Chesapeake Stem Academy 1801 Turkey Point Road Baltimore, Maryland 21221 School Year 2011-2012 Instructor: Mrs. R. Webb Room 12 Tel. No. 410-887-0100 ext 442 Email: [email protected]
ALL INFO MAY BE FOUND @ https://rwebbchem.pbworks.com or www.edline.net
Chemistry
“It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows.” Epictetus
Textbook: Chemistry, Wilbraham, Staley, Matta, and Waterman, 2002. (Class Room) Prentice Hall Chemistry, Wilbraham, Staley, Matta, & Waterman, 2008
I. Course Description:
This year long course is an introductory study of chemical theories, their application and laboratory procedures. The course is designed to provide students with a solid foundation with which they may proceed to take a more advanced level of chemistry. Included is an overview of the structure of matter, the atomic theory, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, kinetics, equilibrium and acid and base behavior.
Course Major Units:
First Quarter: Second Quarter: Matter and Measurement Chemical Bonding Atomic Structure Nomenclature and Chemical Reactions Periodic Table Types of Reactions Periodicity Balancing Equations Electron Configuration Predicting Products
Third Quarter: Fourth Quarter: Stoichiometry Solutions Solids, Liquids, and Gases Acid, Bases, and Solutions Behavior of Gases Thermo chemistry Kinetic Theory Final Exam Review Gas Laws Final Exam II. Course Objectives:
o To get students excited about chemistry. o To relate chemistry to practical everyday life.
Concepts of Chemistry The Student will be able to:
1. Explain that atoms have structure and this structure serves as the basis for the properties of elements and the bonds that they form. 2. Explain how the properties of compounds are related to the arrangement and type of atoms they contain. 3. Apply the basic concepts of thermodynamics (thermo chemistry) to phases of matter and phase and chemical changes. 4. Explain how and why substances are represented by formulas. 5. Explain that matter undergoes transformations, resulting in products that are different from the reactants.
III. Requirements:
A. Attendance:
Attendance is very important, when you miss class; you lose many opportunities for learning. The policy of BCPS will be strongly implemented.
1. Absences
Excused: Must be accompanied by a note. Missed work due to absences is due no later than two class periods from the day the student returns to class. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Unexcused: Will not be allowed to make up missed assignments. Missed work will be recorded as a zero. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Whether an absence is excused or unexcused ALL students who are absent from class are responsible for obtaining the notes from the class will receive a copy of the missed work. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure he/she is prepared for class. (Example if a student misses class on Monday and there is a quiz on the covered material on Wednesday. The student is still liable for taking the quiz even though he/she was not in class on Monday.)
2. Tardiness:
A PASS is required when you enter the room late.
If you are tardy to class 2 times in one quarter a parent will be contacted. If you are tardy 3 times detention will be assigned. If you are tardy more than 3 times a parent will be contacted and an administrative referral will be made.
2 B. Notebook:
The notebook is a collection of all your outputs in this subject. It is a 3-ring binder with dividers for the following sections: 1. Drills 2. Notes 3. Class work 4. Homework
In the front: The syllabus, Periodic Table of Elements, all chemical formula documents and your copy of the safety contract.
You are also required to have 1 journal (Spiral subject notebook). This will be used for class notes, reflections, lab write-ups, and reports. (This is due the 2nd day of class.)
C. Tests and Quizzes:
Benchmark dates will be announced, where as quiz dates either will be announced or unannounced. BE PREPARED!
Tentative Benchmark Dates Benchmark Unit Month of: Benchmark 1 Matter & measurement October Benchmark 2 Atomic Structure November Benchmark 3 Chemical Bonding December Benchmark 4 Nomenclature and Reaction January Benchmark 5 Stoichiometry March Benchmark 6 Behavior of Gases April Benchmark 7 Acid, Bases, and Solutions May Benchmark 8 Thermo Chemistry June
D. Lab Reports
All students will be required to complete a lab report per semester using the Lab Report Format provided by the teacher. It is the student’s responsibility to choose which lab he/she would like to complete a lab report on and at which time he or she would like to complete this lab report. If the lab report is not completed during the 1st quarter it will not affect the grade of the student, but if it is not completed during the 2nd quarter it will affect the 2nd quarter grade of the student, vice versa for 2nd semester.
E. CHS Science Department Homework Policy:
Students will be given an Incomplete (Power of “I”) for a missing homework assignment until the assessment is given covering the content of that homework. Late homework turned in before the assessment will receive a grade no higher than 50%, while homework not turned in by the assessment will be recorded as 0 (zero). *Note: An incomplete will register as a 0 in the grade book.
