Mrs. Lori Lev Room 185
(847) 973-3748
llev@grantbulldogs.org
General
Chemistry
CONTACT INFORMATION:
I am generally available before or after school in room 185. If you have more than a quick
question, it is advised that you make an appointment with me to ensure availability. Please
come with your materials, attempted work, and specific questions.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Chemistry is the study of atoms and molecules and how they interact according to physical laws.
This is a qualitative and quantitative laboratory course with an emphasis on problem solving.
Topics and activities include measurement, matter, chemical formula writing, balancing equations,
atomic structure, atomic theory and the periodic table, chemical bonding, energy and chemical
changes, chemical equilibrium, and acids and bases.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
 There is no textbook for this class
 Pens (blue or black) and pencils
 Scientific calculator
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Loose leaf paper (or a spiral notebook)
3 ring binder (at least 1.5”)
Lab notebook (1” binder or smaller)
LEARNER OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, I will be able to answer the following questions:
 How does inquiry play a role in the scientific method?
 What are the basic skills needed to be successful in lab?
 How can scientific data be interpreted in written and graphical format?
 How can algebra skills be used to solve concrete problems?
 How can matter be classified?
 How do the properties of atoms relate to the behavior of materials?
 How are molecules and compounds named?
 How do atoms and molecules interact according to physical laws?
 What are the paths that energy takes through the physical world?
 What is the relationship between science and society?
 How can chemistry principles be applied to environmental issues?
 How can one apply scientific principles to everyday life?
GRADE CATEGORIES
Tests
40%
Quizzes
10%
Labs
30%
Classwork
20%
GRADING SCALE
100 – 89.6
A
89.5 – 79.6 B
79.5 – 69.6 C
69.5 – 59.6 D
59.5 – 0
F
REQUEST FOR ABSENT WORK
If you are absent from class, you must contact your teacher via the e-mail address at the top of the
syllabus to obtain the materials and assignments during your absence.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
All students deserve a healthy learning environment and evaluations that are based on their
honest independent efforts. A clear sense of academic honesty and responsibility is fundamental
to good scholarship and learning. You are encouraged to form study groups and to problem solve
together. The normal expectation is that the work on quizzes and exams is your own and that
homework and lab reports, while discussed with other students, is of your own creation.
Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Please refer to your student handbook.
STUDENT BEHAVIOR
In addition to all Grant High School rules outlined in the Student Handbook, students are expected
to:
G – Get to class on time and prepared.
R – Respect yourself and others.
A – Actively participate.
N – Never give less than your best.
T – Take responsibility.
SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
Semester 1:
 Lab Techniques
 Matter and Energy
 Atomic Structure
 The Quantum Model and Electron
Configurations
 Periodic Trends
 Chemical Bonding and Ionic Formulas
 Covalent Bonding and VSEPR
 Dimensional Analysis
 The Mole and Empirical Formulas
Semester2:
 Chemical Equations
 Stoichiometry
 Heat and Thermodynamics
 The Gas Laws
 Solutions and Solubility
 Kinetics and Chemical Equilibrium
 Acids and Bases
 Toxic Risk
 Biochemistry
Further specific course information is available on the Addendum for this class.