Chemistry2 Advanced Chemistry2 Honors Chemistry2
Bishop Carroll Catholic High School
Chemistry2 Advanced
Chemistry2 Honors Chemistry2
2007-2008
Mr. Willard Friend- Instructor
(email friendwillard@bcchs.org)
Room 105
Office Hours: 7:20 – 7:50 a.m. and 3:15 – 3:45 p.m. I can be here earlier or stay later by arrangement. Faculty meetings may keep me from my classroom during scheduled times. Please tell me when you can be here.
Text: Modern Chemistry, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Inc., © 1993.
Required materials:Chemistry textbook, 3-ring notebook or binder with paper, black or blue pen or pencil, agenda book, scientific calculator as needed. I have a loaner book available for the cost of one demerit per day if you come to class without your chemistry textbook. Demerits or other consequences may result from failure to bring necessary materials.
Course description: Chemistry is the branch of science that attempts to describe and explain the composition, structure, and properties of substances and the changes that they undergo. Major chemical concepts that will be covered include: matter and energy, measurement, problem solving, structure of the atom, models of the atom, periodic law and periodic table, chemical bonding, writing chemical formula, writing and balancing chemical equations, mass relationships in chemical reactions, gases and gas laws, phases of matter, solutions, electrolytes, acids and bases, etc.
Purpose and plan: Chemistry is a class intended for college preparation. Included in the discussion will be everyday chemical information. I fully expect to cover the first seventeen chapters in the book. Lab work will relate to the content of the current chapter.
My intent: I fully intend to facilitate your efforts to learn chemistry. Class time will be spent emphasizing major concepts and assisting you with areas of difficulty. It is vital that you ask questions. Do not be concerned about asking a “stupid question.” If you need more information about the topic, it is not a stupid question.
Grade categories and weights:
1. Daily work 20%
2. Lab work 20%
3. Vocabulary tests 30%
4. Major tests 30%
5. Semester Test
Semester grade 45% first quarter, 45% second quarter, 10% semester test
The grading scale in the student handbook, page 5 will be followed. Parents may be notified at any time a student shows signs of struggling. Notifications will be made in writing, e-mail, or by phone. Having 100% in one category and then earning 100% on the next assignment in that category will not raise ones grade. Likewise, having a zero in one category and taking another zero in the same category will not lower ones grade.
Daily
Assignments:
1. Daily assignments from the chapter will be listed on unit assignment sheet for each chapter. Tentative due dates will be listed. The date due may change as we progress onto the chapter. The assignment is due as you come into class. The day before a major test is set aside for review purposes.
2. Chemistry Daily Diary: Work outside of class is a must for achieving success in chemistry. You will be expected to keep a diary of what you studied and how long you studied. Each Monday, turn in the log for the previous week. This is a 5-point assignment, based on time spent, and is recorded in the daily work category. See a copy at the end of this syllabus.
3. Current Science Event: Once each month, turn in a current event in science. Give the title, date, and source of the event (2 points). Summarize the event in your words (4 points). Give your impression of how the event is affecting humanity or could affect humanity (4 points). Use complete and clear sentence structure. Yes, English usage will be graded. This can be turned in any time, but is due the last school day of the month. Typed is preferred.
Lab Work:
Labs will usually relate to the chapter content currently being studied. Carefully follow the directions. Many labs will include graphs. Questions will require understanding the data collected during the lab.
Vocabulary
tests:
Every chapter will have a vocabulary test. Some chapter have over 20 key words, and others have very few. The short lists may be supplemented by words from previous chapters. The vocabulary test will consist of a mix of matching definitions to the correct term and writing out the definition for a few terms. Level A tests will have approximately 70% as matching, and 30% as write the definition. Level B tests will have approximately 80% as matching, and 20% as write the definition.
Major Tests:
1. Lab Safety Test: (all Lab Safety and Equipment Identification tests are on the same level.) Everyone must operate safely in the lab. The first assignment will cover lab safety. You must have at least one test with a score of 93% before you will be allowed to do any lab assignments. Retests are available until you achieve the 93%. The average of all lab safety tests will stand as your grade.
