The suggested sequence of course unit delivery as well as the recommended number of hours to complete the respective unit. Please note that while the unit called “Scientific Investigation Skills and Career Exploration” is not listed below, however the specific expectations listed in this unit are threaded and incorporated within the delivery and assessment of the other five units. For complete details of targeted expectations within each unit and activity, please see each Unit Overview is listed below.
Unit 0: Prerequisite Review of Concepts
Unit 1: Organic Chemistry
Students will demonstrate an understanding of how the predictable chemical and physical properties of organic compounds are determined by their respective structures. They will also assess the significant implications of organic chemical reactions and their applications for society, human health, and the environment.
Unit 2: Structure and Properties of Matter
Students will demonstrate an understanding of how the nature of attractive forces that exist between particles in a substance determines the properties and limits the uses of that substance. They will also evaluate the societal benefits and costs of technological devices that are based on the principles of atomic and molecular structures.
Unit 3: Energy Changes and Rates of Reaction
Students will demonstrate an understanding of how energy changes and rates of reaction can be described quantitatively. They will investigate ways to improve the efficiency of chemical reactions by applying optimal conditions. Students will also evaluate the societal and environmental costs and benefits of technologies that transform energy.
Unit 4: Chemical Systems and Equilibrium
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the predictable ways in which chemical systems are dynamic and respond to changing conditions. They will also assess the significant implications for nature and industry of applying chemical systems at equilibrium.
Unit 5: Electrochemistry
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the predictable way in which electrons are transferred from one substance to another in oxidation and reduction reactions. They will also assess the significant implications of controlling and applying oxidation and reduction reactions for industry, health and safety, and the environment.
CULMINATING PROJECT
10% of Final Grade
This project is one of the final evaluations of SCH4U. This project will be challenge students to use knowledge acquired throughout this course and is worth 10% of the final grade.
FINAL EXAM: Proctored Exam
20% of Final Grade
- This exam is the final evaluation of SCH4U. Students need to arrange their final exam 10 days in advance. All coursework should be completed and submitted before writing the final exam, please be advised that once the exam is written, any outstanding coursework will be given a grade of zero. The exam will be two hours. There are two options for taking the exam:
- WRITE EXAM AT ELITE HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS: If you live close to Elite High School Campus, or if you attend Elite High School Campus, you can take your exam there. You will receive a confirmation email with next steps and exam information once your exam date is scheduled.The exam can be rescheduled or cancelled with a reasonable proof in case of a medical emergency.
- USE EXAMITY PROCTORING SERVICE: For a fee of 22 USD*, students can arrange to take their exam in the comfort of their own home, at any time, on any day. Please select Examity Exam in the exam section of your course to set up your Examity profile and schedule your exam. Exams must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. *Price is subject to change.
- Please email exams@elitehighschool.com if you need assistance.
