General Chemistry

Students in general chemistry will use science practices such as developing and using models, planning and conducting investigations, using mathematical thinking, constructing explanations and designing solutions, asking questions, engaging in argument from evidence, and obtaining, evaluating and communicating scientific and technical information to explain unit–anchoring phenomena like polar ice and lightning. Students engage in these and other practices to build, deepen, and apply their knowledge of core science ideas and crosscutting concepts to answer questions like “what causes lightning and why are some places safer than others when it strikes?”. In each unit, cross cutting concepts such as patterns; energy and matter; structure and function; and stability and change help develop a coherent and scientifically based view of the world. The integration of the earth and space science concepts such as weather and climate support a deeper understanding of the science concepts in this course. Some of the chemistry topics covered include structure and properties of matter, chemical reactions, and energy.