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Teacher: Marki Reulet
Email: mreulet@stjames.k12.la.us
Room: 507 Planning Time: 1 st Block
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Course Description: This course introduces the fundamentals of chemistry including concepts and principles needed in upper level chemistry courses. The emphasis of the course will be on matter, atoms, the periodic table, bonds, chemical reactions, moles, stoichiometry, states and changes of matter, mixtures and solutions, and acids and bases.
Required Text: Glencoe Chemistry Matter and Change Student Edition
Required Materials and/or Supplies:
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Charged laptop
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Calculator
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Binder
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Notebook paper or notebook
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Lab journal
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Pencils
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Highlighters
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Scientific calculator
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, the learner should be able to:
 Understand and perform proper lab safety
 Know the difference between mass and weight
 Perform laboratory experiments according to the scientific method
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Understand and convert measurements using the metric system, use the correct scientific notation, and how data is recorded in lab
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Understand the differences between accuracy and precision and the role they play in labs
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Understand the properties and changes of matter in terms of physical and chemical changes
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Understand the differences among mixtures, compounds, elements and solutions
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Understand the history of chemistry, matter, and the development of the atomic theory
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Understand and describe an atom and the components that make up an atom
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Understand the role unstable nuclei play in radioactive decay and describe its uses
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Understand, describe, and use the periodic table (trends, energy levels, the history of, classifications of elements)
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Understand the concept of light and quantized energy

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Understand the concept of quantum theory and the atom
 Understand the concepts of electron configurations and energy levels
 Understand the concepts of covalent bonds, naming molecules formed via covalent bonds, molecular structures, molecular shapes, and electronegativity and polarity
 Understand the concepts of the mole, mole conversions, and molecular formulas
 Understand the concepts and different types of chemical reactions
 Understand the concept of stoichiometry in terms of formulas and calculations
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Understand the concepts of ionic bonds, naming ionic bonds, ionic bond formations, metallic bonds, and metallic bond properties
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Understand the concepts, similarities, differences, and characteristics of the different states of matter
Course Content
1 st Nine Weeks: Q1
Lab Safety and Equipment (2 days)
Chapter 1 – Introduction to Chemistry (5days)
Chapter 2 – Analyzing Data (5 days)
Chapter 3 Matter – Properties and Changes (5 days)
Chapter 4 – Structure of an Atom (5 days)
Chapter 6 – The Periodic Table and Periodic Law (7 days)
Chapter 5 – Electrons in atoms (7 days)
2 nd Nine Weeks: Q2
Chapter 8 – Covalent Bonding (4 days)
Chapter 10 – The Mole (5 days)
Chapter 9 – Chemical Reactions (5 days)
Chapter 11 – Stoichiometry (5 days)
Chapter 7 – Ionic Compounds (7 days)
Chapter 12 – States of Matter (5 days)
Course Requirements and Methods of Evaluation
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Classwork/Homework: homework and class participation are worth 5% of your overall grade. Homework may be assigned on a daily basis and will pertain to information covered in class. Classwork and participation will be assigned on a daily basis and include bell ringers, exit slips, and any worksheets/ACT practice that is done in class
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Minor 35% : Quizzes There will be a quiz at the end of each chapter covered. Quizzes along with lab and lab reports are worth 35% of your grade. You will be reminded of when to expect a quiz; however, one should be expected the class day following the end of a chapter.

