Welcome
to the
SDOHS Open House
Academy Chemistry
Mr. Burton
August. 19th, 2014
I.
Introduction
Jim Burton
• Grew up in Upstate NY
• Received B.S. and M.A.T. from Cornell
University
• Taught HS Bio/Chem in NY for 9 years
• Taught HS Bio/Chem in OH for 12 years
• National Board Certified Science Teacher
• Moved to AZ from Ohio (Summer 2011)
• 4th Year at O’Connor
II. Course Topics
• Chapter I:
• Chapter 2:
• Chapter 3:
• Chapter 4:
Introduction to
Chemistry
Analyzing Data
Matter: Properties and
Changes
The Structure of the
Atom
II. Course Topics
• Chapter 5:
• Chapter 6:
• Chapter 7:
• Chapter 8:
• Chapter 9:
Electrons in Atoms
The Periodic Table and
Periodic Law
Ionic Compounds and
Metals
Covalent Bonding
Chemical Reactions
III. Coursework
Semester Average (18 wk average)
• Exams/Quizzes (60%)
• Laboratory Work (12%)
• Homework
(8%)
*Please check PowerSchool
IV. Testing/Grading
Semester Cumulative Exam
• DVUSD Written Final
• DVUSD Multiple Choice
• Sophomore Portfolio
Final Average
Semester Average (18 wk average) =
Semester Exam
=
(5%)
(10%)
(5%)
80%
20%
HONORS: NO GRADE OPTION
V. Course Format
Notes
• A note packet will be provided for each
unit.
Homework/Labwork
• Worksheets
• Text reading and questions
• Lab Reports
Course Format
Academy Work
• Projects for Portfolio
• Lab Reports for Portfolio
• Readings from Selected Books
Napoleon’s Buttons: 17 Molecules that Changed History
The Disappearing Spoon and Other Tales of Madness,
Love, and the History of the World From the Periodic Table
of the Elements
Course Format
Quizzes:
• One or more quizzes per chapter.
• Students may re-take quizzes, prior to the
chapter test.
Chapter Tests:
• Exams are divided into sections (Outcomes)
which align with the note packets.
• Each section is scored individually.
• One time only, no re-tests on Chapter Exams
BYOD:
• iPAD Mini assigned to each student (Jan.)
Office Hours
By Appointment:
• Before or After School when
available.
Contact Information
Jim Burton
jim.burton@dvusd.org
School Voicemail: (623)-445-7271
Course Documents:
• www.schoology.com
• Course:“Hchem Burton Period ___ ”