Westford Academy
Mr. Brown's CP Chemistry
Unit 1: Matter Pacing Guide
Topic Covered in the Unit
1. Class Introduction
2. Classification of Matter
3. Pure Substances vs. Mixtures
4. Physical Properties and Changes
DAY
1
2
3
4
5
6
5. Chemical Properties and Changes
6. Lab Equipment and Use
7. Lab Safety
8. Qualitative vs. Quantitative Measurements
In Class Assignment
1. Class Introduction and Teaching Beliefs
2. Class Syllabus
3. Grading Policy
4.Student Work and Responsibility
5. Websites We Will Use in Class and @
Home
6. Extra Help
7. Contact Information
8. Online Questions Board
1. Georgia Public Broadcasting
gpb.org
2. Video Episode Chem 202
"Classification of Matter" 22 minutes
3. Video Note Taking Guide
1. HW Review
2. Demo: Mineral Oil and Food Coloring
3. Demo Discussion
4. Safety Contract
1. Demonstration: Magic Candle
2. Demo Discussion
3. Computer: Class pHET Simulation: Density
4. pHET Sim Worksheet
1. Collect HW (Signed Syllabus)
2. Demo: Regular vs. Diet Soda
3. Demo Discussion
4. Class Register for Chemthink.com
5. Chemthink.com "Particulate Nature of
Matter"
1. Lab Groups and Equipment
2. Pre Lab: Density of Liquids Discussion
Homework Assignment
1. Read Syllabus
2. Syllabus Parent and Student
Signatures
Due Date:
1. Complete Classification of Matter
Worksheet from gpb.
1. Read Safety Contract
2. Student and Parent Signature on
Safety Contract
1. Complete pHET Simulation on Density
1. Complete Chemthink.com
Particulate Nature of Matter Tutorial
and Question Set
1. Have Shoes and Read Lab by Next
Class
1. gpb.org
2. Chemistry 201 Episode
"Physical and Chemical Properties and
Changes" (27 Minutes)
3. Complete Note Taking Guide
7
1. Lab: Density of Liquids
8
1. Group Work: Answer Questions to:
a) Physical and Chemical
Worksheets #'s 1 & 2
2. Pre Lab: Physical and Chemical Changes
1. gbp.org
2. Watch Chem Episode 203
"Separation of Mixtures" (25 minutes)
9
1. Lab: Physical and Chemical Changes
1. Complete Labs
10
1. Discussion on the Labs Thus Far
a) Density of Liquids
b) Physical and Chemical Changes
1. Take Home Practice Test and Study
Guide for Unit 1: Matter
11
1) Questions and Discussion to Take Home
Practice Test
2) Review Day
3) Maybe Distillation Set Up (Salt Water) as
Demonstration
12
Unit 1 Test
1. Study for Unit 1 Test
TBA: Beginning of Unit 2
Mr. Brown
Westford Academy
Chemistry Course Syllabus
Welcome to chemistry class! My belief is to provide and guide you on your way of
achieving a fundamental understanding of the subject of chemistry. I am here to instruct you on
safety procedures, assign class work and home work assignments, and to assess you through
different forms such as quizzes, labs, quizzes, presentations, projects, and (everyone's favorite)
tests.
My belief on all of my classes is simple and that is to engage my students and teach
them to the best of my ability and also learn from them. Most of my students will not be
chemists, but my home is that the content is taught and introduced in an interesting and
exciting way.
Grading:
The chemistry course is graded on a total points system; there are no certain percentage
numbers for tests, quizzes, etc. Some tests for example may be worth any numerical value such
as 50,100, or some strange numbers such as 73 points. You are finally scored for each term on
the number of points you've scored out of the total points that you could have earned. For
example, if you scored 855 term 1 points out of a total of 1000 points you would have a grade
for term 1 of 855/1000 = 85.5%.
Student Responsibility
Your responsibility as my student is the following:
1. Be on time or have a pass if you are not.
2. Establish respect for yourself, classmates, and myself.
3. Be a person of integrity, mature demeanor, and lead with honesty.
4. Have materials for class:
a) Class Note Book, the process on how you take notes and learn is fully up to you. You are the
best judge of how you learn best.
b) Be organized in class and with your materials.
c) Calculator that has log function and exponents (don't want to see cell phones).
5. Be proactive in your education and take an active role in asking questions and piquing your
interests in school (even if it is material outside of school).
6. Work to the best of your ability and try with an honest effort the class and homework
assignments.
7. Contact me for any reason if a problem arises or you foresee one coming that may affect
your education in my class.
Websites We Will Use in Class and Home
Since we do not have a textbook for class our mode of learning from supplemental
material will primarily be from the internet. This year I mainly use the following websites and
please if you find any others let me know, I am always searching for different ways to approach
subject matter.
1. www.chemthink.com
2. gpb.org
3. phet.colorado.edu
Most of your computer assignments will be from these websites.
Extra Help
If you'd like any extra help the best time and place to reach me is:
1. Time: After School on the Days
&
2. Place: _______________________________________________________
My Info:
Mr. Brown
cbrown@westfordk12.us
Online Question Board
For times in which I don't know or don't have time to answer some questions I'd like to
establish an online or in class message board where questions can be asked and answered by
students to keep our class momentum and understanding travelling at a good pace.
Once you and your parent (s) have read and understood the syllabus I'd like you to each
sign and date it at the bottom and return it to me.
Student Name Print: ______________________________________
Student Signature: ________________________________________ Date: ______________
Parent Signature: _________________________________________ Date: ______________