Chemistry I-Honors
Periods 3,5,7
Jupiter High School Science Department
Instructor: Mrs. Nora Ugalde
Office hours: 7:30-8:00 or by appointment
Room 2-105
E-mail: chemgru@aol.com
In order improve our communication throughout the year, I ask that you send me your e-mail address. Please send me your name; last name first, and your student number. Example: Doe, John (256453241)
Mission Statement: Chemistry I Honors focuses on what a chemically literate student should know and practice in today's world. It helps students understand the chemical world around them. This is an elective physical science course designed to introduce you to general chemical principles and to provide you with appropriate laboratory experience to supplement these principles. Chemistry is a rigorous course, and students must have taken and passed Algebra I, and be currently enrolled in Algebra II. If you do not fit this description, you may consider taking chemistry at a later time. You will be successful if you stay organized and review your problems and notes daily. The units we will study this year are:
1st Nine Weeks:
The Science of Chemistry
Matter and Energy
Atomic Structure and Electron Configuration
The Periodic Table
2nd Nine Weeks
Ionic Compounds
Covalent Bonds and Molecular Forces
Organic Chemistry
The Mole
Chemical Equations
3rd Nine Weeks
Stoichiometry
Causes of Change
Gases and Liquids
Solutions
4th Nine Weeks
Acids and Bases
Chemical Equilibrium
Reaction Rates
Electrochemistry
Nuclear Chemistry
I. Grading scale
A-90-100
B-80--89
C-70-79
D-60-69
F-BELOW 60
Conduct Grades
4- Very supportive to learning- Clearly demonstrates 100% focus on Chemistry during the entire class period. Completes all assignments and obeys all school rules
3- generally supportive to learning- Demonstrates focus on Chemistry during most of the class period. Completes at least 85% of the assignments and abides by all school rules
2- Detrimental to own learning- Homework average is less than 85%, tardy one or more times to class, unexcused absences, violations of student conduct as per student handbook, failure to be ready when the tardy bell rings, lack of focus during class.
1- Detrimental to own learning and that of others- In addition to#2 above also disrupts the learning of others by verbal/nonverbal behavior.
II. Evaluation Practices
A variety of assignments will be offered so that every student, regardless of their learning style, has an opportunity to excel. Every assignment completed in this course must have your name written on it, along with the date, the class period and the title of the assignment.
Lecture: Regular class attendance makes learning easier. Lecture will be a very active learning environment. There will be discussions, demonstrations, and multi-media presentations. Please do not miss lecture and do not be late part of your grade will come from your participation in activities and quizzes during lecture.
Group Activities: There will be group activities and group quizzes given during class. I will assign a group of FOUR students that will change throughout the year. Missing class means you lose the opportunity to earn points.
Homework is checked for completion. Homework will be assigned on a regular basis. All homework is reviewed in class and solutions to problems discussed. It is your responsibility to follow through by completing the homework, checking your answers and ask for clarification when there's a discrepancy between your collect homework after every assignment, but I strongly suggest you complete it.
LAB REPORTS are formal scientific documents written in a particular format that allow other individuals to follow the work of a researcher. Lab reports will be due two class sessions following the actual activity. (See instructions on how to write a lab report).
TEST AND QUIZZES will be given throughout the year. Tests will follow each major unit. They are worth 100 points. Quizzes will be given often, they may be announced or unannounced. Their point value varies from 10 to 50 points. If you have an emergency and you know that you are going to miss a test or have already missed one, please contact me as soon as possible.
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS will be required several times during the year. (See first semester assignment). These will include writing assignments, research activities, classroom projects, parent¡¦s nights, etc. I emphasize group work and cooperation; the grade you get on these assignments will depend on group and not on individual effort. The point value of these assignments depends on the nature of the job.
