Tomball Memorial High School!

Level Chemistry

2017-2018Fall Semester

Instructor:Mr. DanielSautural

Classes:

  • 2nd, 3rd& 4th AP Physics
  • 5th6th Level Chemistry
  • 7th(Swim & Dive)

Conference Period:

  • 1st Period


Rooms: 2317

Email:

Textbook:

  • Chemistry Mater & Change

©2015McGraw-Hill Education

  • On-line Textbook:TBA

Website: TBA

Chemistry is the study of matter and the changes it undergoes. Chemistry is often called the central science, because a basic knowledge of chemistry is essential for students of biology, physics, geology, ecology and many other subjects. Chemistry is an active, evolving science that has vital importance to our world, in both the realm of nature and the realm of society. Its roots are ancient, but as we will see, chemistry is every bit a modern science.

We will begin our study of chemistry at the macroscopic level, where we can see and measure the material of which the world is made. We will discuss the scientific method, which provides the framework for research not only in chemistry but in all other sciences as well.

Syllabus:

1st Nine Weeks

Unit 1: Classification of Matter and Changes

Introduction to Chemistry, Classroom Procedures, Safety in the Chemistry Laboratory, Classification of Matter, Chemical and Physical Changes, Measurement with Accuracy and Precision

Unit 2: Historical Development: Atomic Theory and The Periodic Table

Atomic Theory Historical Development, Historical Development of Periodic Table, Atoms, Ions and Weighted Mass

2nd Nine Weeks

Unit 4: Bonding: Covalent

Covalent Bonding Introduction, Covalent Naming and Formula Writing, VSEPR Theory, Molecular Geometry

Unit 5: Bonding: Ionic and Metallic

Ionic Bonding Introduction, Ionic Naming and Formula Writing, Metallic Bonding

Supplies for the Classroom: Please have all supplies in by the end of the 1stweek. Thank you.

1)1 x Facial tissue box (example: Kleenex ®)

2)1 x Small Pump Soap or Hand Sanitizer (example: Dial ® or Purell ®)

3)1 x Canister of Disinfecting Wipes (ex: Clorox wipes ®)

4)1 x Roll of Paper Towel (ex: Bounty ®)

General Supplies to have for Class

1)1 x Three-ring binder 1” to 1 ½”& Loose-leaf paper

2)Pens, Pencils & Erasers

3)1 x Highlighters

4)1 x Color Pencils

5)Composition Notebook: Either standard or college ruled anyassorted colors, 9-3/4" x 7-1/2"This will be your Lab Interactive Notebook.

6)Scientific Calculator: must be “Scientific”. Look for a calculator with buttons for “sin”, “cos”, and “tan”. The TI-30X IIS Scientific Calculator can be bought for $8.88. Certainly, a graphing calculator will be more than adequate. Be sure your name is on the calculator.

General Rules and Expectations

1. Expect to:

  • learn, so listen to the lectures and think about them.
  • stay alert and focused on chemistry.
  • ask questions and participate in the activities.
  • read the book for another perspective and resource

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2. Expect to be in class, on time, with all your supplies, every time the class meets

3. Expect to work hard

-you can succeed in this class, but only if you put forward full effort

-do your own work. This is the only way you can learn!

4. Expect to come in for extra help

-everyone needs some one-on-one help sometime. If you are having chemistry trouble, come in for help.

5. Expect to enjoy chemistry

-I don't teach chemistry because it is a dull impossible course.

-I teach chemistry because it is an interesting and exciting to learn how thing work in our world. Simply, ChemRox!

Grading Policy

Major – 70% of the nine weeks grade.

  • Tests
  • Tests are important indicators of your understanding of what we are studying.
  • They indicate to both you and I how well you as an individual are learning the material.
  • Tests are typically a mixture of multiple choice, short answer, essay and math problems.
  • On test day, you must bring a calculator & pencils with erasers.
  • All test materials must be turned back in when the test is over.
  • Most tests will take the entire period. However, bring your supplies and a bookjust in case you finish early.
  • Reteach Policy
  • Remediation and corrections will be completedafter the test is return to the student.
  • All questions missed on the test will be corrected with a detail description of the error and proof of understanding.
  • Point will be award ONLY if 100% completion of test corrections.
  • Point will be based on square root of the raw grade X 10.
  • Formal Labs
  • Physics is more than reading about what others have done. Physics is personally observing, measuring and predicting the behavior of experimental objects.
  • Lab reports will usually be given, but some will be handwritten, following an outline that will be provided.
  • Lab reports will typically be due the day after the lab is completed.
  • Projects
  • Each nine weeks students will do a project
  • Late work policy will apply

Daily Work– 30% of the nine weeks grade.

  • Homework Assignments
  • To help you practice applying new ideas and skills, and to help you prepare for tests, there will be homework assignments.
  • Reading the textbook is an important assignment. Time in class is very short. We will often concentrate on the math problems in class, while the textbook will give important background explanations.
  • Homework assignments will be graded daily. Many assignments will be graded in class.
  • Honesty in peer grading is expected, and dishonest acts will be treated as cheating & a ZERO will be assigned for that assignment for all students involved after parents have be contacted.
  • Quizzes
  • Quizzes are short assessments over parts of the unit.
  • The quizzes are random and are based on chapter reading, assignments, & labs

Late Work

  • Daily work that is assigned as homework will not be accepted for full credit if turned-in/completed late.
  • Homework will be accepted for a maximum grade of 50% if turned in by the next class period.
  • Major will be accepted late for a 15%, 30%, & 50% penalty for each day accordingly to due date.

Respect Policy– At Tomball Memorial High School, respect is the cornerstone of all our interactions and behaviors. We acknowledge the dignity and worth of one another, and strive never to diminish another by our conduct or our attitudes.

  • Definition of misconduct: Any physical, spoken or written act of abuse, violence, harassment, intimidation, extortion, the use of vulgarity, cursing, making remarks of a personally destructive nature toward any other person, and any restriction or prevention of free movement of an individual. This prohibition applies whether the act is deliberate, intentional or unintentional or is directed toward an individual or group regarding race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, political or religious ideology. Federal law and State of Texas rules and regulations will apply.

Corrective Action:

  • Disciplinary actions may include: conference, parent notification, counseling, detention, In-School-Suspension, Out-Of-School-Suspension, Alternative Education Placement.
  • Police may be contacted; charges may be filed.