AP Chemistry Course Syllabus

AP Chemistry Course Syllabus

School Year: 2012-2013

Course Overview

Welcome to the most challenging and rigorous, yet enlightening Chemistry class you will take in High School. AP Chemistry is a very demanding course as it requires time and hard work. In this AP Chemistry class, you will learn the chemistry basics, theories, and laws governing a wide range of skills and abilities. In the process, you should improve both your thinking and your problem solving skills. These abilities that you learn in this class will enable you to tackle and resolve tasks that you will encounter in the future. If you work hard, ask questions, and do all of the assigned work, then you will succeed.

Chemistry is a study of the relationship between the structure and properties of matter. You will learn the following concepts: the nature of matter, gas laws, thermodynamics, stoichiometry, bonding, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibria, heat, changes in matter, atomic structure, periodic table, bonding, formulas, equations, mole concept, gas laws, energy and order, catalytic systems, reaction rates, equilibrium, solutions, nuclear chemistry, electrochemistry, and organic chemistry are specific topics to be considered. In this course, these topics will be discussed.

This AP Chemistry Course meets 5 days a week for 90 minutes a day over the second semester (18 weeks). This course will give a student one high school credit based on a 6 point grading scale. This schedule insures students will have adequate time to cover all of the required content for Florida State Department of Education and the AP College Board.

This Chemistry course is designed to be the equivalent of the general chemistry course usually taken during the first year of college. There are 5 major components that will be covered this year:

·  Structures of Matter (20%)

·  States of Matter (20%)

·  Reactions (35-40%)

·  Descriptive Chemistry (10-15%)

·  Laboratory with a continual intertwining of calculations. (5-10%)

LABORATORTY

Laboratory experimentation is a major component of this class to produce inquiry and problem solving thinking. Some labs will be conducted during class but students are expected to set aside 45 to 90 minutes a week to commit to a lab/preparation outside of class. This is either to make solutions, or to redo a lab to get better results.

In the laboratory experiments portion of this class, students will be able to:

·  Think analytically and to reduce problems to identifiable, answerable questions;

·  Understand problems expressed as experimental questions;

·  Design and carry out experiments that answer questions;

·  Manipulate data acquired during an experiment – perhaps even to guide progress;

·  Make conclusions and evaluate the quality and validity of such conclusions;

·  Propose further questions for study

·  Communicate accurately and meaningfully about observations and conclusions.

The AP Chemistry curriculum is very lab intensive, and the College Board is intent on making the AP Chemistry class equivalent to a first-year college chemistry course. To that end, at least six class periods or the equivalent per week will be scheduled for an AP Chemistry course (Mondays after 2:45 to

4:30 pm). This will meet our goal of laboratory time to complete specific and allotted student labs. The students will be engaged in laboratory work, yet the time will also be flexible to meet students’ needs and work schedules.

AP Chemistry Program: Exam Resource and Program Information Booklet

Provided Course Material

Textbook

·  Zumdahl and Zumdahl, Chemistry, 8th Edition, Brooks/Cole, Belmont, CA., 2010

Additional Materials

·  Vonderbrink, Sally Ann. Laboratory Experiments for Advanced Placement Chemistry Illinois: Flinn Scientific, Inc.* (Handouts)

·  Zumdahl. Chemistry 8th ed. Boston, New York: Houghton Mifflin. (Individual, PC Web Version for the home. )

·  Nelson, John and Kemp, Kenneth Chemistry -The Central Science; Laboratory Experiments New Jersey: Pearson, Prentice Hall** (Handouts) 2 ~ Moses N. AP Chemistry

·  Little, John G. and Hall, James F. AP Experimental Chemistry, 8th Edition Zumdahl and Zumdahl, Brooks/Cole, Belmont, CA., 2010

·  Study Guide for Zumdahl and Zumdahl’s Chemistry, Kelter, Paul, 8th edition, Brooks/Cole, Belmont, CA., 2010

·  Fast Track To A 5, Preparing for the AP Chemistry Examination, Knoespel, Sheldon; Ohn-Sabatello, Tina; Morlan,

·  Gordon, for Chemistry 7th and 8th Editions by Steven S. Zumdahl and Susan A. Zumdahl, Brooks/Cole,Belmont, CA, 2010

Additional Materials:

·  High School Chemistry for AP Achievement (http://www.trivedichemistry.com/index.php/ap-chemistry)

·  Chemistry, A Project of the American Chemical Society, W. H. Freeman and Company, New York, 2005

·  Chemistry: A Study of Matter, Garrett, Alfred B., Lippincott, W.T., Verhoek, Frank Henry, Blaisdell Publishing Company, Waltham, Massachusetts, 1968

·  Chemical Analysis, An Advanced Text and Reference, 2nd Edition, Laitinen, Herbert A., and Harris, Walter E., McGraw-Hill, 1975.