2. Equipment Identification Test: You will be presented with several pieces of lab equipment to correctly identify. Again, you must achieve at least 93%, with the average of all equipment tests being recorded. Any lab assignment that is missed can be made up after the 93% is achieved. Until then, a zero will be recorded.
3. Every chapter will have a major test that consists of essay questions taken from the study guide, some short answer questions, and problems that apply to the content of the chapter. Tests will be offered on three different difficultly levels. As the difficulty level is reduced, there is a deduction taken on points earned. The Level A test will be credited at 100% of the points earned. The Level B test will be credited at 95% of the points earned
The rational for having two different levels of testing:
Level A is recommended for those students that are considering a career that requires a strong scientific knowledge. This includes, but is not limited to, a career in any of these areas: medicine of any type, engineering of any type, science or math teacher at any level, pharmacist, etc.
Level B is suggested for those students that have an interest in science, but are planning a career that is less tied to the sciences.
The test level does not totally dictate the final grade for the test, but will have a significant influence.
Content variation for the different test levels:
Level A tests will include 5 to 6 essay questions with the best 3 answers counting for the grade of the test. Multiple-choice answers will have more distracter choices than level B. Word banks for fill-in the blank questions either will not be given, or will have several distracter choices that will not be used. Test problems will have only the minimum of data, just enough to complete the problem with nothing that could be leading to the setup of the problem. An example problem: write and balance the equation for the reaction of calcium and water.
Level B tests will include 4 to 5
essay questions with the best 2 answers counting for the grade of the test.
Multiple-choice answers will have fewer distracter choices than level A.
Word banks for fill-in the blank questions will have a few distracter
choices that will not be used. Test
problems will have some data that can help to set up the problem, but not all
that might be available. An example problem:
write and balance the equation for the reaction of calcium and water, one
product is calcium hydroxide.
Select the level of testing that best fits your needs. Parent and student must sign the form at the end of the syllabus and return by Tuesday of the second full week of school. Any one without a signed form will take the Level A tests. You may change to a higher level at anytime, but to change to a lower level requires a conference with me, communication from your parent, and a new, signed form.
Retest information: You will be given a second change on chapter tests and vocabulary tests. The highest score that will be recorded on a retest is 76%. I expect at least one after school study secession in the chemistry classroom before retesting. Retesting will be either before or after school, and must be completed within 5 school days of the return of the first test. The retest will be on the same level as the original test.
Extra credit information: A chapter study guide will be offered for each chapter. Working the study guide is required. If you hand the study guide in the day of the chapter test, up to 5% extra credit will be added to the test score. This is the only opportunity available for extra credit.
Common causes
for difficulty in Chemistry:
Not working on the assignment or study guide until the last day. If you have any questions that I need to answer about an assignment, you must work on the assignment ahead of time.
Not knowing the vocabulary from previous chapters. ALL vocabulary is expected to carry forward to the next chapter. Each chapter review includes the vocabulary terms, with page number, covered in the chapter. The semester test will include vocabulary terms and essay questions from all chapters covered during the semester.
Copying daily work and study guide from others. Test questions will relate to homework and the study guide. If you have done your homework and study guide, there should be no surprise questions.
Failure to take advantage of opportunities available to you. This includes asking questions, completing assignments, retesting if needed, using time wisely, making up work if absent, working the study guide for extra credit, etc.
Course policies:
1. All assignments will include a proper heading: Name, brief description or page number, date due, and class period. Include both first and last names. Lack of headings will result in up to 10% penalty.
2. If you know in advance that you will miss class for any reason, please see me in advance.
3. In case of absence, it is your responsibility to get make-up work. Check with me at the first of the period after you have been absent for any new assignments. Any daily assignment that was due while your were absent is due upon your return.
