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Chemistry 1,2 Honors (HP) (6221, 6222)


Grade Range:
 9–12
 Prerequisites:
 Above-average achievement in previous science course(s) and in Integrated Math I A-B or equivalent; Physics 1,2 and Chemistry 1,2 recommended; concurrent enrollment in Integrated Math II A-B or equivalent recommended; a desire to succeed in a rigorous college-level course environment
 Course duration:
 Two semesters
Subject area in which graduation credit will be given:
 Science; weighted
 UC subject area satisfied:
 d - Laboratory Science
Notes:
 Please only use for remediation purposes for classes of 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024.
Course Description:
 

Please only use for remediation purposes for classes of 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024.

Successful completion of this course earns recognition of honors (i.e., weighted) credit by the University of California. Courses meeting UC criteria for honors designation must be comparable in workload and emphasis to Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, or introductory college courses. A course syllabus, with laboratory activities, and a district-prepared, comprehensive end-of-course examination are required.

The course is aligned to NGSS, integrating Disciplinary Core Ideas from Physical Science and Earth and Space Science, Crosscutting Concepts and Science and Engineering Practices.Students who complete this course successfully will gain a depth of understanding of chemical concepts and processes. They will also develop their critical thinking and analytical skills. The class includes experimental laboratory activities, class discussions, reading, and critical analysis leading to a deeper understanding, and it emphasizes human inquiry and the nature of science.

State Course Code(s):
 9325 - Chemistry
Basic Texts and Teaching Guides:
 Principles of General Chemistry, Glencoe McGraw-Hill, 2010.

Supplemental Resources:
Science Safety Handbook for California High Schools, California Department of Education, 2014.