Chemistry 1 Syllabus
Chemistry 1 Pre IB 2014-2015
Mrs. Kerney
Course Outline The goal of this course provides students with the study of the composition, properties, and changes associated with matter. The content includes the classification and structure of matter, atomic theory, periodic table, bonding, chemical formulas,
chemical reactions, balanced equations, behavior of gases, and an introduction to pH. Selected laboratory investigations on these topics practice the use of the scientific method, measurement, laboratory apparatus, and safety. Activities will include demonstrations, experiments and problem solving activities.
Textbook: Glencoe Chemistry - Matter and Change
Course Schedule:
1st Nine Weeks Topics
Unit 1: Measurement and Lab Skills
Unit 2: Properties of Matter
Unit 3: Atomic Theory and Structure
Unit 4a: Electrons and Modern Atomic Theory
Unit 4b: Nuclear Chemistry
2nd Nine Weeks Topics
Unit 5: The Periodic Table
Unit 6: Ionic Bonding and Nomenclature
Unit 7: covalent Bonding and Nomenclature
Cumulative Semester Exam
3rd Nine Weeks Topics
Unit 8: chemical Composition
Unit 9: chemical Reactions and Rates
Unit 10: Stoichiometry
Unit 11: KMT and Gas Laws
4th Nine Weeks Topics
Unit 12: Solutions and Chemical Equilibrium
Unit 13: Acids and Bases
Unit 14: Environmental Chemistry
Cumulative Final Exam
Key Units for mastery of chemistry content are shown above in bold. For those units a student may complete one re-take to show mastery of the concept, if needed, after completing the review work found at http: //chemastery.weebly.com. The re-take must be completed within 10 school days of the exam.
Supplies
The following supplies will be necessary in chemistry class: notebook, paper, pens, pencils, scientific calculator, and closed toe shoes.
Student Study Agreement Class Policies
Classroom standards of conduct
Consequences
1. Warning after class – teacher will record incident.
2. Second student conference – parent contact.
3. Further problems – referral.
4. Repeated offenses or problems will be dealt with accordingly including removal from this class.
Grading Policy: Grades include daily class participation, written work including class work, laboratory work and homework assignments, quizzes, tests and projects.
Course Components
Formative Assessments 40% - Class work, homework, quizzes, labs
Summative Assessments 60% - Test, labs
Grading scale
A 90-100%
B 80-89%
C 70-79%
D 60-69%
F 0-59%
Mrs. Kerney
Course Outline The goal of this course provides students with the study of the composition, properties, and changes associated with matter. The content includes the classification and structure of matter, atomic theory, periodic table, bonding, chemical formulas,
chemical reactions, balanced equations, behavior of gases, and an introduction to pH. Selected laboratory investigations on these topics practice the use of the scientific method, measurement, laboratory apparatus, and safety. Activities will include demonstrations, experiments and problem solving activities.
Textbook: Glencoe Chemistry - Matter and Change
Course Schedule:
1st Nine Weeks Topics
Unit 1: Measurement and Lab Skills
Unit 2: Properties of Matter
Unit 3: Atomic Theory and Structure
Unit 4a: Electrons and Modern Atomic Theory
Unit 4b: Nuclear Chemistry
2nd Nine Weeks Topics
Unit 5: The Periodic Table
Unit 6: Ionic Bonding and Nomenclature
Unit 7: covalent Bonding and Nomenclature
Cumulative Semester Exam
3rd Nine Weeks Topics
Unit 8: chemical Composition
Unit 9: chemical Reactions and Rates
Unit 10: Stoichiometry
Unit 11: KMT and Gas Laws
4th Nine Weeks Topics
Unit 12: Solutions and Chemical Equilibrium
Unit 13: Acids and Bases
Unit 14: Environmental Chemistry
Cumulative Final Exam
Key Units for mastery of chemistry content are shown above in bold. For those units a student may complete one re-take to show mastery of the concept, if needed, after completing the review work found at http: //chemastery.weebly.com. The re-take must be completed within 10 school days of the exam.
Supplies
The following supplies will be necessary in chemistry class: notebook, paper, pens, pencils, scientific calculator, and closed toe shoes.
Student Study Agreement Class Policies
- You are responsible for: keeping track of your assignments, making up missed work and exams, and obtaining missed handouts and notes.
- Missed labs must be made up or have an alternate assignment done (depending on the lab).
- Absence from an exam or quiz requires a make-up be administered upon return to class. In most cases makeups will be given IN CLASS the day of your return UNLESS YOU COME AND SEE ME BEFORE 7:25 AM THE DAY YOU RETURN. (Our test day is Friday and the makeup will be Monday).
- All extra credit is due on or before the announced due date and will NOT be accepted after that date. This provision includes absences due to illness. Work ahead of due dates.
- The careless use of equipment or materials in a lab that result in damage or a failed lab study will result in a grade of zero for the activity. Accidents that cannot be foreseen are excluded.
- Malicious activity such as the deliberate harming of equipment, students, the lab set-ups of other students, etc. will result in a zero for the activity, a conduct referral, and possible permanent removal from the Chemistry class.
- Plagiarism as well as other forms of cheating will result in a zero for the activity and a referral. All lab write-ups, research projects, extra credit projects, including data analysis and presentations, must be performed independently unless specified. Always cite references.
- Cell phones will absolutely NOT be allowed in class. If caught having one out on a test or quiz, it will be treated as cheating and will result in a zero.
Classroom standards of conduct
- It is important to treat all materials and displays in this classroom with respect.
- Deliberately tampering with another class’ materials will result in a referral.
- For safety reasons, no food or drink is allowed during a laboratory exercise.
- During non-lab classes, water bottles are permitted.
- Unkindness toward others will not be tolerated and is subject to referral.
- When an adult or another student enters the classroom to speak with the teacher during a lecture or discussion, all students will remain silent. If the conversation is prolonged, students should occupy themselves reading science handouts, notes, or text.
- All of the regulations delineated by SCHS, including dress codes, are in effect.
- You are encouraged to ask questions when time permits and to seek clarification during class, before or after school or at lunch.
- Pinnacle will be used but may not reflect extra credit or late work until the end of the quarter.
Consequences
1. Warning after class – teacher will record incident.
2. Second student conference – parent contact.
3. Further problems – referral.
4. Repeated offenses or problems will be dealt with accordingly including removal from this class.
Grading Policy: Grades include daily class participation, written work including class work, laboratory work and homework assignments, quizzes, tests and projects.
Course Components
Formative Assessments 40% - Class work, homework, quizzes, labs
Summative Assessments 60% - Test, labs
Grading scale
A 90-100%
B 80-89%
C 70-79%
D 60-69%
F 0-59%