AP CHEMISTRY DESCRIPTION
3 trimester course
Instructor: Mrs. Collins
Grade Level: 10-12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Chemistry A, Algebra II, and science teacher recommendation
Advanced Placement Chemistry is a college level course for those interested in pursuing a career in the sciences. This class is taught at a level equivalent to a first year college chemistry course. This rigorous course covers four big ideas outlined by the AP College Board:
1. Scale, proportion, and quantity
2. Structure and properties
3. Transformations
4. Energy
Laboratory work is a necessary and vital component of this class and will be conducted at least weekly. In the laboratory setting students will be asked to make connections and show evidence of higher level thinking skills. A SUMMER ASSIGNMENT is REQUIRED for this course. Students will be asked to complete this assignment during the month of August.
Students are accepted into AP Chemistry based on:
1. A student’s desire to be challenged
2. Teacher recommendation
3. Academic performance in previous science class