IB Chemistry SL

2015-16
Teacher: Ms. Riske
Room: D-6
email: korin_riske@beaverton.k12.or.us
www.riskescience.com

website:

Course Outline
Topic 1:

Stoichiometric Relationships*

Semester 1
Unit 1
Topic 2:
Atomic Structure*
Topic 3:
Periodicity*
Topic4:
Chemical
Bonding and
Structure*

Unit 2
Topic 5:
Energetics/
Thermochemistry*
Topic 6:
Chemical
Kinetics*
Topic 7:
Equilibrium*

(Summer Review)

Semester 2
Unit 3
Topic 8:
Acids and Bases
Topic 9:
Redox Processes
Topic 10:
Organic
Chemistry

Unit 4
Topic 11:
Measurement and
Data Processing
(covered all year)
Option D:
Medicinal
Chemistry

*Topic content covered in STEM chemistry and will be reviewed in a

very lab intensive way.
Homework: Homework sets will be assigned regularly and will
contain a variety of activities to help you solidify the content being
covered.
Tests & Quizzes: For most standards you will have the opportunity to
demonstrate proficiency on a quiz, a unit test, and the final exam. It is
critical to keep up on your reading and homework to be successful on
these assessments.
Labs: Work in the lab will be used to both develop your technical
skills and to support your content learning. For some standards labs
will provide an opportunity to demonstrate proficiency. Technical lab
skills will be assessed.
Individual Enrichment (TOK/NOS): As part of learning chemistry
you will need to develop your science literacy and understanding of

the nature of science; For this portion of your grade you will be given
many options to choose from for your individual enrichment.
Science Literacy: As part of learning chemistry you will need to
develop your science literacy; we will be engaging in regular reading,
reflecting, and writing activities as part of your learning.
Chemistry Notebook: An important part of science is learning to
keep a lab notebook. Notebooks should be kept organized so that you
and I can access information easily. Notebooks will be assessed
regularly.

Grading
Your work will be assessed and or reviewed formally and informally by
me, by yourself and on occasion by your peers. All large projects,
assignments, tests and quizzes will be graded on a proficiency basis
following a rubric so you will know precisely what you need to do to
succeed. Assessments missed due to an excused absence may be
made up within one week of the date given; it is your responsibility to
communicate with me to schedule any make-up assessments.
-Multiple Opportunities: You will have at least three
opportunities to demonstrate your proficiency on every
standard assessed in this class.
-Summary Judgments: The summary judgment for each
standard will be determined using an average of your highest
and most recent score for each individual standard covered.
-Overall Grade: Your final grade in the course will be
determined following district guidelines and will be determined
using an average of all of your summary judgments for the
standards assessed during the term, with me having the final
say for all grades.
All grades in this course will use a proficiency scale:
1 (not proficient)
2 (nearing proficiency)
3 (proficient)
4 (exceeds proficiency)

Class & Lab Behavior

You are encouraged to discuss your assignments with
classmates. You are encouraged to share your data and ideas
when appropriate, but you MUST do your own work. Copying
work is unacceptable and only damages your learning.

Lab equipment is fragile and valuable. Use it carefully so that

others can use it after you. Each lab group is responsible for
clean up and equipment care. There will be a fine for equipment
breakage.

All safety rules must be followed at all times. All students will
be required to sign a safety contract and pass a safety quiz
before participating in lab activities.

Required Materials
Access to a computer with Internet access. (access available in
my room if needed)
A spiral notebook
Pencil, pen (blue or black ink)
Scientific Calculator ( I recommend the TI 30 IIS )
If you plan to test I recommend you get the OXFORD IB STUDY
GUIDE 2014 edition ISBN 978-0-19-839353-5
A good attitude, solid work ethic, and an open mind