4. Assignments turned in late will have 10% penalty deducted for each class day that they are late.
5. Tests or quizzes missed due to absence will be made up as soon as possible after you return. Make sure that both you and me are in agreement when a test or quiz is due. I will record the agreed date in my plan book, and you record it in your agenda. If work is not made within the agreed time, a zero will be recorded.
6. Assignments missed because of unexcused or non-excused absences must be completed but will receive no credit. You will not receive credit for missed assignments if you are asked to leave my classroom for behavior problems or unsafe activity during lab. You will be expected to know and complete the material. The test will probably include that material. Don’t miss it twice!
7. Cheating will not be tolerated. A demerit will be issued. Any assignment that is result of cheating will be recorded as a zero. If you choose to make up the assignment, do so within 3 school days, outside of the normal school day, in the classroom. Credit will be recorded as 50% of the points earned. The trust that once existed is broken, and will be very difficult to regain.
Chemistry Diary Printed name _________________________________
Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Monday Topic studied _____________________________ Time spent_______ minutes
Tuesday Topic studied _____________________________ Time spent_______ minutes
Wednesday Topic studied _____________________________ Time spent_______ minutes
Thursday Topic studied _____________________________ Time spent_______ minutes
Friday Topic studied _____________________________ Time spent_______ minutes
Saturday Topic studied _____________________________ Time spent_______ minutes
Sunday Topic studied _____________________________ Time spent_______ minutes
Total time for the week_______minutes
Signed __________________________ _________________ ______
Student Date Points
Signed __________________________ _________________ ______
Parent Date Deduction
Received by ____________________ _________________ ______
Teacher or substitute Date Score
The Chemistry Diary is one method to track time spent outside of class working to be more successful in Chemistry. I expect that one devote at least 60 minutes a week outside of class working to gain an understanding of the material. Fill in Topic studied with what was studied. This can be reading pages in the chapter, working a daily assignment, working on the study guide, writing the current event of science report, studying the vocabulary terms, reviewing for test, completing lab sheets, becoming very familiar with various tables, etc. This is due Monday of each week as you come into class. Points for this assignment are based on the total minutes and the number of signatures. Signatures indicate that the time recorded is accurate. This will be recorded as a 5-point daily grade.
Over 80 minutes and two signatures
9 points
112.5% A+
71 – 80 minutes and two signatures
8 points
100.0% A+
61 – 70 minutes and two signatures
7 points
87.5% B
51 – 60 minutes and two signatures 6 points 75.0% D+
41 – 50 minutes and two signatures
5 points
62.5% F
31 – 40 minutes and two signatures 4 points 50.0% F
21 – 30 minutes and two signatures 3 points 37.5% F
11 –20 minutes and two signatures 2 points 25.0% F
1 – 10 minutes and two signatures 1 point 12.5% F
Missing a signature is a 2-point deduction. Turned in late is a 1-point deduction for each day late.
Late turn in date, missing a signature, and few minutes could result in a negative score. The lowest score that will be recorded is zero.
Rules:
1. Everyone will be treated with dignity and respect. Only one person will talk at time. Raise your hand. You will have your turn.
2. Be in your assigned seat, with the necessary materials, ready to learn, when the bell rings. Tardies and demerits will be issued.
3. Always operate in a safe manner. When working in lab, it is your responsibility to insure that all of us are acting in a safe manner. We are our brother’s keeper.
4. The rules in the BCCHS student handbook are in effect at all times.
5. No backpacks in the classroom.
6. No food in the classroom.
7. Water only in the water bottles.
8. Use common sense.
9. Enjoy your chemistry experience!
2008-2009
Mr. Willard Friend- Instructor
(email friendwillard@bcchs.org)
Room 105
Office Hours: 7:20 – 7:50 a.m. and 3:15 – 3:45 p.m. I can be here earlier or stay later by arrangement. Faculty meetings may keep me from my classroom during scheduled times. Please tell me when you can be here.
Text: Modern Chemistry, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Inc., © 1993.
