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Chemistry<br />

Rationale:<br />

The <strong>Lindbergh</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> science curriculum respects the importance of science literacy for all students. The curriculum, based<br />

upon the Missouri Show-Me Standards is student-centered and will allow students to explore, discover, understand and apply science<br />

to our ever changing world. The goal of Chemistry is for students to gain an understanding of the composition, properties, and<br />

behavior of substances at the atomic level. Students make important connections between chemistry and their everyday lives through<br />

meaningful activities and lab experiences.<br />

Course Description:<br />

This course allows chemistry to be understandable and accessible to all students. The emphasis is on the role chemistry plays in<br />

everyday life, thus helping the student to better understand the scientific issues affecting out country and the world. Students will be<br />

able to make more informed and reasoned decisions on crucial scientific issues. Some of the topics studies are atomic theory,<br />

chemical reactions, gas laws, organic chemistry, biochemistry and problem solving. This lab-based course will prepare students to<br />

take chemistry in college.<br />

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