Chemistry 2014-2015
Teaching Goal: “Pass the State
Exam for Chemistry”
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Chemistry Class Overview
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Semester I: Matter
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Semester II: Interactions of Matter and Energy
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1 Chemistry Math and Problem Solving (2 weeks)
2 Properties of Matter (2 weeks)
3 Chemical Formulas - Naming Ions, Molecules and Acids (3 weeks)
4 Chemical Quantities – Moles (2 weeks)
5 Chemical Reactions – Balancing and Identifying Reactions (3 weeks)
6 Basic Stoichiometry (2 weeks)
8 Atomic Theory (2 weeks)
9 Nuclear Chemistry (2 weeks)
7 Gas Laws (3 weeks)
10 Electrons (3 weeks)
11 Periodicity (2 weeks)
12 Bonding (2 weeks)
13Thermochemistry (2 weeks) + ACT/MME (1 week)
14 Solids and Liquids (2 weeks)
17 Acids and Bases (1 week)
16 Reaction Theory and Equilibrium (1 week)
19 Carbon Compounds (1 week)
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Guiding Our Learning
• Michigan High School Science Content
Expectations
• New Lothrop Curriculum Document
• Textbook: Chemistry
– Pearson AGS Globe 2007
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Notes
Bookwork
Lab Experiments
Research Projects
Discovery Education Videos
NOVA Movies
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Class Activities
Daily
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Note Taking and Memorization
Practice Problems and Book Assignments
Discussion and Questions
Weekly
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Lab Activity or Demonstration
At Completion of Each Unit of Study
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Assessment (test, presentation, portfolio, etc)
Once per Quarter
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Research and Study
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Water Testing, Radiation Monitoring, Gas Laws
Exams
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First Semester
(Includes All Semester 1 Material)
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Second Semester
(State Exam: Comprehensive over Semester 1 and 2)
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Teacher Policies
• Penalty (reduced grade)
for late work
• No classwork accepted
after Unit Test or
Project Due Dates
• School Rules Enforced
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Cell Phone
Tardy
Attendance
Dress
Academic Integrity
• Behavior Expectations
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Respectful
Responsible
Honest
Caring
Right to Learn
• Classroom Rules for…
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Starting Class
Formal Instruction
Classwork
Cleanliness
Formal and Informal
Communication
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Student Responsibilities
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Know and Follow School
Rules, Including
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3. Review Edline
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Cell Phone
Tardy
Attendance
Dress
Academic Integrity
4. Mastery Learning
Goal: Successful Completion of
2. Know and Follow
Classroom Rules, Including
– Behavior
– Procedures
– Lab Safety
Assignments posted daily
Check Edline if you are
absent
Assignments
• Review Homework – Formative Rework
• Review Tests – Formative – Rework
• Laboratory – Formative – Rework
• Final Exam – Summative – Once
Science Tutoring is on Tuesday
after school in Mr. Delemeester’s
room from 3 – 4 pm.
Please see Mr. Delemeester
outside of class for additional
help if you are having difficulty
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Required Materials
• Calculator
– Suggested: TI 30Xa scientific
• Least expensive model (~$10)
• Must be able to do Scientific Notation
• Pencils and Erasers (not pen)
– Will be erasing often
• 3 Ring Binder
• Student Notes Handouts
• Returned Assignments
• Spiral Notebook
• Lesson Reviews and Chapter Reviews
• Lab Notes
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Grades
Earning Credit
Categories: Class, Lab and Test
Scoring: Completion ( system) or Graded (%)
Calculation of Grades
– Grades are calculated automatically as scores are
entered into the electronic grade book
Quarterly Grades
• Classwork (30%) + Lab and Project (20%) + Test (50%)
Semester Grades
• Quarter 1 (40%) + Quarter 2 (40%) + Exam (20%)
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Do You Have Any Questions?
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