Required materials: Chemistry textbook, 3-ring notebook or binder with paper, black or blue pen or pencil, agenda book, scientific calculator as needed. I have a loaner book available for the cost of one demerit per day if you come to class without your chemistry textbook. Demerits or other consequences may result from failure to bring necessary materials.
Course description: Chemistry is the branch of science that attempts to describe and explain the composition, structure, and properties of substances and the changes that they undergo. Major chemical concepts that will be covered include: matter and energy, measurement, problem solving, structure of the atom, models of the atom, periodic law and periodic table, chemical bonding, writing chemical formula, writing and balancing chemical equations, mass relationships in chemical reactions, gases and gas laws, etc.
Purpose and plan:General Chemistry is a class intended for college preparation. Included in the discussion will be everyday chemical information. I fully expect to cover the first twelve chapters in the book. Lab work will relate to the content of the current chapter.
My intent: I fully intend to facilitate your efforts to learn chemistry. Class time will be spent emphasizing major concepts and assisting you with areas of difficulty. It is vital that you ask questions. Do not be concerned about asking a “stupid question.” If you need more information about the topic, it is not a stupid question.
Grade categories and weights:
1. Daily work 20%
2. Lab work 20%
3. Vocabulary tests 30%
4. Major tests 30%
5. Semester Test
Semester grade 45% first quarter, 45% second quarter, 10% semester test
The grading scale in the student handbook, page 5 will be followed. Parents may be notified at any time a student shows signs of struggling. Notifications will be made in writing, e-mail, or by phone. Having 100% in one category and then earning 100% on the next assignment in that category will not raise ones grade. Likewise, having a zero in one category and taking another zero in the same category will not lower ones grade.
Daily
Assignments:
1. Daily assignments from the chapter will be listed on unit assignment sheet for each chapter. Tentative due dates will be listed. The date due may change as we progress onto the chapter. The assignment is due as you come into class. The day before a major test is set aside for review purposes.
2. General Chemistry Daily Diary: Work outside of class is a must for achieving success in chemistry. You will be expected to keep a diary of what you studied and how long you studied. Each Monday, turn in the log for the previous week. This is a 5-point assignment, based on time spent, and is recorded in the daily work category. See a copy at the end of this syllabus.
3. Current Science Event: Once each month, turn in a current event in science. Give the title, date, and source of the event (2 points). Summarize the event in your words (4 points). Give your impression of how the event is affecting humanity or could affect humanity (4 points). Use complete and clear sentence structure. Yes, English usage will be graded. This can be turned in any time, but is due the last school day of the month. Typed is preferred.
Lab Work:
Labs will usually relate to the chapter content currently being studied. Carefully follow the directions. Many labs will include graphs. Questions will require understanding the data collected during the lab.
Vocabulary
tests:
Every chapter will have a vocabulary test. Some chapter have over 20 key words, and others have very few. The short lists may be supplemented by words from previous chapters. The vocabulary test will consist of a mix of matching definitions to the correct term and writing out the definition for a few terms. Level A tests will have approximately 70% as matching, and 30% as write the definition. Level B tests will have approximately 80% as matching, and 20% as write the definition. Level C tests will have approximately 90% as matching, and 10% as write the definition.
Major Tests:
1. Lab Safety Test: (all Lab Safety and Equipment Identification tests are on the same level.) Everyone must operate safely in the lab. The first assignment will cover lab safety. You must have at least one test with a score of 93% before you will be allowed to do any lab assignments. Retests are available until you achieve the 93%. The average of all lab safety tests will stand as your grade.
2. Equipment Identification Test: You will be presented with several pieces of lab equipment to correctly identify. Again, you must achieve at least 93%, with the average of all equipment tests being recorded. Any lab assignment that is missed can be made up after the 93% is achieved. Until then, a zero will be recorded.
3. Every chapter will have a major test that consists of essay questions taken from the study guide, some short answer questions, and problems that apply to the content of the chapter. Tests will be offered on three different difficultly levels. As the difficulty level is reduced, there is a deduction taken on points earned. The Level A test will be credited at 100% of the points earned. The Level B test will be credited at 95% of the points earned. The Level C test will be credited at 90% of the points earned.
