CHEMISTRY
Paula R. Perkins
TCHS
2015-2016
Contact Information
• Email:
paula.perkins@taylor.kyschools.us
• Phone: 270-465-4431
ext. 3143
• 2nd Period Planning: 9:00-9:50 and
8:40 – 9:10 am on Fridays
Course Description
• This course is designed to build
students’ knowledge of basic
fundamental chemistry processes as
facts are integrated with concepts.
• This class will also help to promote
an appreciation for chemistry in our
everyday world.
Course Objectives
• This course will relate chemistry to our
everyday world and provide numerous
laboratory investigations to further
enhance the knowledge and
understanding of all topics discussed in
class.
• We will explore the science of chemistry
which includes the study of matter, its
structure, properties, composition, and
the changes it undergoes.
Required Materials
You must bring these everyday:
Pencil
Paper
Folder or Binder
Scientific Calculator
Text
• Chemistry: Matter and Change by Buthelezi,
Dingrando, Hainen, Winstrom, and Zike.
Glencoe/McGraw Hill, 2008.
• Student will have online access to the
textbook by using the Glencoe website.
• Students should check out my teacher
webpage at the TCHS website for links to the
student technology resources, homework
assignments, and other classroom related
materials. My webpage will be under
construction this summer 
Your Grade is Based On
• Students are expected to turn in their
work on time – late points will be
taken off your grade if not turned in on
time.
• Missed work due to an excused
absence may be made up within
teacher guidelines, which may include
coming to ESS, Homework Help, or
Saturday School.
• Students will receive zeros for missing
work!
Your Grade is Based On
30% Homework
30% Lab
40% Test
• Your effort, the correctness of your
responses, and the degree of
completion of the assignment.
• Grades will be calculated using a
weighted average and labs/tests will be
weighted the heaviest.
Grading Scale
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A (100-90)
B (89-80)
C (79-70)
D (69-60)
F (59-0)
I will periodically print out Progress
Reports, but expect you to access your
grades online using Infinite Campus on a
regular basis!!!
Classroom Expectations
1. Students must show respect for
others and the teacher.
2. Students must be on time for class,
or a tardy will be given.
3. Students must be prepared for class
by bringing all classroom materials
needed.
4. No food or drinks are allowed in the
classroom or lab area.
Classroom Expectations
5. Students are not allowed to use the
teacher’s computer.
6. Students should expect to work daily
in class, complete all assignments, and
study for assessments. Cumulative
semester exams will be given.
7. Students must follow all safety
procedures when working in the lab and
sign a lab safety contract in order to
work in the lab.
1st 9 Weeks…
Topic
Lab Safety and Introduction
to Student Resource Material/CD
Introduction to Chemistry & Analyzing Data
Matter – Properties & Changes
The Structure of the Atom
2nd 9 Weeks…
Topic
Electrons in Atoms
The Periodic Table and Periodic Law
Ionic Compounds and Metals
Covalent Bonding
Semester I Exam
3rd 9 Weeks…
Topic
Chemical Reactions
States of Matter
Gases
Energy and Chemical Change
Reaction Rates
4th 9 Weeks…
Topic
Acids and Bases
Nuclear Chemistry
The Mole
Lab Investigations
Semester II Exam