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Highlands High School Chemistry I 2014-2015

Instructor: Shih Yang Wen 815-2647 e-mail: [email protected] Grade: 10/11/12 Credit: 1

Prerequisites: Algebra I, Introduction to Physics, Biology I, and Algebra II, or enrolled in Algebra II, Geometry is desirable.

Description: Chemistry I is designed for those students who plan to major in non-scientific fields of study or technical programs. Chemistry principles and applications will be explored which require minimal mathematical skills. However, logic and scientific reasoning skills will be emphasized. Chemistry's relationship to Earth as well as objects of our universe will be included. Practical laboratory skills will be introduced. The goal of this course is to provide students an appropriate foundation of chemistry knowledge and skills so they may better understand how chemistry is present in everyday observations of their natural world. This will enable students to make educated decisions regarding scientific issues.

Course Standards: Students will……. • Work with scientific concepts that will guide them through a design of scientific investigations and discoveries. • Use equipment, tools, techniques, technology, and mathematics to understand science concepts and communicate results from scientific investigations. • Use direct and indirect observations at the microscopic and submicroscopic levels to consider theories related to change and conservation of matter. • Understand the scales and limitations of models as they are used to learn about the structure of matter. • Investigate how the structure of matter relates to the physical and chemical properties of matter. • Use evidence to evaluate and analyze theories related to the origin of the universe and all components of the universe including Earth systems • Distinguish between types of energy, energy transformations and kinds of forces related to matter and energy • Explain the relationships and connections between matter, energy, living systems and physical environment. • Recognize patterns in properties and use them to compare and explain differences in matter. • Explain the difference between alpha and beta decay, fission and fusion and identify the relationship between nuclear reactions and energy.

Text: Chemistry in the Community (ChemCom), American Chemical Society, W.H. Freeman and Company, 2006

Grade Calculation: 50% Assessments: Tests and Quizzes 50% Classwork and Homework

Materials: 3 ring binder with 8 tab dividers, loose paper, lab notebook (purchased from the bookstore) scientific calculator, pens and pencils, highlighter

Class Procedures: 1. Students enter room quietly, cell phones are put away, read agenda on board and get out materials. 2. Begin class by copying questions from the board (Bell work). 3. During Teacher Directed Instruction, students make notes, listen, participate and ask questions. 4. During Student Group Work, students work in partners/teams to accomplish the task. Cell Phones: It is mandatory that students silence and place cell phones away during class time. It is recommended that the phone is kept in a bag and not in a pocket. Cell phones are never allowed out during class instruction! Students will be permitted to use cell phones for the enhancement of their learning as well as if any downtime is given. Examples of downtime include time after completing an assignment or after a test. Social media websites (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc.) are NOT allowed to be accessed at any point in time. Pictures, unless approved, are prohibited as well as texting. Please follow these rules as a violation will result in administrative intervention (Mr. Schneider).

Electronics: Please no gaming devices.

Class Rules: 1. I am OK with water during class as long as you don’t leave a mess! 2. Do not interrupt the lesson by rude or disrespectful behaviors including but not exclusive to talking, yelling out, making eye/hand gestures, repetitive annoying behaviors, etc. 3. Be productive during class, don’t cause distractions and don’t be a cheater!

Consequences: May be delivered in this sequence. 1. The Epperson "eye". A look that means you are breaking a rule. 2. A calm and quite individual verbal warning. 3. A request for student to come after school and serve a detention assignment. Detention assignment will vary depending on rule infraction. 4. Phone calls to parent/conferences/ referrals to the Principal.

Students will be removed from the class immediately when they create a disturbance that interrupts the learning environment or presents a danger to themselves or others. Safety goggles must be worn during most labs.

Academic Honesty: You are not permitted to “copy” the work of another student, EVER! School rules apply.

Make-up Work: Students who are absent are expected to talk with their study partner to get information about what they missed and see me about handouts or arranging times to make-up labs, tests, or quizzes. Stay on course using the Learning Target Sheet handed out and posted on-line.

Course Content: Unit 1: Water: Exploring Solutions Unit 2: Materials: Structure and Uses Unit 3: Petroleum: Breaking and Making Bonds Unit 4: Air: Chemistry and the Atmosphere