OHS Teacher: Lesli Barron

OHS Website Info: https://sites.google.com/a/oswego308.org/mrsbarronohs/

Length of Class:  2 semesters, 1 Period and AP Chem Guided Study

Credit Value: 1.5

Suggested sequence of classes: -- Regular or honors biology and regular or honors chemistry are required.

Course Description:  The key concepts and related content that define the AP Chemistry course and exam are organized around a few underlying principles called the big ideas, which encompass the core scientific principles, theories, and processes governing chemical systems.  There are six big ideas involving structure of matter, arrangements of atoms and the forces between them, changes in matter, rates of chemical reactions, laws of thermodynamics, and bonds and intermolecular forces.  The laboratory portion of the course is centered on seven science practices that require students to think and conduct scientific investigations like working scientists.  The implementation of inquiry-based labs will help students engage in these science practices. 

AP Test Format:

50% of total score: Section I: 60 Multiple Choice (90 minutes)

50% of total score: Section II: 3 Long Free Response, 4 Short Free Response. Students can budget the full 90 minutes however they wish, but the 3 long questions should take between 15-20 minutes each to answer, and the 4 short questions should take about 7-10 minutes each to answer.

Class Expectations:   Students are expected to actively read each chapter covered in class, complete assigned homework problems, and write formal laboratory reports for nearly each lab activity performed. Students are expected to have excellent attendance and punctuality.

Skills Required and Skills Developed:  Skills required include solid understanding of first year chemistry and algebra II.  Strong reading skills are recommended, along with good study habits and a desire to understand higher-level chemistry.  Skills developed will include an excellent understanding of laboratory technique, design of laboratory experiments to test hypotheses, and application of knowledge to solve problems and answer questions. 

Additional information is available on the College Board website:  www.collegeboard.com

OHS Teacher: Lesli Barron

OHS Website Info: https://sites.google.com/a/oswego308.org/mrsbarronohs/

Length of Class:  2 semesters, 1 period per day plus an AP Chemistry Guided Study

Credit Value: 1.0

Suggested sequence of classes: -- Regular or honors biology and regular or honors chemistry are required.

Course Description:  The key concepts and related content that define the AP Chemistry course and exam are organized around a few underlying principles called the big ideas, which encompass the core scientific principles, theories, and processes governing chemical systems.  There are six big ideas involving structure of matter, arrangements of atoms and the forces between them, changes in matter, rates of chemical reactions, laws of thermodynamics, and bonds and intermolecular forces.  The laboratory portion of the course is centered on seven science practices that require students to think and conduct scientific investigations like working scientists.  The implementation of inquiry-based labs will help students engage in these science practices. 

AP Test Format:

50% of total score: Section I: 60 Multiple Choice (90 minutes)

50% of total score: Section II: 3 Long Free Response, 4 Short Free Response. Students can budget the full 90 minutes however they wish, but the 3 long questions should take between 15-20 minutes each to answer, and the 4 short questions should take about 7-10 minutes each to answer.

Class Expectations:   Students are expected to actively read each chapter covered in class, complete assigned homework problems, and write formal laboratory reports for nearly each lab activity performed. Students are expected to have excellent attendance and punctuality.

Skills Required and Skills Developed:  Skills required include solid understanding of first year chemistry and algebra II.  Strong reading skills are recommended, along with good study habits and a desire to understand higher-level chemistry.  Skills developed will include an excellent understanding of laboratory technique, design of laboratory experiments to test hypotheses, and application of knowledge to solve problems and answer questions.

Additional information is available on the College Board website:  www.collegeboard.com