CourseSyllabus(cont.)

633:Honors Chemistry 2014 -15

Instructor: / Mary Ellen Aleksza / Office: 201A / NHHS
1445 Route 31
Annandale, NJ
Phone: / 908-713-4199 extension4360 / Office Hours, other info. / Resource Room:
Mods 17-18
After school on late bus days and by appointment
E-mail
Website /
under construction but linked through science dept.

TEXT:

Chemistry, Brady 4th Edition

DESCRIPTION:

Chemistry is the study of matter, its interactions, and changes that it undergoes. In this course the development of the scientific method is presented along with the basic relationships of chemistry. Qualitative and quantitative analytical thinking will be developed based on laboratory experiences. This course is intended for students who plan a career in chemistry or related fields, or who desire an academically challenging course.

GOALS:

  1. Develop critical thinking skills
  2. Increase the students’ appreciation and understanding of the nature of the physical we live in.
  3. Form a base for higher-level science classes.
  4. Build interpersonal and communication skills using the terminology of Chemistry and the medium of science.

REQUIREMENTS:

Students will:
Participate in Lecture, laboratory, small group, large group and individual activity to achieve the goals as stated. Assignments will be given regularly to assess their knowledge.

RESOURCES:

Website:

Students in this class will need the following materials:

Scientific Calculator (Recommended Ti-36X)

Binder and lined paper

Pencil/eraser/pen

Graph paper 10 squares per inch

A good attitude about learning

Instruction

  • IwilluseavarietyofmethodstodeliverthecontentofChemistrytoyou.Themethodswillincludebutarenotlimitedtothefollowing:
  • LectureandDiscussion
  • DirectInstruction
  • CooperativeActivities/GroupActivities
  • LaboratoryInvestigations
  • Video
  • SelfGuided(POGILs)

EVALUATION:

Grades are determined using a points earned versus to total points available. Each assignment is given a point value and the student's percentage is applied to the report card letter grading system outlined in the student handbook.
I do not give grades. I reflect to you the grade you earned. I will use a variety of methods to assess your learning. Homework, test, quizzes, lab reports, in-class assignments, and projects are some of the methods used to evaluate learning. You will have ample opportunities for demonstrating your knowledge some informal and others formal .

STUDY ASSISTANCE:

During the day, from 7:45 to 2:30, the science resource center is staffed during all periods. The schedule of teachers available during each period is posted on the door of the resource center, room 259. Any student may seek help with any science course.

Academic Expectations

  • Payattention
  • Takenotes/Participate
  • Followinstructions –WrittenandOral
  • Safetyiscritical.Donotconductanyunauthorizedexperiments.
  • Completeyourassignments
  • Tests/quizzes
  • Readingassignments
  • LaboratoryExperiments andotherIn-classassignments
  • Homework
  • Projects and Lab reports

BehavioralExpectations

  • Beontimeandreadytolearn.Latetoclasseven30secondsisnotacceptable.Latetoclasswillberesultinateacherdetentionandattendancepolicyreferral.
  • Respectforself,classmates,teacher,andclassroom.
  • Apositiveattitudegoesalongway
  • Youcannottalkyourwayoutofasituationyoubehavedyourselfinto
  • Safetyviolationscannotbetolerated
  • Allschoolpolicieswillbeenforced

633: Honors Chemistry

Course Schedule

Topic / EstimatedClasses
Laboratory Safety and Equipment / 7
Matter,Change,andEnergy / 10
ScientificMeasurement / 10
ProblemSolving / 3
AtomicStructure / 6
ChemicalNamesandFormulas / 10
ChemicalQuantities / 10
ChemicalReactions / 10
Stoichiometry / 10
StatesofMatter / 3
Gases / 10
ElectronsinAtoms / 10
ChemicalPeriodicity / 10
IonicBonds / 2
CovalentBonds / 10
Water / 3
PropertiesofSolutions / 10
ReactionRatesandEquilibrium / 10
AcidsandBases / 7
NeutralizationandSalts / 7
Oxidation-ReductionReactions / 10
NuclearChemistry / 5
HydrocarbonCompounds / 10

By Marking Period:

Honors Chemistry

Marking Period 1

  • Introduction and Matter
  • Measurement and Problem Solving
  • Atomic Theory
  • Periodic Table
  • Electrons in atoms

Marking Period 2

  • Bonding
  • Names and Formula
  • Reactions
  • Moles
  • Stoichiometry

Marking Period 3

  • States of Matter
  • Thermochemistry
  • Gas Laws
  • Solutions

Marking Period 4

  • Rate and Equilibrium
  • Acids and Bases
  • Redox and Electrochemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Nuclear Chemistry
  • Famous Scientists (done throughout the year)
  • Careers in Chemistry/Science (done throughout the year)

**Thissyllabusissubjecttochangebytheteacheratanytimeinordertobestservetheneedsoftheclass.

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