Chemistry

A course for the college-bound student who needs a sound science background. The structure and properties of matter are studied along with chemical bonding, stoichometry, gases, liquids and solids, acids and bases, and chemical thermodynamics. There is a great deal of math involved in this course. Lab activities will be performed in correlation with material covered. Any students seriously considering entering engineering or medical/health related schools in college are highly recommended to take chemistry and physics.

Prerequisites include: One year Biology, Algebra I/Integrated I. Must have or be taking Integrated II.

Textbook:

Basic Chemistry, Seese, 7^thedition, Prentice Hall

Goals:

To Introduce students to problem solving in science with the goal of making them proficient at manipulating both ideas and numbers

To provide students with a basic understanding of how matter is organized in the world around them

To train students in basic laboratory safety measures when handling dangerous or corrosive chemicals as well as when carrying out of lab

To make students aware of problems concerning pollution and chemical safety and allow them to make their own, informed and responsible decisions on these issues.

Class Expectations:

Students should be:

Respectful to me, to other students, and to property
In class on time. On the third tardy and each one there after, they will receive a detention (usually cleaning labs)
In dress code everyday
On task. Do not use time in class to work on homework, from other classes.
Be prepared. Always have the following: homework, pencil, pen, textbook, note book, and calculator. These must be brought each day! Students will not be allowed to go back to their lockers to get them.

Excused Absences:

Students will have one week from the time they return to make up tests, quizzes, and labs. After this time, the missing grade becomes a zero. Homework missed will be due after a period of time equal to the number of days of their absence. All missed work must be made up outside of regular class time.

Unexcused Absences:

First absence – detention
Second absence and so on – 2% loss of grade

(Student must pay for any lab equipment that is broken.)

Homework:

Homework problems will be assigned almost daily. To be successful students must keep up with the homework problems.

Grading:

Grading is approximately:
50% homework, participation and labs
50% test and quizzes

It is imperative that students form the habit of looking at their lecture notes each evening! This is one of the easiest and most effective ways of learning and remembering new material.

The final exam is cumulative

Chemistry

Mrs. Balash

Room 105

Course description

1.0 Credit Grades 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: One year Biology, Algebra I/Integrated I. Must have or be taking Integrated II.

Goals

Upon completion of Chemistry students will be able to:

· Use the scientific method when problem solving

· Understand the organization of matter in the world around us

· Know basic safety procedures in the laboratory

· Be aware of issues involving chemistry in the environment

Course Materials

Textbook: Basic Chemistry, 7^th Edition, Seese, Prentice Hall

Calculator

Grading

A Total Point system will be used and then applied to the Nouvel grading scale (See Student Handbook).

Classroom Expectations

Students will always:

Come prepared with paper, writing utensil, calculator, and any assignments (a trip to the locker for these things will not be permitted!)

Respect themselves, others, and school property

Be in uniform

Be on time, in their seats, and ready to begin class when the bell rings

Keep up with Homework, it is essential to the learning process in this class

Know that you can succeed if you put your mind to it!

Make Up Work

Students are responsible for all make up work. If absent, it is the students responsibility to find out the missed assignment and turn it in on the new due date (You are allowed one day for each day missed). If the absence is pre-arranged, you are responsible to get the assignments before the absence and turn them in the day you return.

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