Science Standards

Ohio State Science Standards for Chemistry

Chemistry is a high school level course, which satisfies the Ohio Core science graduation requirements of Ohio Revised Code Section 3313.603. This section of Ohio law requires three units of science. Each course should include inquiry-based laboratory experience that engages students in asking valid scientific questions and gathering and analyzing information.

This course introduces students to key concepts and theories that provide a foundation for further study in other sciences as well as advanced science disciplines.

Chemistry comprises a systematic study of the predictive physical interactions of matter and subsequent events that occur in the natural world. The study of matter through the exploration of classification, its structure and its interactions is how this course is organized.

Investigations are used to understand and explain the behavior of matter in a variety of inquiry and design scenarios that incorporate scientific reasoning, analysis, communication skills and real-world applications. An understanding of leading theories and how they have informed current knowledge prepares students with higher order cognitive capabilities of evaluation, prediction and application.

COURSE CONTENT The following information may be taught in any order; there is no ODE recommended sequence.

C.PM: STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF MATTER

C.PM.1: Atomic structure

Evolution of atomic models/theory

Electrons

Electron configurations

C.PM.2: Periodic Table

Properties

Trends

C.PM.3: Chemical bonding

Ionic

Polar/covalent

C.PM.4: Representing compounds

Formula writing

Nomenclature

Models and shapes (Lewis structures, ball and stick, molecular geometries)

C.PM.5: Quantifying matter

C.PM.6: Intermolecular forces of attraction

Types and strengths

Implications for properties of substances

Melting and boiling point

Solubility

Vapor pressure

C.IM: INTERACTIONS OF MATTER

C.IM.1: Chemical reactions

Types of reactions

Kinetics

Energy

Equilibrium

Acids/bases

C.IM.2: Gas laws

Pressure, volume and temperature

Ideal gas law

C.IM.3: Stoichiometry

Molecular calculations

Solutions

Limiting reagents

The Preceding is excerpted from the Overview of Academic Content Standards produced by the Ohio Department of Education

Next Generation Science Standards NGSS Official Site

        NGSS Chemistry ,NGSS Chemistry Word doc

Chemistry Key Terms & OGT Key Terms

Chemistry Key Terms    Terms & Definitions

OGT Key Science Terms & Definitions Word Document

The Preceding is excerpted from the Overview of Academic Content Standards produced by the Ohio Department of Education

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