·  Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry, Skoog, Douglas A., West, Donald M., 3rd Edition, Holt, Rinehart and Winston, New York, 1976.

·  Internet: YouTube, TeacherTube, and AP Chem web sites.

AP Chemistry Lab Report Grading Rubric

Name: ______Date ______

Lab Title: ______

Points Received

1. Lab report 30 points ______

2. With introductory, data, and conclusion 15 points ______

paragraphs (tables, etc.)

3. With introduction of data in data paragraph 10 points ______

(and introduction of data tables)

4. With summary of procedure in introductory 10 point ______

paragraph

5. With a correct explanation of the concept in 10 point ______

introductory paragraph

6. With the focus statement answered in the 25 points ______

conclusion paragraph Reasonable analysis

of data.

Total 100 points ______

When finished please evaluate your work and indicate the grade

you believe you earned. Explain your reasoning.

Grade Rec’d

Websites used as resources:

·  www.sciencegeek.net - quiz yourself on different chemistry topics

·  www.ptable.com - Periodic Table information

·  www.adriandingleschemistrypage.com - net ionic equations; pop quizzes; helpful info/explanations

·  www.collegeboard.com/apcentral - answers questions about all the Advanced Placement tests

·  www.google.com –used to look up YouTube videos and relevant research data.

School Linked: http://grades.lake.k12.fl.us eSembler

Materials Students will need for class

·  2 in. Binder (dividers as needed)

·  Compositions Bound 5 x 5 Quad Ruled Graph Notebook no wires

·  Scientific Calculator (LHS will provide a TI-84Plus Graphing Calculator)

·  Writing Utensils (Blue or Black Pen in lab notebooks only)

·  Colored Pencils (Provided by LHS)

·  Highlighters

·  Index Cards (for your study use)

TECHNOLOGY

·  Cell phones may not be used in any way during school hours. Please see planner for details concerning the cell phone policies set by Lake County Public Schools.

·  Use of school computers and laptops is subject to school policy.

·  Calculators are scientific/mathematic tools that can be very useful in the school setting. Games on calculators are, however, unacceptable. If I see games on your calculator in my class, I will clear the memory on your calculator. Repeat offenders will have their parents contacted.

·  Apart from your calculator, no use of any other electronic devices in class will be permitted.

FOOD/DRINK

·  No food or drink is allowed by students in class, except during class sponsored activities (food labs, parties, etc.)

·  Water bottles are acceptable in class, provided they have lids and are kept out of the way.

·  Absolutely no food or drink is allowed in the lab. This includes water bottles and gum as well.

Grading Scale

Grading will be based on an approximate average of your total points using the following scale.

Tests 50%

Quizzes 20%

Labs 20%

Daily Grades 10%

Students are strongly encouraged to check their grades regularly. Mistakes can be made.

Individual test grades may be curved according to the highest grade in the class and based on difficulty and rigor of the test. Students will not receive the curve if they are missing work. See late and make up work.

Letter Grade Equivalent to: **

Honors/AP Honors

90 % - 100% A 6.0

80% - 89% B 5.0

70% - 79% C 4.0

60% - 69% D 2.0

0% - 59% F 0

Tests – all tests will be made up of AP type questions. Therefore they are challenging and timed. Because of this the scale for exams will be:

·  60% and over = A equivalent to a 5 on AP Exam

·  50 % = B equivalent to a 4 on AP Exam

·  33 % = C equivalent to a 3/2 on AP Exam

·  28% and under = D equivalent to a 2/1 on AP Exam

**The scale provided above is subject to change, it is a close approximation of scores from prior years in Lake County’s AP Chemistry classes.

Make up and late work:

1. Homework assignments are due the next day unless otherwise stated by the instructor.

2. Late work is unacceptable as this is a college course. In this new age of technology, there should not be a reason an assignment is late. The assignments can be submitted for grading by fax, email, or in class either before it is due or the day it is due. If extenuating circumstances do arise, individual requests for turning work in late will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact your instructor if this is the case.

