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PISCATAWAY TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Title: Conceptual Chemistry Textbook: Prentice Hall Chemistry Teacher: Evan Shenkler & Stephen Gross 732-981-0700 ext. 7189 [email protected]

Extra help is after school M, W, and Th, by appointment.

Course Description: Conceptual Chemistry is a 6 credit, full year course for students in grades 10 and 11.This is a lecture and lab course. Conceptual Chemistry consists of a basic introductory program that will lead to a foundation understanding of the fundamental principles and applications of chemistry. Included in this program is a consideration of: chemical safety, measurements in chemistry, matter and its changes, atomic structure, the Periodic Law, chemical bonds, chemical mathematics, types of reactions, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions, equilibrium, ionization theory and acid-base reactions.

During the course of study, students will learn and develop the following skills: organization, use of content specific vocabulary, safe lab procedures, lab report preparation and the ability to understand and further investigate the basics of chemistry.

Course Schedule: Scope and Sequence Approximate Time Frame Topic First Semester Marking Period One Topics: Lab Safety, Scientific Method, Measurement, Matter & Energy and The September through Atom. November Specific Content: Lab Safety rules & equipment Definition of Chemistry The Scientific Method and Experiments Measurements and Uncertainty SI Units and Conversions Scientific Notation Conservation and Classification of Matter Elements, Mixtures and Compounds Chemical Reactions Define the Atom Structure and Models of the Atom Electron Arrangement Orbital Notation Marking Period Two Topics: Periodicity, Ionic Bonding, Covalent Bonding, Chemical Compound November through January Naming.

Specific Content: Organizing the Elements Classifying the Elements Radius, Electronegativity and Ionization Energy and Periodic Trends Ions, Ionic Bonds and their Properties Bonding in Metals Molecular Compounds and Covalent Bonds Lewis Dot Diagram and VSEPR Theory Bond Polarity Naming and Formulas of Ionic Compounds Naming and Formulas of Molecular Compounds Second Semester Marking Period Three Topics: Chemical Quantities, Chemical Reactions, Stoichiometry, States of Matter. February through April Specific Content: Chemical Quantities and the Mole/Mass Relationship Percent Composition Empirical Formula Describing Chemical Reactions Types of Chemical Reactions Balancing Reaction Equations Reaction Stoichiometry Limiting Reactant and Percent Yield Nature of Gases, Liquids and Solids Changes of State Marking Period Four Topics: Gas Laws, Aqueous Systems, Solutions, Acids and Bases. April through June Specific Content: Theories, Behavior and Properties of Gases The Gas Laws Ideal Gases Properties of Solutions Concentrations of Solutions Colligative Properties Net Ionic Equations Acid/Base Definitions and Theories Chemical and Physical Properties Acid/Base Ions and the pH scale Neutralization and Salts Materials Required:  A three ring binder  A variety of pencils and pens  Textbook  Scientific calculator Classroom, Laboratory Procedures:  Wear safety goggles and apron at all times in the lab  Appropriate personal apparel for lab-work  Read procedures and know what you will do before the lab activity  Know safety equipment locations and emergency procedures  Report all accidents and risks to instructor immediately  Follow lab directions and do not perform any unauthorized lab activity  Stay alert with controlled behavior at all times in the lab  Food and beverages are not allowed  Treat all chemicals as hazardous and use caution with handling chemicals  Exercise special care when using burners, heat and electrical devices  Maintain your lab station in good order and clean  Wash your hands with soap and water after every lab period  Observe and adhere to all PHS Rules and Regulations as noted in Handbook  Follow any specific instructions and procedures of your instructor Grading Distribution for each marking period:  Homework: 10% (Given and checked almost every day. MUST be done completely to get credit)  Class Participation and assignments: 15%  Quizzes: 10% (Some will be unannounced)  Tests: 30% (Approximately three to four will be administered every marking period)  Labs: 20% (Approximately six to eight will be assigned every marking period)  Projects: 15% (There will be one project per marking period)

Grade Improvement Instructions  Get to class on time and stay in class  Take out your homework, classwork, writing utensil, calculator, and any other necessary materials and be prepared to work as soon as the bell rings  Homework is assigned several nights a week. Homework is NOT accepted late.  Focus on your work, not your neighbor’s/ classmate’s work or comments  Please do not ask whether you are working in groups. Groups will be assigned when necessary. You are responsible for your own work and will be taking your OWN test on the material.  Please do NOT stop the process of teaching and learning to ask to use the bathroom. This should be taken care before the bell rings or at during last few minutes of class.  Do NOT interrupt your teacher or classmates when they are speaking!  If you don’t understand something, ask for the teacher for HELP! Do NOT ask your neighbor unless the teacher is busy.  In this small classroom, you MUST remain in your seat!  Electronics are NOT allowed in this classroom unless instructed by your teacher to use them. Any electronics being used will be confiscated and sent to security!  Proper school attire is required. No short shorts or skirts, tank tops, hats, etc. should be worn in this class.  If you are absent, you are required to ask what you missed. This is not the teacher’s responsibility. If we don’t meet the day of your return, please make every effort to find your teacher and ask what was missed. Take responsibility for your attendance!  GET EXTRA HELP if needed! Extra help is offered every morning before school starting at 6:30 A.M. and afternoons by appointment. The library is open for tutoring several afternoons a week!  Work can be handed in via email or on paper.  Respect your classmates at all times.  Maintain your student responsibilities of punctuality, attentiveness, effort, and inquisitiveness.  Labs: Lab will be completed in class with your assigned lab group. Lab reports will be completed at home and turned in by the next lab day or the date posted on the board. Late lab reports are accepted, but will receive 10% less per day late. Please return for homework grade!

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