The rational for having three different levels of testing:
Level A is recommended for those students that are considering a career that requires a strong scientific knowledge. This includes, but is not limited to, a career in any of these areas: medicine of any type, engineering of any type, science or math teacher at any level, pharmacist, etc.
Level B is suggested for those students that have an interest in science, but are planning a career that is less tied to the sciences.
Level C is suggested for those students that are not really interested in science, but need to pass chemistry either for graduation or college admittance.
The test level does not totally dictate the final grade for the test, but will have a significant influence.
Content variation for the different test levels:
Level A tests will include 5 to 6 essay questions with the best 3 answers counting for the grade of the test. Multiple-choice answers will have more distracter choices than either level B or level C. Word banks for fill-in the blank questions either will not be given, or will have several distracter words that will not be used. Test problems will have only the minimum of data, just enough to complete the problem with nothing that could be leading to the setup of the problem. An example problem: write and balance the equation for the reaction of calcium and water.
Level B tests will include 4 to 5 essay questions with the best 2 answers counting for the grade of the test. Multiple-choice answers will have fewer distracter choices than level A but more than level C. Word banks for fill-in the blank questions will have a few distracter words that will not be used. Test problems will have some data that can help to set up the problem, but not all that might be available. An example problem: write and balance the equation for the reaction of calcium and water, one product is calcium hydroxide.
Level C tests will include 3 to 4 essay questions with the best 1 answer counting for the grade of the test. Multiple-choice answers will have fewer distracter choices than either level A or level B. Word banks for fill-in the blank questions will have no distracter words that will not be used. Test problems will have all available data to help set up the problem. An example problem: write and balance the equation for the reaction of calcium and water, the products are calcium hydroxide and hydrogen gas.
Select the level of testing that best fits your needs. Parent and student must sign the form at the end of the syllabus and return by Tuesday of the second full week of school. Any one without a signed form will take the Level A tests. You may change to a higher level at anytime, but to change to a lower level requires a conference with me, communication from your parent, and a new, signed form.
Retest information: You will be given a second change on chapter tests and vocabulary tests. The highest score that will be recorded on a retest is 76%. I expect at least one after school study secession in the chemistry classroom before retesting. Retesting will be either before or after school, and must be completed within 5 school days of the return of the first test. The retest will be on the same level as the original test.
Extra credit information: A chapter study guide will be offered for each chapter. Working the study guide is required. If you hand the study guide in the day of the chapter test, up to 5% extra credit will be added to the test score. This is the only opportunity available for extra credit.
Common causes for difficulty in Chemistry:
Not working on the assignment or study guide until the last day. If you have any questions that I need to answer about an assignment, you must work on the assignment ahead of time.
Not knowing the vocabulary from previous chapters. ALL vocabulary is expected to carry forward to the next chapter. Each chapter review includes the vocabulary terms, with page number, covered in the chapter. The semester test will include vocabulary terms and essay questions from all chapters covered during the semester.
Copying daily work and study guide from others. Test questions will relate to homework and the study guide. If you have done your homework and study guide, there should be no surprise questions.
Failure to take advantage of opportunities available to you. This includes asking questions, completing assignments, retesting if needed, using time wisely, making up work if absent, working the study guide for extra credit, etc.
Course policies:
1. All assignments will include a proper heading:Name, brief description or page number, date due, and class period.
Include both first and last names. Lack
of headings will result in up to 10% penalty.
2. If you know in advance that you will miss class for any reason, please see me in advance.
3. In case of absence, it is your responsibility to get make-up work. Check with me at the first of the period after you have been absent for any new assignments. Any daily assignment that was due while your were absent is due upon your return.
4. Assignments turned in late will have 10% penalty deducted for each class day that they are late.
5. Tests or quizzes missed due to absence will be made up as soon as possible after you return. Make sure that both you and me are in agreement when a test or quiz is due. I will record the agreed date in my plan book, and you record it in your agenda. If work is not made within the agreed time, a zero will be recorded.
