River Forest High School
Chemistry II Honors (Dual Credit-Purdue North Central)
Course Description and Classroom Procedures
Contact info:
Mr. Brooks (B.S. Governors State University 2001, M.A. Concordia University 2012)
Room 101
Introduction
This chemistry class is the equivalent of the freshman level chemistry course offered at Purdue North Central, or PNC, campus for non-chemistry majors or for students wishing additional preparation for higher level chemistry courses in college. Additional topics included in the PNC curriculum will also be included. The lecture portion of the course will cover the core RFHS & state curriculum for honors chemistry but in greater depth in most cases. The lab portion will include a minimum of 9laboratory experimentswhich will require the submission of a formal typed lab report.
Upon successful completion of this course, a student may be eligible to enter a variety of science & health career programs including biochemical, medical, dental, or research just to name a few.
Research conducted by universities has shown that students who have completed one or more dual credit courses in high school are more likely to:
*maintain a higher GPA in college level work
*have higher scores on tests in their college courses
*tend to stay in college
*graduate on time in four years
Minimum General Student Admission Standards for Chemistry II Honors Dual credit
1.Have a GPA of 2.7 or higher
2.Be on track toward earning a Core 40 or Core 40 with Academic
Honors Diploma
3.Have completed Chemistry 1 at RFHS
Textbook
Chemistry Chang 2007
Learning Goals
- To begin to make the transition from high school to college level
expectations.
- To demonstrate a high level of proficiency of the chemistrycontent
below at the college level as a result of this course.
Instructional Methods
*lecture
*demonstrations
*discussion
*hands-on lab exercises
*computer virtual labs
*testing(chapter/unit & vocabulary quizzes/midterm and final review)
Daily Routine
1. Go over plan for the day and assignment due dates/quiz and test dates
2. Go over previous quiz/test/homework
3. Topic of the Day
**introduction, presentation, & guided practice
4. Homework Assignment
Required Materials
*textbook(can be kept in room)
*3-ring binder (notebook)(can be kept in room)
*pencil and pen (not red)
*paper
*scientific calculator (some classroom calculators will be available)
Attendance
*You are tardy if you are not in the room, prepared to begin class, when the bell sounds
*Arriving to class “pass-less” >5 minutes after the bell is truancy and will result in referral to the office for a class suspension.
Passes
*Passes will be issued for “emergencies” only at the teacher’s discretion, but do not plan on taking care of personal errands during class time
General Behavior Guidelines and Classroom Procedures
*All rules and procedures outlined in the current edition of the student handbook, this handout, and the Lab Safety Agreement will be followed
*Electronic devices such as cell phones, Ipods, etc. are not to be “on, seen, or heard” in the classroom
*Set high personal goals
*Take responsibility for your actions
*Show respect for your fellow students
*Show respect for the instructor
*Show respect for the room and its contents
*Stay attentive, alert & awake during class
*Stay in your assigned seat until the bell rings
*Respectfully wait your turn to interact and question
*Gum chewing and “discreet” drinking of water is permitted in the classroom area; no eating or drinking of any kind is allowed in the lab area
*Appropriate clothing (including closed shoes) are required during lab experiments
*Cheating is not tolerated. Your grade will be reduced or you may receive a zero
*Consequences for inappropriate behavior include: warning, parent contact, detention, work detail, removal from class, suspension from class, or referral to school administration
Homework
*All assignments, quiz dates, and test dates are listed on the screen, chalkboard, and on the class website
*Late homework assignments are not accepted for credit
*Assignments are due at the beginning of the period unless otherwise directed
*All of the assignments for a unit will be collected on the test day for that unit and credit given for work completed
*Be sure to preview, read, and reread each chapter section as it is covered
Binders
*The following is to be placed in your binder & stored on the class shelf:
Dividers labeled as:
a.Notes (chapter objective sheet & chapter student notes)
b.Labs (signed copy of lab safety contract & chapter labs)
c.Homework (chapter worksheets/handouts)
d.signed copy of the class procedures(this document)
e. extra paper
*Do not remove any items from your binder until the end of a grading period
*At the end of each quarter, I will provide storage for all notes, labs, and homework from the previous grading period
Tests
*Given the next class day following the last homework discussion day
*Reminders will be sent out via email
*Be aware of the test schedule in case you are absent. You should be prepared to take the test if one is scheduled the day you return. Students often end up receiving a lower grade if they put off taking the test.
