SCH3U
Chemistry
This Grade 11 university preparation chemistry course deepens students’ understanding of matter and chemical behaviour. Students investigate chemical bonding, reactions, stoichiometry, solutions and gases, and analyze the health, environmental and societal impacts of chemical substances and processes.
Grade
11
Credit
1.0
Delivery
Online
Prerequisite
SNC2D
About This Course
This Grade 11 university preparation chemistry course deepens students’ understanding of matter and chemical behaviour. Students investigate chemical bonding, reactions, stoichiometry, solutions and gases, and analyze the health, environmental and societal impacts of chemical substances and processes.
What You'll Learn
- Analyze matter, periodic trends, chemical properties and chemical bonding.
- Identify, represent and investigate different types of chemical reactions.
- Use the mole concept and quantitative relationships to solve chemical-reaction problems.
- Investigate qualitative and quantitative properties of solutions and solubility.
- Apply gas laws to explain and solve problems involving gas behaviour.
- Analyze the health, environmental and societal impacts of chemical substances, reactions, water pollution and air quality.
Skills You'll Develop
- Chemical problem solving and quantitative analysis
- Scientific investigation and laboratory reasoning
- Chemical equations and representation
- Data analysis and scientific communication
- Evaluation of environmental and societal impacts
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Apply scientific investigation skills and identify chemistry-related careers and contributions.
- Explain periodic trends, properties of elements and compounds, and chemical bonding.
- Investigate and explain different types of chemical reactions and their applications.
- Use the mole concept and quantitative relationships to analyze chemical reactions.
- Investigate and solve problems involving solutions and solubility.
- Apply gas laws to explain gas behaviour and solve related problems.
- Analyze impacts of chemical substances, reactions, water quality and atmospheric chemistry on society and the environment.
Course Units
The following reflects the school’s planned organization of the course. Approximate time allocations may be adjusted while all curriculum expectations and required planned learning are maintained.
| Unit | Title / Major Learning Focus | Approx. Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matter, Chemical Trends, and Chemical Bonding | 24 hours |
| 2 | Chemical Reactions | 22 hours |
| 3 | Quantities in Chemical Reactions | 22 hours |
| 4 | Solutions and Solubility | 20 hours |
| 5 | Gases and Atmospheric Chemistry | 20 hours |
| Final | Mandatory Written Final Examination | 2 hours |
Assessment
Assessment uses evidence gathered over time from student work, conversations and observations. The final grade for 2026–2027 is determined as follows:
| Component | Weight | How It Is Determined |
|---|---|---|
| Course work throughout the course | 65% | Evaluation evidence gathered throughout the course, with special consideration for consistent and more recent achievement. |
| Mandatory written final examination | 25% | Written final examination administered during the designated final-evaluation period. |
| Attendance and participation | 10% | Based on meaningful attendance and participation; excused absences do not negatively affect this component. |
Examples of Assessment Evidence
Assessment may include investigations and lab/simulation reports, chemical calculations, problem sets, research tasks, case studies, tests, oral explanations and final evaluations.
Pathways
Students explore postsecondary pathways and careers connected to chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmacy, forensic science, environmental science, laboratory technology and related fields.
The course develops quantitative reasoning, investigation, communication and critical-thinking skills transferable across many academic and professional contexts.
Teacher Support
- Students learn through the school's secure online learning environment and receive ongoing support from qualified teachers.
- Teacher-supported conferencing, tutorials and scheduled live support are available as appropriate.
- Teachers provide explicit instruction and guided practice in chemical nomenclature, bonding, reactions, stoichiometry, solutions and gases.
- Virtual laboratories, simulations, demonstrations and approved low-risk practical activities support scientific investigation.
- Students receive support with calculations, symbolic representations, graphing, data analysis and evidence-based explanations.
- Differentiated scaffolds, worked examples, descriptive feedback, error analysis and targeted tutorials support complex chemical reasoning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the course code?
SCH3U — Chemistry, Grade 11, University Preparation.
What is the prerequisite?
Science, Grade 10, Academic (SNC2D).
How many credits is SCH3U?
The course is worth 1.0 Ontario secondary school credit.
What major topics are covered?
Chemical bonding, reactions, stoichiometry, solutions and solubility, gases and atmospheric chemistry.
Does the course include quantitative chemistry?
Yes. Students use the mole concept, chemical equations and quantitative relationships to solve chemistry problems.
How is the final grade calculated?
65% course work, 25% mandatory written final examination, and 10% attendance and participation.
What pathways can SCH3U support?
It supports pathways in chemistry, engineering, pharmacy, forensic science, environmental science, laboratory technology and related fields.
Ready to Take This Course?
$549 / Credit
- Provided by CSW — Canadian School of the World
- Ontario Ministry of Education registered
- Delivered fully online
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