6. Assignments missed because of unexcused or non-excused absences must be completed but will receive no credit. You will not receive credit for missed assignments if you are asked to leave my classroom for behavior problems or unsafe activity during lab. You will be expected to know and complete the material. The test will probably include that material. Don’t miss it twice!
7. Cheating will not be tolerated. A demerit will be issued. Any assignment that is result of cheating will be recorded as a zero. If you choose to make up the assignment, do so within 3 school days, outside of the normal school day, in the classroom. Credit will be recorded as 50% of the points earned. The trust that once existed is broken, and will be very difficult to regain.
General Chemistry Diary Printed name _________________________________
Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Monday Topic studied _____________________________ Time spent_______ minutes
Tuesday Topic studied _____________________________ Time spent_______ minutes
Wednesday Topic studied _____________________________ Time spent_______ minutes
Thursday Topic studied _____________________________ Time spent_______ minutes
Friday Topic studied _____________________________ Time spent_______ minutes
Saturday Topic studied _____________________________ Time spent_______ minutes
Sunday Topic studied _____________________________ Time spent_______ minutes
Total time for the week_______minutes
Signed __________________________ _________________ ______
Student Date Points
Signed __________________________ _________________ ______
Parent Date Deduction
Received by ____________________ _________________ ______
Teacher or substitute Date Score
The General Chemistry Diary is one method to track time spent outside of class working to be more successful in Chemistry. I expect that one devote at least 60 minutes a week outside of class working to gain an understanding of the material. Fill in Topic studied with what was studied. This can be reading pages in the chapter, working a daily assignment, working on the study guide, writing the current event of science report, studying the vocabulary terms, reviewing for test, completing lab sheets, becoming very familiar with various tables, etc. This is due Monday of each week as you come into class. Points for this assignment are based on the total minutes and the number of signatures. Signatures indicate that the time recorded is accurate. This will be recorded as a 8-point daily grade.
Over 80 minutes and two signatures
9 points
112.5% A+
71 – 80 minutes and two signatures
8 points
100.0% A+
61 – 70 minutes and two signatures
7 points
87.5% B
51 – 60 minutes and two signatures 6 points 75.0% D+
41 – 50 minutes and two signatures
5 points
62.5% F
31 – 40 minutes and two signatures 4 points 50.0% F
21 – 30 minutes and two signatures 3 points 37.5% F
11 –20 minutes and two signatures 2 points 25.0% F
1 – 10 minutes and two signatures 1 point 12.5% F
Missing a signature is a 2-point deduction. Turned in late is a 1-point deduction for each day late.
Late turn in date, missing a signature, and few minutes
could result in a negative score. The
lowest score that will be recorded is zero.
Rules:
1. Everyone will be treated with dignity and respect. Only one person will talk at time. Raise your hand. You will have your turn.
2. Be in your assigned seat, with the necessary materials, ready to learn, when the bell rings. Tardies and demerits will be issued.
3. Always operate in a safe manner. When working in lab, it is your responsibility to insure that all of us are acting in a safe manner. We are our brother’s keeper.
4. The rules in the BCCHS student handbook are in effect at all times.
5. No backpacks in the classroom.
6. No food in the classroom.
7. Water only in the water bottles.
8. Use common sense.
BISHOP CARROLL
CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
HONORS
CHEMISTRY I SYLLABUS AND POLICIES
2008-2009
Mr. Willard Friend- Instructor (email friendwillard@bcchs.org), Room 105
Office Hours: 7:20 – 7:50 a.m. and 3:15 – 3:45 p.m. I can be here earlier or stay later by arrangement. Faculty meetings may keep me from my classroom during scheduled times.
Text: Physical Science, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, Inc., © 2008.
Required materials: Chemistry textbook, 3-ring notebook or binder with paper, black or blue pen or pencil, agenda book, straight edge or ruler, scientific calculator as needed. Demerits or other consequences may result from failure to bring necessary materials.
