Ms. Beatty’s
Academic Chemistry
Monday 8/25
Tuesday 8/26
What is Chemistry?
• Think silently for 15 seconds.
• Write silently for 15 seconds.
• Share what you wrote with your table—round
robin.
What is Chemistry?
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRSDxGtcsxE
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7d6RETP
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Where do our elements come from?
• Think silently for 30 seconds
• Share your thoughts with a partner: A-D and
B-C
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neMEo8Z
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Chemistry 2013-2014 Syllabus
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Mandatory Supplies
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three-ring binder, at least 1.5 inch
notebook paper
pens for labs, pens or pencils for daily work
scientific calculator
sturdy, safe, closed-toe shoes for labs
a classroom supply:
3rd
The classroom supply
Look at your desk sticker to determine what you
need to contribute and write it on the line:
If you have the letter __,
A
B
C
D
then you need to contribute _____________.
pack of 3x5 index cards
Snack or Sandwich ziplocs
pair of small scissors
package of plastic utensils
4th
The classroom supply
Look at your desk sticker to determine what you
need to contribute and write it on the line:
If you have the letter ___,
A
B
C
D
then you need to contribute _____________.
Pack of red pens
Aluminum foil
1 box of Kleenex
Gallon or Quart ziplocs
5th
The classroom supply
Look at your desk sticker to determine what you
need to contribute and write it on the line:
If you have the letter ___,
A
B
C
D
then you need to contribute _____________.
1 box of Kleenex
Hand held pencil sharpener
Pack of 8 markers
Pack of 12 colored pencils
7th
The classroom supply
Look at your desk sticker to determine what you
need to contribute and write it on the line:
If you have the letter ___,
then you need to contribute _____________.
A
B
C
D
Gallon or Quart ziplocs
Snack or Sandwich ziplocs
Pack of 8 markers
Pack of 12 colored pencils
• Cell phone policy
– know the consequences!
– Yes I will take your phone
on the first day!
• Grading and Retest policy
• Lab and Safety
– Write your name on it now!
– Show your parents the syllabus tonight!
– Contracts due next block
Language of Chemistry
• Like your 1st grade spelling words, but not
quite
• Chemistry has a language of its own
• Its not vocab—its symbols and words we use
• You should already know some of this!
• Next class: get the first list and copy it down
• The following class: QUIZ!!!
Language of Chemistry (LoC) List 1
x2
The “2” is a subscript
x2
The “2” is a superscript (l) liquid. written after a
chemical formula
2x
The “2” is a coefficient (g) gas. written after a chemical
formula
→ “yield”; shows a chemical
reaction took place
(s) solid. written after a
chemical formula
(aq) aqueous. written after the
formula for a chemical dissolved
in water.
Chemical formula A2B, element symbols and subscripts
Chemical equation 2A + B → A2B, chemical formulas, a yield sign,
and coefficients (usually)
Elements List
• Have someone from your table pick up
periodic tables.
• Fill in the yellow paper—this is your study
sheet
• Quiz-Quiz trade
Inquiry in Science
• Identify and describe the parts of a scientific
investigation with your group
– If you have trouble think of a specific topic: ozone
depletion
Inquiry Cubes
• Don’t touch it!
• Communicate to:
– Identify a question
– Record your observations about patterns
– Propose an answer to the question and provide
reasoning (evidence)
Closing
• Put away periodic tables, pack
up your things, but stay in your
seat—DO NOT line up at the
door, please and thanks 
• Homework:
– Study for your elements quiz next class—spelling and
capitalization count!!!!
– Get your safety contract signed—we are doing a lab
next block!
– Get your supplies and materials for next class (binder
for handouts!)