YEAR 10 Status
Students will be engaged in wide range of practical tasks designed to develop and reinforce a deeper understanding of the ways in which chemical species react together. Example tasks include investigating chemical reaction rates, methods of testing for chemical substances, the properties of carbon compounds, reactions of chemical elements, and displacement reactions between metals. The course introduces students to many interesting topics relevant to senior Chemistry and the sound grounding in reaction chemistry given to those who wish to further their study of Chemistry is highly beneficial. In any serious study of science, Chemistry is fundamental to the point that it is often described as the central science. Students wishing to keep their options open in the physical and natural sciences, including Engineering, Medicine, Geology, Agriculture, Food Science or Polymer Science, should include Chemistry in their courses at this level. Students should also be aware that combinations of the science subjects are important to consider. Physical sciences require the combination of Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry, while the natural sciences require Biology, Statistics and Chemistry. Assessment The Year 11 Chemistry course will be assessed against the following NCEA Level 1 Chemistry and Science achievement standards: AS 90930 Carry out a practical chemistry investigation with direction. (4 credits – internal) AS 90933 Demonstrate understanding of aspects of selected elements. (4 credits – external) AS 90934 Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactions. (4 credits – external) AS 90944 Demonstrate understanding of aspects of acids and bases. (4 credits – external) AS 90945 Investigate implications of the use of carbon compounds as fuels. (4 credits – internal)
Compulsory
None
Prerequisites
Four for 1/3 of the year
Periods per week
Description The mainly descriptive work begun in Year 9 is continued, with the special language that chemists use being extended as students become more familiar with formulae and simple equations. Chemical reactions between different substances is a major focus of the course, engaging all students in developing a well-rounded view and understanding of the chemical nature of our world. Topics covered include: • atomic structure • metals
• rates of reaction • acids and bases
• hydrocarbons and fuels • practical investigations
Assessment Assessment of work follows a pattern similar to that followed in Year 9 and again terminates with an examination at the end of the module. At the completion of Year 10, students have studied an introductory course which has them well prepared to extend their knowledge of reaction chemistry and consolidate skills associated with laboratory work in the Year 11 course.
YEAR 11 Status
Optional
None Four
Prerequisites
Periods per week
Description An attempt is made to systematise chemical information on the basis of the Periodic Table and a great deal of reaction chemistry is introduced. Patterns in the behaviour and properties of groups of related substances are stressed in terms of non-metal chemistry, metal chemistry and organic chemistry. The chemical concepts learned in Year 9 and 10 form a platform for the Year 11 course.
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