Course description: Chemistry is the branch of science that attempts to describe and explain the composition, structure, and properties of substances and the changes that they undergo. Major chemical concepts that will be covered include: matter and energy, measurement, problem solving, structure of the atom, models of the atom, periodic law and periodic table, chemical bonding, writing chemical formula, writing and balancing chemical equations, mass relationships in chemical reactions, gases and gas laws, phases of matter, solutions, electrolytes, acids and bases, etc.
Purpose and plan: Honors Chemistry I is designed for those students that excel in science. The class is intended for college preparation. Included in the discussion will be everyday chemical information. I fully expect to cover the chapters 1 through 10 and chapters 21 and 22 in the book. Lab work will relate to the content of the current chapter as much as possible.
My intent: I fully intend to facilitate your efforts to learn chemistry. Class time will be spent emphasizing major concepts and assisting you with areas of difficulty. It is vital that you ask questions. Do not be concerned about asking a “stupid question.” If you need more information about the topic, it is not a stupid question.
Grade categories and weights:
1. Daily work 20%
2. Lab work 20%
3. Vocabulary tests 30%
4. Major tests 30%
5. Semester Test
Semester grade 45% first quarter, 45% second quarter, 10% semester test
The grading scale in the student handbook, page 5 will be followed. Parents may be notified at any time a student shows signs of struggling. Notifications will be made in writing, e-mail, or by phone. Having 100% in one category and then earning 100% on the next assignment in that category will not raise ones grade. Likewise, having a zero in one category and taking another zero in the same category will not lower ones grade.
Daily
Assignments:
1. Daily assignments from the chapter will be listed on unit assignment sheet for each chapter. Tentative due dates will be listed. The date due may change as we progress onto the chapter. The assignment is due as you come into class. The day before a major test is set aside for review purposes.
2. Chemistry Daily Diary: Work outside of class is a must for achieving success in chemistry. You will be expected to keep a diary of what you studied and how long you studied. Each Monday, turn in the log for the previous week. This is an 8-point assignment, based on time spent, and is recorded in the daily work category. See a copy at the end of this syllabus.
3. Current Science Event: Once each month, turn in a current event in science. Give the title, date, and source of the event (2 points). Summarize the event in your words (4 points). Give your impression of how the event is affecting humanity or could affect humanity (4 points). Use complete and clear sentence structure. Yes, English usage will be graded. This can be turned in any time, but is due the last school day of the month. Typed is preferred.
Lab Work:
Labs will usually relate to the chapter content currently being studied. Carefully follow the directions. Many labs will include graphs. Questions will require understanding the data collected during the lab.
Vocabulary
tests:
Every chapter will have a vocabulary test. Some chapter have over 20 key words, and others have very few. The short lists will be supplemented by words from previous chapters. The vocabulary test will consist of a mix of matching definitions to the correct term and writing out the definition for a few terms. Tests will have approximately 70% as matching, and 30% as write the definition. .
Major Tests:
1. Lab Safety Test: Everyone must operate safely in the lab. The first assignment will cover lab safety. You must have at least one test with a score of 93% before you will be allowed to do any lab assignments. Retests are available until you achieve the 93%. The average of all lab safety tests will stand as your grade.
2. Equipment Identification Test: You will be presented with several pieces of lab equipment to correctly identify. Again, you must achieve at least 93%, with the average of all equipment tests being recorded. Any lab assignment that is missed can be made up after the 93% is achieved. Until then, a zero will be recorded.
3. Every chapter will have a major test that consists of essay questions, some short answer questions, and problems that apply to the content of the chapter.
Content for
major tests:
Major tests will include 5 to 6 essay questions with the best 3 answers counting for the grade of the test. Multiple-choice answers will have three or four distracter choices. Word banks for fill-in the blank questions either will not be given, or will have several distracter choices that will not be used. Test problems will have only the minimum of data, just enough to complete the problem with nothing that could be leading to the setup of the problem. There may be extra information that will not be used.
