Honors+Chemistry

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Dear Students and Families,

Welcome to sophomore year and Chemistry 21! My fellow chemistry teachers and I have developed a curriculum that is challenging and fun. Chemistry is an extremely rewarding science; a strong understanding of chemical principles will not only serve you very well in your future scientific studies, but it will enrich your appreciation of the materials you encounter in your everyday life. The general topics we will cover are:

The Nature of Matter Quantifying Chemistry Formulas and Nomenclature The Mole Chemical Equations Atomic Structure Nuclear Chemistry Electron Configurations The Periodic Table || ** Semester 2 ** Chemical Bonds Intermolecular Forces Solutions Gases Chemical Kinetics and Equilibrium Acids and Bases Thermochemistry Electrochemistry Organic Nomenclature ||
 * ** Semester 1 **

In addition to lectures, readings, and homework, we will use a number of hands-on activities and labs to allow students to fully experience the material. There will also be some independent projects, including a major research project during the second semester. I expect students to work hard, have fun, and ask lots of questions.

=Course Materials:= //Three Ring Binder// //Lab Supplies// //Textbook// //Scientific Calculator//
 * Handouts and notes should be kept in a binder. All material for the year should be organized. You will need it.
 * All labs completed during lab blocks should be kept in a bound notebook of __graph paper__. Please take note of the recommended types. Labs are often lost if the pages are easily removed. This is the student’s responsibility. Students will also need scissors and __glue sticks__ to complete lab set up.
 * Students will receive a copy of the Van Geel Textbook and workbook. Please keep this in the three ring binder and bring this to class daily. Students will also have some provided reading material in the form of articles and handouts. These items should be kept the three ring binder.
 * The subject of Chemistry is often very math-based. You should bring a calculator daily.

=Grading Policy:=

> Exams will be given at the end of each unit and will be worth 100 - 200 points. The format of exams in this course may vary depending on the topic we are covering. Students should expect written exams as well as lab practical exams. Tests are given at the end of each unit and will cover all of the learning goals in that unit. Expect 2 or 3 tests per term.
 * Exams:

> Lab Reports will generally be worth 20 - 30 points. A larger, long term project might be worth more. Completed Lab reports and class activities will be collected on the day of the lab or the next day that the class meets depending on the lab depth. Each lab partner must turn in an individual lab report. Points will be deducted from lab reports turned in late.
 * Lab Reports and Projects:

> Homework assignments will be worth 5-15 points depending on the complexity of the assignment. Homework will be assigned most nights and due the following class to receive full credit. Homework will be checked in class or collected. Unfinished assignments can be turned in for reduced credit until the day of the exam on that unit. Homework turned in after this point will not receive credit.
 * Homework:

> There will be two final exams. The semester one final will be in January or February and covers chapters 1-9; the semester two final will be in June and covers chapters 10-18. Each exam counts for 8% of the grade for the year.
 * Final Exams:

> After each chapter there will be a diagnostic quiz. Diagnostic quizzes do NOT count toward the grade. The purpose of a diagnostic quiz is to assess your current mastery of the material; it is an important source of feedback for both student and teacher. If you do poorly on a diagnostic quiz, it is highly recommended that you come in for extra help.
 * Diagnostic Quizzes:

IMPORTANT NOTE: Graded assignments are posted on the homework calendar and in PowerSchool. Students may access assignments through the PowerSchool Portal. Students are expected to check assignments and grades often.

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