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Major 60% : Tests/Exams/Projects: Tests, along with projects and exams are worth 60% of your grade. Each Test will cover two chapters. The two exams will be a midterm after the end of Quarter 1 (1 st nine weeks) and a final at the end of Quarter 2 (2 nd nine weeks). The final (in place of EOC) will be worth 20% of your overall grade. Tests and Exams o Tentative Test/Exam Schedule:
 Grading Period 1
 Test 1: Chapters 1 & 2
 Test 2: Chapters 3 & 4
 Midterm Exam: Chapters 1-6
 Grading Period 2
 Test 3: Chapters 8 & 10
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Test 4: Chapters 9 & 11
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Final Exam: Chapters 1-12 o Projects:
 Science Fair: Honor Students in the fall will be required to participant in the regional St. James Parish Science Fair. Spring Honor Students will have the option of competing in the science fair
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Topics due along with release forms: Friday, August 28 th
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Final paperwork/lap report/poster board material: Monday, October
26 th
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Regional Science Fair: Thursday, November 19 th
 Traditional students will have the option of either participating in the science
Grading Scale: fair (with the same due dates) OR have the option of writing a research paper about a chemistry topic (following APA guidelines)
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5-8 pages double spaced type 12 font, Times New Roman
 APA format
 Minimum 5 reliable resources (peer reviewed journal, NOT Wikipedia)
 Topics Due September 11 th
 Papers due October 16 th
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93%-100%
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0-66%
Policies and Procedures
Incomplete Assignment Policy
As stated in the St. James Parish Pupil Progression Plan: A grade of “I” shall be given to a student on the report card for incomplete work. The academic grade assigned to the

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Number of School
Days Late
Highest Academic Grade
Possible to Earn
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3 – 4
5
6+
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A student with extenuating circumstance shall be granted a period of time agreed upon by the student, teacher, and principal, without lowering the academic grade, after which time the preceding number of school days late shall affect lowering the academic grade. A grade of “I” shall be converted to an academic grade (A, B, C, D, or F) by the classroom teacher prior to the completion of the applicable term/school year.
Academic Dishonesty Policy
As per the district student policy manual, if a student cheats on a test/assignment or plagiarizes he/she will receive one after school detention, no credit on the test/assignment, and an administrative conference. [Insert any additional school policies on academic dishonesty here.]
Online Communications Policy
The word “netiquette” is short for “Internet etiquette.” You should be aware of the common rules of netiquette for the Web and employ a communication style that follows these guidelines.
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Blog topics should be treated as serious classroom discussion only, unless noted by the teacher.
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All electronic communication between the student and teacher shall be limited to the sanctioned sources, (i.e., SchoolFusion, Moodle, and gaggle accounts) created for the students.
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Any electronic communication through any non-sanctioned means (i.e., texting,
Facebook) is prohibited, per the district policy manual.
Procedure for Continued Learning following an Extreme Emergency
Please check the district, school, and class websites for announcements and information concerning continued learning following an extreme emergency.
Attendance Requirements
If an absence/tardy is excused, the student will receive an “I” on the assignment/test/quiz. It is the student’s responsibility to make-up his/her work. The student should get their work out of the Absent/Make-up Folder and complete the work in the assigned amount of time. Students will be expected to make-up a test or quiz when they return to class. If the absence is unexcused then the student will receive a 0 on classwork assigned during that period.

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Class Expectations o Coming into class: students are expected to enter quietly, turn in any homework or assignments due, sharpen pencils, and begin on the bell work for the day. During this time dress code will be checked. If you were absent the day before you need to check the absent folder to see if there is any work to be made up. If you need to make-up a test you should see me before the bell rings o Entering class tardy: you must enter the classroom before the tardy bell has ended to be considered present without a tardy. Once the tardy bell has finished ringing you will be written up as tardy. You must have your admit slip or excuse from your previous class to be excuse from the tardy. o Desks: you will be assigned a desk. You are responsible for keeping your area clean. You are responsible for reporting any writing or graffiti in your work area. School bags and purses are to be placed under your desk, NOT IN THE AISLE. Upon leaving the class you are to check the floor for any mess. Trash will be thrown away at the end of class unless otherwise stated. You are responsible for taking all your materials with you and cleaning up after labs. o Responsibilities: be on time and present in class, be prepared for the day, pay attention and participate, study, and respect others.
Changes to Syllabus
The above schedule, policies, and procedures in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances. All students and parents will be notified of changes.
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