REDINGTON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
CHEMISTRY SYLLABUS 2015-2016
INSTRUCTOR:
EMAIL:
PHONE:
WEBSITE:
Mrs. Susan Skvorc
Susan.Skvorc@matsuk12.us
(907) 864-5427
Room 208
http://www.matsuk12.us/skvorc
Welcome to Chemistry at Redington Jr/Sr High. This is a one year, high school level
course studying the nature and interactions of matter. Each semester is worth one half
credit of science in fulfillment of graduation requirements.
Success in this course rests on your performance in five areas:
1. ATTENDANCE
2. PREPARATION
3. FOLLOW THROUGH
4. COMMUNICATION
5. RESPONSIBILITY
Take a closer look:
1. Attendance – be here every day you are able. We will record attendance on iParent. Let us know through i-Parent or email if you know you aren’t going to
make it in. Extra-curricular trips are excused absences.
2. Preparation – DO ALL the outside reading and other preparatory work BEFORE
you get to school. Keep your planner up to date with assignments and tests as
soon as they are announced. Have the following items with you every day:
Three Ring Binder with dividers for: Notes, Practice Work, Tests, Labs
Graph Paper and Lined Notebook Paper
Pencils and eraser
Blue or Black Ink pen
Protractor with Ruler on its straight edge
Scientific or Graphing calculator (I like the TI-84 or TI-Inspire)
Chemistry textbook with a protective cover : World of Chemistry by Zumdahl
3.
Follow Through – Get assignments done right away to get them in on time.
Consistent late work will require a conference and behavioral modification
contract. Take the initiative to get make up work or notes when you are absent
from class.
4. Communication – Ask questions when you don’t completely understand something.
Use email, phone, Edmodo, and personal appointments as appropriate. Don’t be shy –
come up and ask me things before or after class if you are reticent about speaking up in a
large group. Get contact information from your classmates. Check my webpage
(http://www.matsuk12.us/skvorc)
at the school’s website for updates and information: www.matsuk12.us/rjs takes you to
the school page. Click on Staff and my name for a link to the Chemistry page.
5. Responsibility – the bottom line: this is YOUR education and you must take
responsibility for your own learning. If you are not internally motivated, no one can
make you do anything; you have to want it. Get the job done and ask for help when you
need it. I have a vested interest in your success!
GRADING POLICY
I am a firm believer that high self esteem results from achievement and is earned, not
given. Grades are assigned as follows: A: 90 – 100 %; B : 80 -89% ; C: 70- 79%; D: 60
– 69%. Total percent less than 60 results in no credit.
Summative assessments:
Practice assignments:
Lab work:
60 % of grade
20 %
20 %
Summative assignments are things you do after sufficient practice work is complete, such
as quizzes, unit tests, reports, projects. There will be practice problems, lab reports, short
quizzes, chapter tests, and a final exam. There is no extra credit, but each semester you
may retake one chapter test and retain the higher of the two scores. Highly motivated
students may earn extra points for extending their mastery beyond what is required. You
may not retake the final exam.
Classroom Expectations:
Be on time.
Be respectful of others and their property.
Try your best every day.
Please leave all your electronic devices in your bag/pocket during class. Your focus is
to be on chemistry during this time. Do not plan on using your phone as a calculator for
tests and quizzes.
Please consume food and drink outside of the classroom. Closed containers with
water, coffee, tea and such is okay.
Return the following sheet with signatures as soon as possible. Keep this document in
your notebook for reference. A copy is on the website if you need to print another.
Please return this page after you print your name, sign it and have parents sign that the
information in this syllabus has been read and understood. If you do not understand any
part of it, please call or email for clarification before signing.
Parents: please include your preferred email address and phone number for contact
regarding your student’s participation in this class. Thank you.
CHEMISTRY
Student Name: ___________________________________________________________
Student Signature: ________________________________________________________
Parent Signature: _________________________________________________________
Parent Email: _______________________________________ Phone:_______________
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For Teacher Use: Textbook # _______________
Parent Contact Record:
Date
Subject matter:
Include below any notes or information you wish to share with me as we partner in the
education of your student:
CHEMISTRY OUTLINE: Subject to change as needed.
Read pages xxii – xxix and chapter 1 to practice note taking skills and how to answer
questions. Before each class there is an assigned reading over which you will need to take
notes.
QUARTER 1
Week 1- 3
Chapter 1: Introduction
The Science of Chemistry
Using Science to Solve Problems
Learning Chemistry
Chapter 5: Measurements and Calculations
Scientific notation
Uncertainty and sig figs
Problem solving and unit conversion
Week 4-5
Chapter 2: Matter:
Particulate Nature of Matter
Elements & compounds
States of Matter
Physical & chemical properties
Week 5-6
Chapter 3: Chemical Foundations
Elements
Atoms and Compounds
Atomic Structure
The Periodic table
Week 7-9
Chapter 4: Nomenclature:
Binary Compounds
Naming Acids, polyatomic ions, etc
QUARTER 2
Week 10 – 12 Chapter 6: Chemical composition
Atoms and Moles
Molar Mass and Percent Composition
Formulas of Compounds
Week 13
Chapter 7: Chemical Reactions Intro
Evidence of chemical reaction
Chemical equations
Balancing equations
Week 14 – 16
Chapter 8: Reactions in Aqueous Solutions
Understanding Reactions
Acids & Bases; Metals & Non-metals
Classifying Reactions
Week 17 -18
Review and Final exam
SPRING SEMESTER: QUARTER 3
Week 1 – 3
Chapter 9: Chemical Quantities
Using Chemical equations
Using equations to calculate mass
Limiting reactants & Percent yield
Week 4-5
Chapter 10: Energy
Energy, temperature and heat
Flow of Energy
Energy and chemical reactions *
Using Energy in the real world
Week 6 – 8
Chapter 11: Modern Atomic Theory
Atoms and Energy
Hydrogen
Atomic Orbitals
Electron Configuration & Atomic Properties
Week 9 – 10 Chapter 19: Radioactivity and Nuclear Energy
Radioactivity
Applications
QUARTER 4
Week 11-12
Chapter 12: Chemical Bonding
Characteristics of chemical bonds
Characteristics of Ions and Ionic Compounds
Lewis structures
Structures of Molecules *
Week 13 – 14 Chapter 13: Gases
Describing the Properties of Gases
Using Gas Laws to solve problems
Using a model to describe gases
Week 15 – 18 Chapter 14: Liquids and Solids
Intermolecular forces and phase changes
Vapor Pressure and Boiling Point
Properties of solids
Chapter 15: Solutions
Forming solutions
Describing solution composition
Properties of Solutions
Chapter 16: Acids and Bases
Properties of acids and bases
Determining the acidity of a solution
Titrations and Buffers