Narda Butler, 10075 Grover Cir., Anchorage, AK 99507 907.346.1189
Chemistry
ILP and Syllabus
Chemistry 242100/242200
Description: A beginning course that will include a study of the following concepts: atomic structure, mole concept, chemical periodicity, writing formulas and equations, nomenclature of compounds, chemical bonding, use of symbols, valence, physical and chemicalproperties, elements, mixtures and compounds, kinetic molecular theory of solids, liquid and gases. The second semester will include the additional major concepts: oxidation, reduction, reaction rates, chemical equilibrium, acids, bases, pH, ionization, stoichiometry, heat of reactions, gas laws, molar concentrations, solutions and solubilities. Laboratory skills will include: measure mass and volumes, measure temperature, measure melting point and boiling point, filtering and decanting, graphing, interpretation of data, observation, description, recording, measuring pH, titration, pressure of gases, calorimetry and preparation of solutions. The class begins with two weeks of math refresher information.
The class meets one time per week for two hours. Students are given daily homework assignments that are to be completed at home and overseen by parents.
Curriculum: The Spectrum Chemistry by Wilemon and Dobbins, Beginnings Publishing;
Bridge Math by Dobbins, Beginnings Publishing;
3-Ring Binder with 31 numbered dividers.
Requirements: Students are expected to attend class regularly, complete homework assignments and participate in any online or in-class group activities offered.
Grading: Letter grades will be assigned based upon percentage correct on homework assignments (10 points each), lab reports (10 points each), quizzes (50 points each) and one midterm and one final (150 points each).
Requisitions:
Please requisition the texts ASAP. I have permission to distribute copies until the books come in. You will get them faster if you buy them personally then submit a request for reimbursement. It is important to request that the publisher ship them Priority Mail; otherwise it takes weeks to get them.
Please requisition "Chemistry Tutoring" from Narda Butler or DreamSpinner Learning for one year of instruction (service), for $450
Finally, parents, please go to: and print out the Tutorials Requirements and Commitment page. Read it and, if you agree, sign it and send it with your student on the first day of class.
Chemistry Syllabus
Classes will be held on Wednesdays, 11:30-1:30 at 10075 Grover Dr.
Directions: We live near Service High School. From Dimond/New Seward intersection, travel east on Abbott, pass the Fred Meyer's and McDonalds near Lake Otis, continue on Abbott. Service High School is on your left. Go six tenth of a mile past Service, turn right on Homestead and take an immediate left onto Grover. Go one half mile up and around and our brown house is the second to last at the end of the cul-de-sac on the left. There is a small split rail fence in front. The house number is beside the front door.
Homework assignments will be available on the website:
Aug 251Intro and Bridge Math , text 2-11
Sept 12Bridge Math 2, text 12-21
Sept 83Quiz on Bridge Math, text 22-26
Sept 154Quiz 1, text 28-45
Sept 225text 46-60
Sept 296Quiz 2, text 61-64
Oct 6 NO CLASS - HSGQE Testing
Oct 137text 65-69
Oct 208text 70-85
Oct 279Quiz 3, text 86-96
Nov 310text 97-101
Nov 1011text 102-106
Nov 1712Quiz 4, text 107-112 (Also, Narda's Birthday!!)
Nov 1113text 113-123
Nov 2414text 124-138
Dec 115 Quiz 5, text 140-143
Dec 15NO CLASS - Built in make-up day
Dec 22 & 29NO CLASS -Merry Christmas, Happy New Year!
Jan 516text 144-150
Jan 12 17Quiz 6, Review for midterm
Jan 1818Midterm
Jan 2619text 153-160
Feb 220text 161-167
Feb 921Quiz 7, text 168-180
Feb 1622text 181-192
Feb 2323text 193-196
Mar 224Quiz 8, text 198-200
Mar 9NO CLASS - Spring Break
Mar 1625text 201-203
Mar 2326Quiz 9, text 204-208
Mar 3027text 211-216
Apr 6NO CLASS - SBA Testng
Apr 13 28text 217-225
Apr 2029text 228-229
Apr 2730Quiz 10, text 231-235
May 431text 236-247
May 1132Review for Final
May 1833Final
May 25*Reserved for make-up day