminated periodic table. Total cost of May.
these items will be approximately $30.
Lab Fees: Students are expected to
Additional Fees: Students are required to pay a $15
purchase, nitrile gloves, laboratory manual,
fee for the required laboratories. laboratory notebook, study guide, and pay a $30
fee for the required laboratories.
HONORS CHEMISTRY
AP Exam: $95.00
(Full year, 1 Honors credit, Grades 10-12)
Honors Chemistry meets the Ohio Core science SURVEY OF ORGANIC
standards of introducing students to the structure
ELECTIVE: Does not count towards science
and function of matter with a balance in graduation requirements (Semester, ½ credit,
explanations from both a theoretical and
mathematical standpoint. Students will further Grades 11-12)
Prerequisite Recommendation: Students should
apply the structure and function of matter from a
have successfully completed Chemistry, Honors
thermochemical standpoint and see the function of
Chemistry or AP Chemistry
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