Grading (weighted scale)
Quarter grades: Semester Grades:
*Examinations & Quizzes 40% 1st 9 weeks 40%
*Lab Reports & Quizzes 40% 2nd 9 weeks 40%
*Classwork & Homework 20% Final Exam 20%
(including binder)
Grading Scale:
100.-99.5% A+ 79.4-77.5% C+
99.4-91.5% A 77.4-71.5% C
91.4-89.5% A- 71.4-69.5% C-
89.4-87.5% B+ 69.4-67.5% D+
87.4-81.5% B 67.4-61.5% D
81.4-79.5% B- 61.4-59.5% D-
59.4-.000% F
Make-up Work
*Due to the intensity of this course, make-up work should be completed as soon as possible so that you do not fall further behind
* A zero will be recorded on Harmony until the makeup assignment is completed and turned in for grading
*Help is available before school, during lunch and my prep period.
*If you intend to be absent for several days, please contact the school for an assignment list
Labs
1. It is my philosophy that laboratory work is an integral part of any chemistry course. We will be performing approximately 9 or more labs over the school year.
2. Lab handouts will be provided for each lab. It is the student’s responsibility to read over the lab and complete all pre-lab assignments that are required.
River Forest High School Chemistry II: Honors Course Schedule
1st Semester: (all time frames are approximate)
Chapter 1: Chemistry-The Study of Change-four days
Chapter 2: Atoms, Molecules & Ions-two weeks
Chapter 23: Nuclear Chemistry-three days
Chapter 3: Mass Relationships in Chemical Reactions-two weeks
Chapter 24: Organic Chemistry-one week
Chapter 4 section 4.1, 4.5, and 4.6: Reactions in Aqueous Solutions-one week
Chapter 14: Chemical Equilibrium-three weeks
Chapter 4 section 4.2, 4.3 & 4.7: Reactions in Aqueous Solutions-one week
Chapter 16: Acid-Base Equilibria and Solubility Equilibria-two weeks
Chapter 15: Acids & Bases-two weeks
Midterm Exam
Second semester: (all time frames are approximate)
Chapter 19: Electrochemistry-one week
Chapter 18: Entropy, Free Energy & Equilibrium-one week
Chapter 6: Thermochemistry-one week
Chapter 13: Chemical Kinetics-one week
Chapter 5: Gases-one week
Chapter 7: Quantum Theory & the Electronic Structure of Atoms-one week
Chapter 8: Periodic Relationships-one week
Chapter 9: Chemical Bonding-one week
Chapter 10: Molecular Geometry & Hybridization of Atomic Orbitals-one
week
Chapter 11: Intermolecular Forces & Liquids and Solids-one week
Chapter 12: Physical Properties of Solutions-one week
Final Exam & PNC Exam
Indiana Chemistry Standards
Standard 1: Properties and States of Matter
- Describe the nature of physical and chemical properties and changes of matter.
- Compare and contrast states of matter at the molecular level.
Standard 2: Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table
- Describe how the properties and arrangements of the subatomic particles contribute to the structures of atoms.
- Describe how the structure of the periodic table reflects the numbers of electrons and protons and the configuration of electrons in an atom.
Standard 3: Bonding and Molecular Structure
- Describe how the configuration of electrons within an atom determines its interactions with other atoms.
- Describe the attractive forces among molecules and their effect on chemical and physical properties.
Standard 4: Reactions and Stoichiometry
- Use balanced chemical equations and the mole concept to determine the quantities of reactants and products.
Standard 5: Behavior of Gases
- Using the kinetic molecular theory, describe and explain the behavior of ideal gases.
- Using the ideal gas equation of state PV = nRT, examine the relationship among the number of moles, volume, pressure and temperature for ideal gases.
Standard 6: Thermochemistry
- Recognize that chemical reactions result in either the release or
absorption of energy.
- Apply the law of conservation of energy.
Standard 7: Solutions
- Describe the composition and characteristics of solutions.
- Identify the factors that qualitatively affect solubility, reaction rates and dynamic equilibrium.
Standard 8: Acids and Bases
- Use acid-base definitions to identify acids and bases when given their formulas and reactions.
- For any aqueous solution, explain the meaning of the value indicated by the pH scale in terms of the hydrogen ion concentration.
Standard 9: Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Describe the unique nature of carbon atoms’ ability to bond to one another and other elements, which forms countless carbon-based substances and macromolecules.
Student Acknowledgement
I have read, understood, and agree to comply with all of the classroom rules and requirements.
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(Student’s signature)(Date)
Parent Acknowledgement
I have reviewed the rules and requirements for this class.
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(Parent signature)(Date)
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