Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-3-3-.30

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 290-3-3-.30 - Chemistry (Grades 6-12)

(1)Rationale. The main goal of these standards is to promote quality educator preparation programs that will lead to the development of scientific literacy among all Grade 6-12 students in Alabama. The standards include process and application skills and correlate the Alabama Course of Study: Science, the National Science Education Standards from the National Research Council, and the teacher preparation standards of the National Science Teachers Association. The standards build upon the Alabama Core Teaching Standards.

(2)Program Curriculum. In addition to meeting Rules 290-3-3-.03(6)(a)1. -4., 290-3-3-.03(6)(e)1.(i) -(iii) and 2.(i)-(iii), 290-3-3-.04, 290-3-3-.05, and 290-3-3-.14, and 290-3-3-.27, the chemistry program shall require an academic major of at least 30 semester hours of credit with at least 18 semester hours of upper-division credit. Additional information is provided in the definition for academic major in Rule 290-3-3-.01(2).

(a)Competency Requirements for All Science Teachers. Candidates in chemistry demonstrate knowledge of:

1. Multiple ways to organize perceptions of the world and how systems organize the studies and knowledge of science.

2. Nature of scientific evidence and the use of models for explanation.

3. Measurement as a way of knowing and organizing observations of constancy and change.

4. Development of natural systems and factors that result in change over time or equilibrium.

5. Interrelationships of form, function, and behaviors in living and nonliving systems.

(b)Core Competencies in Chemistry. Candidates in chemistry demonstrate knowledge of:

1. Fundamental structures of atoms and molecules.

2. Basic principles of ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding.

3. Physical and chemical properties and classification of elements including periodicity.

4. Chemical kinetics and thermodynamics.

5. Principles of electrochemistry.

6. Mole concept, stoichiometry, and laws of composition.

7. Transition elements and coordination compounds.

8. Acids and bases, oxidation-reduction chemistry, and solutions.

9. Fundamental biochemistry.

10. Functional and polyfunctional group chemistry.

11. Environmental and atmospheric chemistry.

12. Fundamental processes of investigating in chemistry.

13. Applications of chemistry in personal and community health and environmental quality.

(c)Advanced Competencies in Chemistry. Candidates in chemistry demonstrate knowledge of:

1. Molecular orbital theory, aromaticity, metallic and ionic structures, and correlation to properties of matter.

2. Superconductors and correlation principles of metallurgy.

3. Advanced concepts of chemical kinetics, and thermodynamics.

4. Lewis adducts and coordination compounds.

5. Solutions, colloids, and colligative properties.

6. Major biological compounds and natural products.

7. Solvent system concepts including non-aqueous solvents.

8. Chemical reactivity and molecular structure including electronic and steric effects.

9. Organic synthesis and organic reaction mechanisms.

10. Energy flow through chemical systems.

11. Issues related to chemistry including ground water pollution, disposal of plastics, and development of alternative fuels.

12. Historical development and perspectives in chemistry including contributions of significant figures and underrepresented groups, and the development of theories in chemistry.

13. How to design, conduct, and report research in chemistry.

14. Applications of chemistry and chemical technology in society, business, industry, and health fields.

(d)Supporting Competencies for Chemistry. Candidates in chemistry demonstrate knowledge of:

1. Biology, Earth and space science, and physics.

2. Statistics, use of differential equations and calculus.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-3-3-.30

New Rule: December 19, 1978. Amended: December 13, 1990; effective February 1, 1991. Repealed and Replaced: January 9, 1997; effective February 13, 1997; operative July 1, 1997. Repealed and New Rule: Filed September 11, 2003; effective October 16, 2003. Repealed and New Rule: Filed July 13, 2004; effective August 17, 2004. Repealed and New Rule: April 14, 2005; effective May 19, 2005. Repealed and New Rule: Filed August 6, 2007; effective September 10, 2007.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIII, Issue No. 11, August 31, 2015, eff. 9/17/2015.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVI, Issue No. 12, September 28, 2018, eff. 10/28/2018; operative 6/1/2019.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVIII, Issue No. 11, August 31, 2020, eff. 10/15/2020.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIX, Issue No. 11, August 31, 2021, eff. 10/15/2021.

Previous Rule.17 was renumbered.30 per certification published August 31, 2021; effective October 15, 2021.

Author: Dr. Eric G.Mackey

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 16-3-16, 16-23-14.