Course Syllabus
Mr. Robinson [email protected]
Course Description
This is a laboratory science course designed to give students a working knowledge of chemistry and to prepare students for further studies in science. The course will emphasize the basic theories of chemistry, developing laboratory skills and problem solving.
Prerequisites
Physical Science or Biology 516 and Advanced Algebra II or concurrent enrollment in Advanced Algebra II.
Materials
Text: Modern Chemistry: Holt, Rinehart and Weston, Davis, Frey, Sarquis and Sarquis.
Materials: Folder or binder for handouts
Scientific calculator (Be careful to avoid statistical calculators!)
Pen or pencil
Course Requirements: Be prepared for class: This includes being prepared for class discussions and participating as well as doing the assigned homework and reading. There are no free days or study halls! Take advantage of class time to help complete your work. Since this class has many labs and activities, frequent absences will affect your grade.
Grades: Quarter grades are determined on a percentage basis. Four categories will be used to determine your grade and are weighted as follows:
Tests: 60 % Labs: 20 % Homework: 10 % Quiz: 10%
Test material will be developed from the textbook, lab work, homework, and lecture.
Your semester grades are determined using the district weighting method, with each quarter grade worth 40% and the final exam worth 20% of your grade.
All percentages for quarter grades, exam grades, and semester grades are assigned using the district grading scale.
A+ 97.50-100.0 A 92.50-97.49 A- 89.50-92.49
B+ 87.50-89.49 B 82.50-87.49 B- 79.50-82.49
C+ 77.50-79.49 C 72.50-77.49 C- 69.50-72.49
D+ 67.50-69.49 D 62.50-67.49 D- 59.50-62.49
F 0.00-59.49
Tests:
Tests are an accumulation of the lecture theory, laboratory work and practice problems.
Tests provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge gained from a unit as well as the ability to assimilate the knowledge into meaningful problem solving.
Laboratory:
Laboratory work is vital to the study of science. If you are absent from a lab you are required to make it up during a study hall or before school. Lab work may not be completed without supervision therefore make up times will need to be scheduled with the instructor. Upon completion of each laboratory students will be assessed on the theory and skills developed during the laboratory work. Students will receive laboratory procedures, analysis and review of theory to help prepare them for the assessment. Safety rules and regulations will be discussed and a safety contract will be collected from each student. Keep in mind that this is considered a working laboratory and act appropriately.
Homework Assignments:
Homework is provided as practice to develop skills and further the understanding of chemistry theory and problems solving applications. Students are expected to complete homework and to engage in the discussion of the assignments. Late work will be accepted during a chapter for full credit. Once we have completed the assessment on a chapter any late work for that chapter will be counted as 50% of the completion grade.
Quizzes:
Quizzes will be used to help assess student progress and understanding during a unit or laboratory. Formative quizzes will be used in order to help students recognize areas of strengths and to help focus on areas that may need improvement. Summative quizzes will also be utilized to break units into smaller sections and assess student understanding and knowledge.
Course Outline
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Fall Semester
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Spring Semester
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Ch. 1 Matter and Change
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Ch. 9 Stoichiometry
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Ch. 2 Scientific Measurement and Calculations
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Ch. 10 States of Matter
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Ch. 3 Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table
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Ch. 11 Gases
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Ch. 4 Arrangement of Electrons
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Ch. 13 Ions in Solutions & Colligative Properties
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Ch. 5 Periodic Law
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Ch. 14 and 15 Acids and Bases
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Ch. 6 Chemical Bonding
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Ch. 16 Reaction Energy
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Ch. 7 Chemical Formulas and Chemical Compounds
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Ch. 21 Nuclear Chemistry
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Ch. 8 Chemical Equations and Reactions
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Ch. 22 Organic Chemistry
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Contacting the Instructor:
Please feel free to contact me at any time. I prefer to be contacted by email at [email protected]. If you would prefer to call I can be reached at the following number is 243-4384 ext. 2042. I can access email much easier than I can phone messages. When you contact me, please leave a message including the reason for the contact and the best method and time for me to contact you.
As parents/guardians you are the primary educators of your children. It is my job to assist you in that important part of your child’s life. In order for your child to succeed, we must be in partnership concerning your child’s progress in my class. I will try to provide a positive and effective learning opportunity for my students. If, however your child’s grade drops below a “C” during a semester the following will occur:
- I will meet with your student and discuss the reasons for the grade.
- We will develop a plan that will assist your student in bringing up the grade.
I will either call or email you to discuss the reasons for the grade and plan that has been developed. Together, we can make this a successful school year.
Additional Assistance:
Students may obtain a pass from me to come to tutoring during their advisory periods or during lunch periods. All students have advisory/ lunch periods during 4th and 5th hours, and may access this time. Students are also welcome to come in before and after school as necessary to get additional help.
Teacher Expectations:
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Entering and Leaving Classroom
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Seatwork
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Small Group/Lab Work
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Absence
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Respectful
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Walk into the class with required materials.
Be in your assigned seat.
Remain in your seat until the bell rings.
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Focus on the classroom lesson.
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Stay at your assigned lab table.
Entire lab group should use materials carefully and assist with the cleanup.