Retest
information:
You will be given a second change on chapter tests and vocabulary tests. The highest score that will be recorded on a retest is 76%. I expect at least one after school study secession in the chemistry classroom before retesting. Retesting will be either before or after school, and must be completed within 5 school days of the return of the first test.
Extra credit
information:
You may choose to outline the chapter. Up to seven points for each chapter outline can be earned. The outline is due the class period that the test is scheduled. The outline should follow the flow of the chapter. The outline points will be added to the major test for the chapter. Outlines handed in late will have a point per day deducted. This is the only opportunity available for extra credit.
Common causes for difficulty in Chemistry:
Not working on the assignment or chapter outline until the last day. If you have any questions that I need to answer about an assignment, you must work on the assignment ahead of time.
Not knowing the vocabulary from previous chapters. ALL vocabulary is expected to carry forward to the next chapter. Each chapter review includes the vocabulary terms, with page number, covered in the chapter. The semester test will include vocabulary terms and essay questions from all chapters covered during the semester.
Copying daily work or chapter outline from others. Test questions will relate to homework and the chapter outline. If you have done your homework and chapter outline, there should be no surprise questions.
Failure to take advantage of opportunities available to you. This includes asking questions, completing assignments, retesting if needed, using time wisely, making up work if absent, etc.
Course policies:
1. All assignments will include a proper heading: Name, brief description or page number, date due, and class period. Include both first and last names. Lack of headings will result in up to 10% penalty.
2. If you know in advance that you will miss class for any reason, please see me in advance.
3. In case of absence, it is your responsibility to get make-up work. Check with me at the first of the period after you have been absent for any new assignments. Any daily assignment that was due while your were absent is due upon your return.
4. Assignments turned in late will have 10% penalty deducted for each class day that they are late.
5. Tests or quizzes missed due to absence will be made up as soon as possible after you return. Make sure that both, you and me, are in agreement when a test or quiz is due. I will record the agreed date in my plan book, and you record it in your agenda. If work is not made within the agreed time, a zero will be recorded.
6. Assignments missed because of unexcused or non-excused absences must be completed but will receive no credit. You will not receive credit for missed assignments if you are asked to leave my classroom for behavior problems or unsafe activity during lab. You will be expected to know and complete the material. The test will probably include that material. Don’t miss it twice!
7. Cheating will not be tolerated. A demerit will be issued. Any assignment that is result of cheating will be recorded as a zero. If you choose to make up the assignment, do so within 3 school days, outside of the normal school day, in the classroom. Credit will be recorded as 50% of the points earned. The trust that once existed is broken, and will be very difficult to regain.
Chemistry Diary Printed name ________________________________Hour____
Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Monday Topic studied _____________________________ Time spent_______ minutes
Tuesday Topic studied _____________________________ Time spent_______ minutes
Wednesday Topic studied _____________________________ Time spent_______ minutes
Thursday Topic studied _____________________________ Time spent_______ minutes
Friday Topic studied _____________________________ Time spent_______ minutes
Saturday Topic studied _____________________________ Time spent_______ minutes
Sunday Topic studied _____________________________ Time spent_______ minutes
Total time for the week_______minutes
Signed __________________________ _________________ ______
Student Date Points
Signed __________________________ _________________ ______
Parent Date Deduction
Received by ____________________ _________________ ______
Teacher or substitute Date Score
The Chemistry Diary is one method to track time spent outside of class working to be more successful in Chemistry. I expect that one devote at least 70 minutes a week outside of class working to gain an understanding of the material. Fill in “Topic studied” with what was studied. This can be reading pages in the chapter, working a daily assignment, working on the study guide, writing the current event of science report, studying the vocabulary terms, reviewing for test, completing lab sheets, becoming very familiar with various tables, etc. This is due Monday of each week as you come into class. Points for this assignment are based on the total minutes and the number of signatures. Signatures indicate that the time recorded is accurate. This will be recorded as an 8-point daily grade.
Over 80 minutes and two signatures
9 points
112.5% A+
71 – 80 minutes and two signatur