Homework passes-If a student chooses to use a homework pass for a homework assignment, the homework pass must be stapled to the assignment and turned in on time. If the homework assignment is late the student will not be allowed to use the homework pass. *Note: A homework pass excuses a student from the homework assignment. The student does not receive full credit for the assignment.”
3 E. Missing, Incomplete, and Late Assignments
ALL students will be responsible for obtaining any missing or incomplete assignments from http://rwebbchem.pbworks.com. Students will only receive one copy of the material during class. If these assignments are lost or misplaced it is the student’s responsibility to print the assignments from the website. ALL missing or incomplete assignments for a unit are due the day of the unit exam, if a student is absent the work is due the day the student returns to class. Missing and incomplete assignments not turned in by the unit exam day will be recorded as 0 (zero).
If a class work assignment is late, the student will lose one point per class day. (I.e. The assignment is due on Monday and the student turns it in on Wednesday the student will lose one point from the assignment 10/10 = 9/10 due to lateness).
F. Current Events:
Each student will be responsible for 4 current events a year, 1 each quarter. Each student will be responsible for signing up for a date to post their current event on the wiki. Other classmates will be responsible for commenting on each current event. (In order to post to the wiki you must have a user name and password, so please do not forget yours)
G. Pen/Pencil (more than 1 – phone call home if student is unprepared more than twice) H. Loose-leaf notebook paper I. TI-84 Graphing Calculator (Optional) J. Positive Attitude! (Required!!!!) K. 1 box of tissues ( Girls) & 1 bottle of hand sanitizer (Boys) (Greatly appreciated but not required)
IV. Grading System
Class work: 50% (includes labs, projects, assignments, notebooks, journals) Test/quizzes: 30% (includes BMKs and other formal/informal assessments) Homework: 15% (includes pre-labs, problem sets, vocabulary, directed reading, etc.) Drills: 5% (includes drills and drill quizzes)
(Please Note: All mathematical work must be shown in order to obtain any credit!)
V. Class Rules
COME TO CLASS WITH AN OPEN MIND!!!
A. Follow the three R’s 1. Be Respectful 2. Be Responsible 3. Be Ready to learn B. NO CELL PHONES OR ELECTRONIC DEVICES (If a student has to be reminded to put away an electronic device twice the student will receive detention and a phone call home, if the student is reminded three times the student will receive an automatic office referral.
VI. Routines
4 1. When entering the room, answer the drill and SAT Enrichment question on your drill sheet, individually. There will be a quiz on dated drill sheets every 5 Drills. 2. Sharpen all pencils before class begins. Bring two writing utensils to class daily 3. Bring required materials every day unless you are otherwise directed. 4. Homework will be collected and/or reviewed at the beginning of class. 5. Keep a well-organized and neat notebook. (There will be notebook checks) 6. You may only complete course-related assignments in class. (No Math, etc.) 7. Record notes using the Cornell note-taking method. 8. Ask questions when you do not understand or need help. (Remember to raise your hand) 9. Talk only when permitted. (Raise your hand to be recognized.) 10. Do your own work! (If caught cheating or copying you lose credit for each question, plus 2 pts. per question, your parent will also be notified via edline or phone call) 11. Follow the teacher’s directions immediately. 12. The teacher dismisses the class, not the bell.
Introducing Edline
Edline is an online communication tool for teachers to share information with students and parents such as student grades, course overviews, and calendars that include class and school activities. For more information about Edline, visit: www.edline.net. Students will be given their Edline activation codes during the first week of school. Parent activation codes will be distributed at CHS during all events, or parents can come in to CHS to retrieve their activation code from the front office.
School Year 2011-2012 CHEMISTRY Instructor: Mrs. R. Webb Room 12 Tel. No. 410-887-0100 EXT 442 Email: [email protected]
ALL INFO MAY ALSO BE FOUND @ To the Student and Parents: https://rwebbchem.pbworks.com or www.edline.net
Please read this syllabus together and sign the attached page. The signed sheet should be returned by ______.
5 I have read the above course requirements for Chemistry and understand the responsibilities of being a member of the Chemistry Class.
Student Signature: ______Date: ______
Student’s Name (Printed): ______Class: ______
Parent’s Signature: ______Date: ______
Email Address: ______Phone:______
(Please give your email address so I can sign you up to the class’s site, so you can know what is going on in your student’s class).
Note: Please return only this signed sheet. Please keep the syllabus for your reference throughout the school year (2011-2012) in the front of your notebook.
Student’s/Parent’s Comments/Questions/Concerns: (Please address below)
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