Who should take Chemistry?
Chemistry is recommended for students interested in how the physical world is
structured at the atomic level and how new and different matter is formed by the
changes between substances.
Chemistry is a good class for anyone interested in developing analytical and
reasoning skills. It serves as the
third science course requirement and is a college-preparatory course. Students
should have competency in basic mathematics and algebraic skills in order to be
successful in chemistry.
How is the material presented?
A variety of instructional techniques are utilized in chemistry.
Laboratory and hands-on experiences are the major component of this
class. As this is a
college-preparatory course, students will be taught how to learn independently
and through group interaction.
Each of the topics covered in Chemistry includes a pre-test of material
to be studied, several in-class and homework assignments, both formal and
informal laboratory experiments, research projects, multiple quizzes, and a
final evaluation at the end of the unit.
Other assignments and enrichment work will be assigned as well.