NOTEBOOKS-Each student will keep a notebook. The notebook will be ring-bound, with at least 1-1/2 inch rings. It will be divided into 6 sections by tabbed dividers, clearly labeled and separated. At the end of each nine-weeks, the work is clipped together and the process is repeated. The notebook should contain the following sessions: introduction, notes, lab reports, homework, test and quizzes, and special assignments. Each entry must be dated, and properly labeled. I suggest that if you have not developed your own personal note-taking style, you begin on this important aspect of the course. Here is where you record your impressions of each class session, which then allows you to review your work and your understanding of the material. Here are some pointers for taking note in chemistry class:
a. Copy all sample calculations very carefully. You want to have every sample in your notes to refer to when studying for the test.
b. Immediately question steps you do not understand. It is especially crucial in chemistry class that you do not let poorly understood concepts and notes get by you. Each step builds on the previous steps.
c. Follow along with the notes you took before class (during review, from homework or reading), and fill in any gaps. Be sure to note the points that the teacher stresses during lecture.
d. Write down any formulas, definitions or laws exactly as given because there is a great deal of precision involved in the study of chemistry.
e. Reread the notes the same night in order to:
ADD examples and facts you left out earlier
MARK any parts that are still unclear to you so that you can get further information at a later time.
REINFORCE the information for better retention.
III. Assignments
1. Assignments will not be accepted after the day they are due. If an assignment is brought in late on the day it is due, 10% will be deducted off the final grade.
2. If a student is absent for any reason it is the students responsibility to arrange with the teacher to make up any work missed.
3. It is your responsibility to see your teachers about tests and/or assignments missed due to illness or a scheduled school activity. A mark of 0 is recorded until work in completed.
4. If legitimately absent for a test, students may make up a test immediately upon return.
5. Regular attendance is very important. Students who habitually miss class will suffer in the evaluation process because their participation and achievement cannot be fully assessed.
6. On the average, you are expected to spend at least 30 - 45 minutes on chemistry homework and study each night. During this time you should complete any work missed or not completed in class, complete any assigned homework, read relevant material from texts and re-read notebooks and review for tests and exams. It should be emphasized that when there is no "assigned" homework, you are expected to review and study work previously covered.
7. You are expected to keep up with the assigned work on a daily basis. If the assigned work is not completed in class, then it must be completed for homework before the next class.
8. Lost or damaged textbooks and lab manuals will be charged to the student at replacement cost.
9. Proper classroom and lab rules must be followed at all times.
IV. Classroom Rules
1. You must be in your seat by the time the tardy bell rings.
2. Quietly prepare to begin class while I call the roll. Talking during this time is not permitted. Please prepare all necessary material in order to begin class promptly. Have your homework ready to be checked as I walk past your seat while checking the roll.
3. Quietly listen for instructions that will be given to you with frequency.
4. Do not to handle any equipment, materials or literature in the classroom without the specific permission of the teacher.
5. Do not play with the gas or water taps.
6. No foodstuff such as gum or candy is to be consumed in the classroom or laboratory.
7. Everyone will remain seated at the end of the class until they are given permission to leave.
8. Stools will be placed under the workbench at the end of each class or on top of the benches at the end of period 7.
9. Shoes will be worn at all times!
10. If you wish to be acknowledged in order to speak or leave your desk, please raise your hand. However, do not do so while I, or someone else is speaking; this is disruptive and rude.
V. Laboratory Rules
1. Read through each activity before you proceed. If you have trouble understanding any of the instructions, consult your teacher.
2. Work neatly, quietly, and carefully. Clear your laboratory bench of all materials except those you are using in the experiment. Rushing and carelessness often cause accidents and poor laboratory results.
3. Do not begin an experiment until you are instructed to do so.
4. Work only at your lab bench. Do not socialize with those around you.
5. Safety glasses must be worn at ALL times. If any chemical comes in contact with the eye, wash the eye with flowing water.
6. If you spill a chemical on your skin, wash the chemical off immediately with plenty of cold water.
7. Always follow the safety precautions that are described for each experiment.
8. Tie back loose hair and clothing, and remove any loose jewelry during an experiment.
9. At no time is anything to be thrown in the classroom or laboratory.
10. Report all injuries, burns to the skin or clothing to the teacher immediately, regardless of how trivial they seem.
11. Each student is responsible for the cleaning of the equipment used during the lab.
12. All broken or damaged equipment is to be reported to the teacher. If you are in doubt to the condition of your equipment, notify the teacher immediately. Missing equipment should also be reported to the teacher.
13. Breakage of equipment due to negligence will be charged to the student at replacement cost.
14. Never place equipment or materials in your mouth. Do not taste chemicals unless given permission by the teacher.
15. Do not use equipment, such as Bunsen burner, until it is called for in the experiment.
16. Never replace chemicals or reagents into the bottle from which you get them. Never exchange bottle stoppers or lids. Do not leave chemicals unattended on the desk.
