Instructor:
Mrs. Duncan Grade
Level: 10- 12
Prerequisites: Intro to Chemistry Units of Credit: 1
E-mail: nduncan@nsantiam.k12.or.us Phone: (503)
769-2171
Course Overview: Chemistry is a course that is essential to
understanding how our molecular world works. The study of the composition of
matter and changes that this matter undergoes can help explain phenomena that
occur in our everyday lives. Course work will emphasize practical laboratory
experiments as well as the development of problem-solving skills and laboratory
reports.
Course Content/Goals: See Attached Calendar
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Composition Notebook – bound not spiral
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Scientific
Calculator
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Writing
Utensil and Paper
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Ruler
with metric rulings (a short one is fine)
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Textbooks:
Chemistry: Addison-Wesley. (2002).
Prentice Hall, Inc. (Replacement Cost
is $85.00)
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Videos
and Guest Speakers (TBA) All materials will be approved by the district. If
materials are sensitive a note will be sent home to parents and an alternate
assignment can be assigned.
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Final
Grades are given according to the scale outlined in the SHS Handbook.
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Grading
in this class will be done on a point basis.
We don't use a "curve", and it is possible for everyone in the
class to get an A if they meet the
standards for high proficiency.
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It
is your responsibility to keep track of your grade. If you have a question of
concern about your grade, you must make an appointment with me after
class, during lunch, or before/after school.
DO NOT ASK ME ABOUT YOUR
GRADE DURING CLASS TIME
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Course Breakdown for grades will closely follow
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Course
Component |
%
of Grade |
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Participation (100 pts/quarter) |
10% |
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Homework,
In-Class Assignments |
15% |
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Labs |
20% |
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Projects |
25% |
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Tests,
Quizzes |
30% |
Assignments/Make-Up Work:
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Turn
in all assignment on the day that they are due. Partial credit is better than
none at all.
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Tests/Quizzes (30%): Calculators and approved
handouts may be used on some exams. Be prepared, bring these materials to class
because they will not be provided for you.
MAKE-UP WORK: Tests/Quizzes must be
scheduled with the teacher within one week of an excused absence and
will be done outside of class time.
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Homework, In-Class Assignments (15%): Make
your work easy to read and leave obvious clues about the thought
process you used. I’m more
interested in your thought process than the perfect answer. It's OK to not have an answer as long as
you
record the possible ideas that you tried. A blank is not OK.
MAKE-UP WORK: It
is your responsibility to get the work you missed.
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Labs (20%): There are several lab assignments in this class. Each student is
expected to be in class during laboratory work, and to be safe.
MAKE-UP WORK: LAB MAKE UP CAN ONLY BE
DONE BEFORE OR AFTER SCHOOL AND WITHIN TWO WEEKS OF THE MISSED WORK. It is
recommended that the absent student bring a lab partner who did not miss the
class for help.
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Projects (25%): Projects may need to be typed and the extended labs may require some
outside class time to complete. It is expected that the student will make
arrangements to complete all projects and extended labs on time despite if an
absence is excused. You MUST make arrangement to get the assignment to
me, if you are ill or cannot attend school you must have a friend, parent, or
electronically submit the assignment before the time of the class period that
you attend. NO EXCEPTIONS!
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Participation (10%): Because labs and other hands - on activities are a
major part of this class, attendance and participation in class are very
important. A significant percentage of your grade is based on participation
such as projects, daily assignments, and attendance.
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Students
excused for school-sponsored activities will be expected to complete work
BEFORE the absence for the activity. To all those involved in athletics,
extra-curricular clubs, and choir or band: Your schedules are especially
demanding but missed assignments or late work will not be excused. Be
responsible. Plan ahead.
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This
is a laboratory and activity based class, therefore it is imperative that you
attend class regularly and arrive promptly.
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If
you are absent, you are expected to make up the missed assignments! It is your
responsibility to schedule make - up work.
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Tardies
are disruptive to class. See SHS
Handbook for school policy. A student
is tardy when he or she is not seated and ready to work when the bell
rings.
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Late
Work: Labs and other projects will be marked down 10% for each day the
assignment is late, up to 5 days. After
this, the lab or project may be turned in at any time for a maximum of 50%
credit.
