COURSE NAME: Chemistry

UNIT TOPICS

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LAB

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CLASS FORMAT

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MATERIALS

The variety of topics is quite broad so most are presented as an overview / The variety of topics are supported by hands on lab activities / The following are procedures that are routine in the chemistry classroom / All students are required the have the following on the first day of class
  • Useful Mathematics in Chemistry: scientific notation, significant figures, % error, graphing
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  • Students are expected to be prepared, and work safely, but independently
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  • Class starts with a “GOTCHA” question(s), which must be done in journal
  • It reinforces the previous days content
  • Class ends with a closure activity: i.e. ticket out the door question(s)
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  • 1 “ 3 ring binder with folder (notepackets will be provided and kept in the binder)

  • Atomic Concepts: atom structure and model history
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  • Labs meet every other day
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  • There will be random Journalquizzes. These cover the “GOTCHA” question(s)
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  • Spiral notebook (used as a journal, keep in 3 ring binder)

  • Periodic Table of Elements: groups, periods, and trends
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  • Students must satisfactorily complete 85% of all laboratory activities: mastery
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  • Participation will be documented by earning stickers which will become a test grade every marking period
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  • Composition notebook for lab journal

  • Moles/Stoichiometry: chemistry math involving chemical formulas and chemical equations
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  • Formal lab reports will be done on Google Classroom to learn science lab formats for higher level science
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  • Homework given almost daily and is mandatory for success
  • Lowest quiz dropped each marking period
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  • Pocket folder (keep in 3 ring binder)

  • Chemical Bonding: nature of chemical bonds, bonds between atoms, molecular attractions
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  • Goggles and aprons must be worn for most experiments
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  • Midterm exam ½ year
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  • Blue or black pens
  • pencils

  • Physical Behavior of Matter: energy, matter, phases and their properties, gas laws, mixtures, and solutions
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  • There are special safety considerations i.e flames, fumes, waste disposal, spills, clean up
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  • Regents exam
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  • Scientific Calculator

  • Kinetics and Equilibrium: reaction rates and phase, solution and chemical equilibriums
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  • Virtual Labs called GIZMOS will be assigned regularly
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  • Students can get extra help from 2:35 –3:00 every day unless a meeting is scheduled

  • Organic Chemistry: bonding, hydrocarbons, other organic compounds, characteristics of organic compounds, and organic reactions
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  • Grading: tests: 55%
Quiz/WCCR: 25%
Lab: 15%
  • Oxidation-reduction: identifying redox reactions, electrochemistry, electrochemical cells, spontaneous reactions, balancing redox equations
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  • WCCR: weekly constructed
response- regents questions given on Mon. and due Fri.
  • Acids, Bases, Salts: electrolytes, neutralization, titration, and pH
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  • Triad seating and student centered learning

  • Nuclear Chemistry: natural and artificial radioactivity, emissions, detection, fission, fusion, and radioactive waste
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  • Music videos for various topics will be used