17. Place stools under lab benches during experiments.
18. No student will leave at the end of the class until:
a) the laboratory is completely cleaned up.
b) equipment is properly stored
c) everyone is sitting down.
d) permission to leave is given by the teacher.
VI. Format for Lab Reports
All laboratory reports for science courses are to be written in accordance with the following format.
1. General Information: The report is to be typed on 8 1/2" x 11" paper. At the top right hand corner of the first page type your name, your partners name and the period.
Write the title of the lab at the top of the page. Pencil is to be used only for diagrams, graphs and calculations. Typing is to be used for all other parts of the lab report. Lab reports are written in the third person and in past tense.
2. Purpose or Problem: The purpose or problem of the experiment is to be stated in a complete sentence.
3. Hypothesis: (if applicable)
4. Apparatus: Equipment and materials used are to be listed or referred to if lab handout is attached.
5. Diagram (when required): A diagram should illustrate the equipment and the setup used. It should be a full page in size and done on blank paper. The diagram should be offset towards the left of the page, with the labels on the right side of the page. A ruler is to be used to draw the labeling lines and any other straight lines.
6. Procedure or Method: The procedure or method provides a summary of what was done. It must be written in your own words.
7. Observations: Observations are to be written in complete sentences or put in a data table. All measurements made are to be recorded, no matter how trivial they may appear. In describing changes, descriptions are to include what was seen before, during and after the change.
8. Graphs (where required): Graphs are to be drawn on graph paper. Each graph requires a title at the top of the page, and a label on each axis. An appropriate scale on the axis is also required. A data table is to be included, if applicable.
9. Calculations (where required): If the lab involves calculations, then the calculations must be shown in the lab report. Calculations must be written in an organized fashion( required, given information, formula or equation, solution, written conclusion). In cases of repetitive calculations, one detailed calculation must be shown. Where appropriate, calculations must be done to the correct number of significant figures (using scientific notation where appropriate).
10. Conclusions: This final statement summarizes what was learned with reference to the purpose or problem of the lab. If applicable, tell whether the conclusion supports the hypothesis.
11. Sources of Error: To be included if applicable.
12. Handing in Lab Reports: The pages are to stapled together in the top left-hand corner. The report is to be handed in at the beginning of the period on the due date.
13. Late Lab Reports: If lab reports are not handed in on their due date, at the beginning of the class period, 20% will be deducted for each day it is late. Late lab reports will not be accepted after they have been handed back to the class.
14. Writing Skills: Up to 20% may be deducted for spelling and or grammatical errors.
15. Absence: If absent when a lab is done, it is the student¡¦s responsibility to consult with the teacher. It is extremely difficult to make up lab activities.
Sample Lab Grading Sheet
Student name:
Lab Partner(s):
Period/Date:
Lab Title
Appearance:
„h Lab date and title are written at the front of the lab (1 point)
„h The report is neat (3points)
Purpose/Hypothesis:
„h The reason for performing the lab is clear (4 points)
„h The purpose is no more than 4 sentences long (1 point)
Materials/Equipment
„h A reference is made to the attached handout or to the lab book where the materials are listed (1 point)
Diagram/Procedure
„h Diagram illustrates equipment used and,
„h A short summary of the procedure is included. (2 points)
Results/Observations/Graphs
„h Qualitative observations during the course of the experiment are included ( 3 points)
„h Quantitative data was recorded in proper form (3 points)
„h All tables/graphs and information are properly labeled (1 point)
„h All tables/graphs and information are neatly written (1 point)
Calculations
„h All calculations (if applicable) are correct and complete (5 points)
„h All proper charts and graphs have been included (5 points)
Questions
„h All questions (when applicable) are answered in complete sentences and calculations pertaining to the question are correct
(10 points)
Conclusion/Analysis
„h Your analysis of the purpose is well-reasoned, based on your data (7 points)
„h Sources of error and possible way of compensating for them are included (3 points)
VII. Special Project-Industry and Society
Many of the products required by modern society are made by chemical industries applying science and technology. Although from these products are beneficial, the by-products in the chemical processes may cause environmental problems. The control of these problems involves an understanding of science and technology balanced by the needs of our society.
The purpose of this unit is to:
1. Provide students with opportunities to consider their responsibilities as citizens in a technological society
2. Acquire some of the scientific and technological knowledge that they will need in order to make informed decisions
3. Understand the role of a particular chemical industry as it
supplies products to satisfy the demands of society.
