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    This course will teach you useful information, both about Chemistry and the world around you, that you will use for the rest of your life. Be prepared to work very hard and have fun this year. This course is aligned with district, state, and national standards to support school-wide efforts in increasing student achievement.

  • Course Objectives:

    By the time the students completes this course of study, the student will:

    1. Have enhanced study and test taking skills.
    2. Have an increased appreciation of the world around us.
    3. Have developed critical thinking skills.
    4. Be prepared for college level courses in science.

    In addition to the course objectives listed above, the following College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Writing are also embedded;

    • Standard 1- Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
    • Standard 2- Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
    • Standard 9- Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.