Welcome to the Wonderful World of
Chemistry…
 The study of the composition of
matter and the changes it
undergoes.
 During this class:
 Students will participate in a lot of
laboratory activities (I believe we
learn science best by doing it!)
 Students will practice college
readiness skills.
 Students will connect chemistry
concepts to the real world.
Example of something you’ll be able
to explain by the end of the year…
We will do this lab later…
Meet Ms. Morgan…
 Graduated from ASU Taught middle
school math and science in Mississippi.
 Students grew 1 year on ACT Assessments in
one semester
 Students grew 2 years in Mathematics in one
semester.
 Student taught and long-term substituted
at Mountain Pointe High School in
Ahwatukee, Arizona for Biology and
Biotechnology classes.
 Born in South Carolina, grew up in
Chicago, went to high school and college
in Arizona (Go Sun Devils!), then moved to
Mississippi, and now I am back.
Big Class Goals…
1. Students will grow 5 Points on the ACT.
2. Students will master all chemistry
standards at 80%.
3. Students will apply chemistry concepts
to explain natural phenomenon.
4. Students will develop communication,
critical thinking, interpersonal, and
problem solving skills through laboratory
work.
Classroom Guidelines…
1.BE SAFE
2.LEARN
SOMETHING
3.MAKE FRIENDS
4.HAVE FUN
Classroom Website
 Our classroom website is a work
in progress but it is where you
can find daily activities and extra
practice for concepts. The
website address is:
http://qchschem.weebly.com
(WRITE THIS ON YOUR SYLLABUS)
Sign Up For Chemistry Class Alerts…
General Chemistry
 Text @qchschem to (520) 332 - 6084
Honors Chemistry
 Text @qchshchem to
(520) 332 – 6084
(WRITE THIS ON YOUR SYLLABUS)
Donations Appreciated
 Printer Paper.
 Tissues
 Empty Metal Coffee
Cans
 Empty 5 Gallon Water
Jugs
 Zip Lock Bags
 Pencils
Your future
doctors thank
you in
advance!
 Empty 2 Liter Soda
Bottles
 Dry Erase Markers
 Pretty much anything
you think we can use…
(WRITE THIS STUFF DOWN
ON YOUR SYLLABUS)
Syllabus
 Please underline anything
you think is important while
we go through the syllabus.
 Due Monday with Student
Survey, Parent Survey &
Supplies.
Supplies For Chemistry (DUE MON)
 3” 3 – ring binder
 Approximately 20 Binder Dividers
(one for Current Work and one
per each unit)
 Loose leaf paper
 Pens & pencils
 Scientific calculator
Attention Getting Signal?
Where to pick up handouts?
Are there any questions?
 Supplies DUE MON
 Syllabus DUE MON
 Student Survey DUE MON
 Parent Survey DUE MON
Closure
 What is the new school late work policy?
 What do you need to do if you’re struggling in Chemistry?
 What percent of your grade is lab work?
 What supplies do you need for class? If you are absent for
one day how long do you have to makeup work? What
about If you’re gone for four days?
 When are you syllabus, supplies, and surveys due?
 What did you write on top of your syllabus?