Specific Class Rules/Behavior Expectations:
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The rules for this
class are very simple. Respect yourselves, your classmates, your instructor and
the classroom itself.
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Come
prepared to actively learn. Bring appropriate materials and take bathroom
breaks BEFORE class. (Classes are only 50 minutes long it is crucial that you
attend every minute)
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Cheating
will not be tolerated, each student is responsible for his/her own work and it
will be dealt with according to current SHS policies. There are no exceptions
to this rule, and a failing grade could be given to the offending student(s).
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Stay
on task: Never assume you have "free time." You should be doing the
assigned science work at all times. See instructor if you have everything
completed.
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Follow
Instructions: Whether written or verbal, do as directed. This is to ensure the
safety of every student in the classroom. I’m very serious about safety in the
chemistry lab. I will teach you the techniques of safe use of the chemistry
lab, and expect you to follow them without
exception.
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DISCPLINARY
ACTION WILL BE TAKEN FOR ANY STUDENT WHO IS SEEN IN DIRECT DEFIANCE OF ANY
SAFETY INSTRUCTION GIVEN IN CLASS!
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Please do not engage in disruptive
behavior (talking, moving around the classroom, etc…) while I am talking.
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I
absolutely insist that my students show a positive attitude of respect and
support toward all other people. Classroom
discussion will be an important part of this class- raise your hand to
participate and listen quietly to your classmates as they make a statement or
ask a question.
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Use polite, adult speech. ‘Put-downs’ or other degrading comments are
not allowed. Remember to respect
yourselves and your classmates.
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Leave all food and drink (except water)
outside the classroom. Turn off all
communication and music devices at the door.
Keep them turned off and out of sight or I will take them for the
remainder of the class period.
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The teacher dismisses the
class not the bell.
Career Related Learning Standards:
Personal management, problem solving, communication,
teamwork, cooperation, career choices and skills will be addressed in this
class.
CIM
WORK SAMPLES AVAILABLE IN THIS CLASS:
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A Science Inquiry Work Sample can be
provided, a conference should be held early with the teacher to make
arrangements.
Office
hours:
I
am available 4th period (10:50 – 11:40). I am also available from
7:30-8:00 a.m. or after school from 3:00 - 4:00 PM. You can reach all staff via
the school website at www.staytonhigh.com,
all emails will be returned within 24 hours.
SHS encourages parental
involvement and comments. For that
reason, I’m requiring that my student take this home and have it signed by a
parent or guardian. If you have any questions,
please feel free to call me at 769-2171.
We have 1.) Read, 2.) discussed, and 3.) understand the above material and the corresponding section
in the SHS Handbook:
Parent
signature: _______________________________
E-mail (optional): ____________________
Student
signature: _____________________________
E-mail (optional): ____________________
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Unit |
Topic |
Approx. Class Periods |
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Aspirin |
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32 |
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Safety |
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Lab Techniques
and Procedures |
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Functional
Groups |
|
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Reading and
Interpreting formulas |
|
|
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Properties of
Matter |
|
|
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Accuracy and
Precision |
|
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Mixtures and
Substances |
|
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Atomic
Structure |
|
|
|
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History of
Atomic Theories |
20 |
|
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NOS – Theories
vs. Laws |
|
|
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Quantum Theory |
|
|
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Properties of
Elements |
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Periodicity |
|
9 |
|
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Periodic
properties of Elements |
|
|
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Periodic Table |
|
|
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Electronegativity |
|
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Compounds and
Bonding |
|
21 |
|
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Writing
Chemical Formulas |
|
|
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Lewis Dot
Structures |
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Properties of
Compounds |
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The Mole |
|
14 |
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Unit Conversion
problem solving |
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Avogadro’s
Number |
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Empirical
Formulas |
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Chemical
Reactions |
|
16 |
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Balancing
Equations |
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Writing
Equation |
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Predicting
Products |
|
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Net Ionic
Equations |
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Stoichiometry |
|
13 |
|
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Mass to Mass
Conversions |
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|
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Limiting
Reactants |
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Equilibrium
Reactions |
|
9 |
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Reversible
reactions and Keq |
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Le Chatelier’s
principle |
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Acid/Base
Chemistry |
|
18 |
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Electrolytes |
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Acid/Base Theories |
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