3. Tests and announced quizzes must be made up on the day a student returns.

4. If a student is gone for an extended period of time, they need to see the instructor for makeup work. Hopefully, they can get this before the absence.

5. Students will not be able to make up work from the beginning of the term. They will need to keep track of assignments they have turned in. The use of eSembler will aid in keeping track of work turned in.

6. Incentive to being here every day(excused or unexcused):

a. Absent 0 days = 9 pts to exam

b. Absent 1 day = 6 pts to exam

c. Absent 2-3 days = 3 pts to exam

d. Absent more than 4 days = 0 pts to exam

7. Students only have 2 days to make up work. (See LHS Attendance Policy 2010-2011)

Scholarly etiquette: It is very important that students learn the proper means and methods to interact with adults and peers in scholastic and business setting. To this aim, I would like to maintain a fair and business-like class atmosphere by asking that students adhere to the following:

·  Please raise your hand to be recognized before speaking. Interrupting the instructor or other classmates is not acceptable behavior. “Popcorn” sessions are done on a weekly basis.

·  When class time is given to students to work on homework assignments, please do not waste that time by unnecessary socializing.

·  Always be courteous to other classmates and the instructor.

·  Ask before removing or using something that belongs to someone else.

·  Plagiarism/cheating are serious offenses. If caught plagiarizing from another student both students will receive a zero and a phone call will be made home. Next offense student will receive an F as a final grade and a referral will be written to the appropriate administrator.

Class organization

Please see Lake County School Website for Leesburg High School at http://lake.k12.fl.us/LH for discussions, lecture notes, labs, timeline, and course materials that will be placed on the above site.

Extra help:

Chemistry is a difficult, but manageable class. Therefore, I do not expect students to understand the concepts right away. I am available for help outside of class. If you have questions about course materials (and you would be strange if you didn't), your grade, or you would just like to talk about chemistry and life, I encourage you to drop me an email or talk to me after class. My help sessions for AP Chemistry will be on Mondays and Thursdays immediately after school from 2:45 to 4:00 pm.

School Tardy Policy “To be early is to BE ON TIME, to be on time is to BE LATE, to be late is UNACCEPTABLE”

TARDY - to be late, any student that is not in his or her seat when the bell rings to begin class or when the door is shut after the bell rings.

1. TARDY POLICY

A student is considered tardy to class after the bell unless excused by a note from school personnel.

·  1st tardy Parent note-no detention, but still counted as tardy.

·  1st tardy No note-Warning and/or detention (teacher’s discretion)

·  2nd tardy Detention (Served with the teacher)

·  3rd tardy Teacher to notify student of (1) unexcused absence/ Remind student next tardy will be a referral to office/Teacher to notify parent and office.

·  4th tardy Teacher refer student to Assistant Principal’s office- Saturday School (Administration to notify parents)

·  5th tardy Refer to Assistant Principal—Saturday School (Administration to notify parents)

·  6th tardy Refer to Assistant Principal—Teacher to notify student of 2nd unexcused absence (Administration to notify parents)

·  7th tardy Refer to Assistant Principal—Gross insubordination-out of school suspension

3 tardies=1 unexcused absence

Missing 30 minutes or more of a class constitutes an absence.

If you have an unexcused tardy, (all tardies that come from administration are the only excused tardy I will accept) will not be able to make up the quiz, if it is by any other school personnel.

Dates to Remember

February 21 First 9 Wks Exam (AP Multiple Choice)

March 20 MidTerm exam (Both Multiple choice and Free response)

April 27 mock AP exam over all material 7am in the media

Center

May 6 AP chemistry exam

AP Chemistry Course Timeline Leesburg High School

FY 2012-2013

Topic ,Approximate # of days, Dates, (Test )

0:Intro to Chemistry , 3, January 22-24

1: Matter and Measurement/Periodic Table Intro, 3, January 25-29

2: Atoms, Molecules, Ions, Chemical Names, 3, January 30-February 1

3: Stoichiometry/Chemical Equations, 3, February 4- 6

4: Chemical Reactions and Solution Stoichiometry, 3, February 7-11

5: Gases, 3, February 12-14

7: Electronic Structure/Periodicity, 3, February 15-20

8: Bonding, 3, February 21-25

9: Organic Chemistry, 3, Feruary 26-28