Many different chemical industries or products can be studied effectively to fulfill the objectives of this unit. It is intended that students achieve the objectives of this unit by selecting, in consultation with the teacher, a particular industry or product for study.
The two possible topics are:
Topic 1 - A Chemistry Industry
The selection of a local industry should be a priority. Areas to be investigated and reported on area listed below.
1. Reason for the process.
2. History of the process.
3. Chemical reactions involved in manufacture.
4. Technology (equipment, materials, engineering design).
5. Factors considered in location of industry (sources and transportation of raw materials, energy requirements, human resources, environmental problems, market accessibility, waste disposal, economic considerations).
6. Effects on local area (environmental and social).
7. Role of the chemist.
Ideas of types of industries:
Petroleum Fertilizer
Pulp and Paper Plastics
Electroplating
Man Made Fibers
Detergents
Ceramics and Glass
Heavy Chemical Brewing
Paint Dye
Pharmaceuticals
Food Stuffs - soft drinks, etc.
Topic 2 - A Chemical Product
The selection of one product or type of product with wide usage is preferable.
Areas to be investigated on are listed below.
1. Reasons for use of product (history).
2. Chemical reactions involved in use.
3. Benefits (technological, economic).
4. Disadvantages (resources, pollution, safety, and side effects).
5. Social responsibility of manufacturer. 6. Supervision of use of manufacture (quality control, availability to the public, dangers).
Ideas of types of chemicals:
Petroleum products Marine paints
Fertilizers
Synthetic fibers
Herbicides
Preservatives
Insecticides
Pharmaceutical products
Medicine
Plastics
VIII. Evaluation of Project
1.One report is to be submitted to the teacher from each student.
2. The report must be on Topic 1 or Topic 2.
3. Individual effort is strongly encouraged.
The assessment breakdown to be followed is shown below:
It is intended to assess the student's ability to:
(a) Conduct research into several aspects concerning the effects of Chemistry in their local area.
(b) Present findings in an understandable and well-organized format.
4. Since this is an essay on a topic in chemistry, where possible, try to use as much of the language of chemistry as possible, i.e.; formulae, equations, structure diagrams, Lewis diagrams, etc.
5. Include a bibliography.
* 6. Do not use technical words without explaining what they mean.
* 7. If you are copying material from a resource book, use quotation marks and footnotes at the bottom of the page.
8. The best reports are those written in the student's own words.
9. If somebody has given you help with information and explanations, acknowledge him or her.
10. Keep a log of time spent and include this at the end of the paper. e.g. March 3 - 21/2 hours searching for material in the library.
11. If a flow chart of the process is included, make your own - do not photocopy one from a resource book.
IX. Expectations:
Chemistry is a cumulative course. Anything that you miss or don't understand today will return to cause you more trouble later in the course. If you have problems understanding a concept, get it straightened out immediately. Don't depend on one of your classmates to ask your questions.
Make good use of class time. Be prepared for class and stay organized. Pay close attention to what is going on in class and do your talking elsewhere.
X. Academic Integrity: Academic dishonesty is not acceptable. Two examples of academic dishonesty include all variations of cheating during exams as well as changing test answers for re-grading. All forms of academic dishonesty will be prosecuted to the fullest extent. Make a commitment to respect those around you and to do your very best and you will succeed.
Any offense will be dealt with by one of several methods:
Warning/discussion with student
Parent contact
Trip to Dean
Preparation, motivation and dedication are key ingredients in being successful in this course, as in anything else in life. Chemistry will not always be easy, but it will give you the opportunity to succeed.
XI. LAB FEES
A LAB DONATION FEE WILL BE COLLECTED. THIS MONEY WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE CONSUMABLE LAB SUPPLIES IN ORDER TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF OUR LABORATORY ACTIVITIES. PLEASE READ ATTACHED LETTER.
XII. A SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR IS A MUST IN THIS CLASS. A T-I 34, 35 OR 36 WILL BE ACCEPTABLE. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SHARE CALCULATORS DURING TEST OR QUIZZES. PLEASE WRITE YOUR NAME WITH A PERMANENT MARKER AS SOON AS YOU PURCHASE IT.
Education is a cooperative effort. I only see you for two hours every other day. Your parents are encouraged to schedule conferences with me to discuss matters related to your progress. These may be arranged by calling school at 744-7900 ext 7264 or e-mail: chemgru@aol.com
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