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Ask for assignments before or after class.
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Engaged
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Have proper materials and homework needed for class.
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Be an active participant.
Give those speaking your full attention.
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Read and follow the activity or lab procedure.
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Complete missed assignments.
Obtain missing notes from classmates.
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Dedicated
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Have assigned work completed.
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Give all work your best effort.
Write assignments in your handbook.
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Turn in a neat, organized lab write-up.
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Turn in missed assignments in a timely manner.
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Inappropriate actions or rule violations will generally lead to the following consequences.
1st offense- verbal warning
2nd offense- conference with student
3rd offense- TMR and parental contact
4th offense- ODR, possible conference with parent or a phone call to parent
5th offense- office referral
Chemistry 556
Course Syllabus
Mr. Robinson [email protected]
20016-2017
Course Description
This is a laboratory science course designed to give students a working knowledge of chemistry and to prepare students for further studies in science. The course will emphasize the basic theories of chemistry, developing laboratory skills and problem solving.
Prerequisites
Physical Science or Biology I
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Materials
Text: Chemistry: Prentice Hall, Wilbraham, Staley, Matta and Waterman.
Materials: Folder or binder for handouts
Scientific calculator (Be careful to avoid statistical calculators!)
Pen or pencil
Course Requirements: Be prepared for class: This includes being prepared for class discussions and participating as well as doing the assigned homework and reading. There are no free days or study halls! Take advantage of class time to help complete your work. Since this class has many labs and activities, frequent absences will affect your grade.
Grades: Quarter grades are determined on a percentage basis. Four categories will be used to determine your grade and are weighted as follows:
Tests: 60 % Labs: 20 % Homework: 10 % Quiz: 10%
Test material will be developed from the textbook, lab work, homework, and lecture.
Your semester grades are determined using the district weighting method, with each quarter grade worth 40% and the final exam worth 20% of your grade.
All percentages for quarter grades, exam grades, and semester grades are assigned using the district grading scale.
A+ 98.5-100 A 91.5-98.4 A- 89.5-91.4
B+ 87.5-98.4 B 81.5-87.4 B- 79.5-81.4
C+ 79.5-81.4 C 77.5-79.4 C- 69.5-71.4
D+ 67.5-69.4 D 61.5-67.4 D- 59.5-61.4
F 0-59.4
Laboratory: Lab work is vital to the study of science. Labs will be collected and graded after each experiment. Remember that this is a lab-based course so don’t fall behind. If you are absent from a lab you are required to make it up during a study hall or before school. Lab work may not be completed without supervision therefore make up times will need to be scheduled with the instructor. Test questions will include lab work.
Each lab group will turn in lab reports. A lab group may consist of two or three students. Each member of the group will receive the same grade for the report. If there is a problem with equal effort and participation in performing the lab work, or report, the members of that group need to inform the teacher of the situation immediately.
Safety rules and regulations will be discussed and a safety contract will be collected from each student. Keep in mind that this is considered a working laboratory and act appropriately.
Teacher Expectations:
Students are responsible for their actions and will be held accountable for their actions.
* I expect students to follow ALL rules and regulations in the JHS student handbook. In addition, I expect exemplary behavior and have the following expectations in the classroom.
Expectations:
- Follow directions the first time they are given.
- Be in your seat when the bell sounds (tardies will be handled as described in the GHS Student Handbook).
- Bring all necessary materials (pens/pencil, notebook, textbook …) to class everyday.
- No food, No drink, No candy or gum in the classroom.
- Fundraisers are not to be sold in the classroom.
- Follow all lab safety and behavior rules included in the lab safety contract.
- Respect the rights of others to experience the teaching and learning process without unnecessary interruptions.
Inappropriate actions or rule violations will generally lead to the following consequences.
1st offense- verbal warning
2nd offense- conference with student
3rd offense- written warning and parental contact
4th offense- disciplinary action, possible conference with parent or a phone call to parent
5th offense- office referral
Assignments:
Late work will be accepted during a chapter for full credit. Once we have completed the assessment on a chapter any late work for that chapter will be counted as 50% of the completion grade.
Contacting the Instructor:
Please feel free to contact me at any time. I prefer to be contacted by email at [email protected]. If you would prefer to call I can be reached at the following number is 243-4384 ext. 2042. I can access email much easier than I can phone messages. When you contact me, please leave a message including the reason for the contact and the best method and time for me to contact you.
Additional Assistance:
Students may attain a pass from me to come to tutoring during their advisory periods or during lunch periods. All students have advisory/ lunch periods.
As parents/guardians you are the primary educators of your children. It is my job to assist you in that important part of your child’s life. In order for your child to succeed, we must be in partnership concerning your child’s progress in my class. I will try to provide a positive and effective learning opportunity for my students. Together, we can make this a successful school year.
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Course Outline
Scientific Method Matter and Energy
Atomic Structure Electron Configuration
Periodic Table Groups of Elements
Chemical Formulas & Bonding Chemical reactions & Equations
The Mole Stoichiometry
Liquids & Solids Solutions
Acids & Bases Solutions
Oxidation & Reductions Equilibrium
AP Chemistry Syllabus
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