CHEMISTRY I
Instructor: Nora Ugalde
Jupiter High School Science Department
Chemistry 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. This is a rigorous course and students must have taken and passed Algebra I, Geometry and be currently enrolled in Algebra II. The course will be taught using a variety of instructional methods: lectures, discussions, laboratories, demonstrations, team activities, individual and group projects, computer assisted instruction and data acquisition. You will be successful if you stay organized and review your problems and notes daily. The units we will study this year are:
Unit I- Fundamental of Chemistry: Chapters 1-6
Unit II- in-depth Explorations: Chapters 7-15
Unit III- Extensions: Chapters 16-21
These units may not be covered in sequence and selected material may be omitted.
The textbook Chemistry: Concepts and Applications, published by Glencoe, will be used. The replacement cost is $49.50. This is a brand new book, and you are responsible for returning the book in the same conditions as when you received it. Make no marks in the book. Keep books covered.
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. Make it a habit early in the year to establish proper studying skills and to seek help as soon as you encounter a problem.
LAB MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DONATION
In order to assist with costs associated with consumable Chemistry Lab material, a voluntary lab fee donation of $10 dollars is requested. This contribution is not a condition of attendance nor full participation in this class. It is understood that if there is a lack of sufficient contributions to the cost of the activity it may be eliminated.
GENERAL CLASSROOM RULES
In order to be successful you must assume the following responsibilities:
1. Be on time- this means be in your seat (ready to take notes, take a quiz, review homework or begin a lab) by the time the tardy bell rings.
2. Use appropriate hand gesture for permission to speak, leave your desk, or obtain my help.
3. Follow outlined classroom procedures.
4. Bring all materials needed for class.
5. Complete all assignments by their due date.
6. Abide by all school rules as outlined in your student handbook. Pay close attention to student dress code (page 12), cheating (page 9), attendance (page 6), and field trips (page 13), hall passes (page 16), make- up work (page 17) and discipline (page 10). I will strictly follow the guidelines set forth in the student handbook.
7. Use restroom between classes. Passes are not given out, except for emergencies. In order to receive an emergency pass you must have your agenda.
8. No food or drinks in the classroom at any time unless it is part of a classroom activity.
Consequences if rules are not followed:
First Offense: warning
Second Offense: Call to parent and teacher detention for 30 minutes on the Wednesday
Following the offense.
Third Offense: Referral to dean
CLASSROOM PROCEDURES
Procedures are part of your daily life. We follow procedures for going to the movies, using a telephone book, and attending a meeting. Procedures are established so we can all function effectively and efficiently in a given setting. The following are procedures to be used in this classroom.
1. Enter the classroom quietly. Go to your seat and begin the introductory assignment found on the overhead. This is usually a short quiz.
2. When I want your undivided attention I will ring a bell. You are to freeze, turn and face me, pay attention and keep your eyes on me. Be ready for oral instruction.
a. When the student needs my attention, he or she will raise a hand and wait for me to acknowledge the gesture. Please wait patiently until I finish helping another student. When I see a signal, I will respond with a nod of the head or a gesture of the hand.
3. Assignments will be passed upon my instructions from the back of the row to the front. Each person placing his or her work below the stack.
4. Keeping your notebook. See assignment section.
5. You are to remain in your seats, with chairs in order until I dismiss the class. You nor the bell will dismiss the class. Before I dismiss the class, the desk must be cleaned and in its place.
ATTENDANCE
See student handbook.
CONDUCT GRADES
4-¡§Very Constructive To Leaning¡¨-clearly demonstrates 100% focus on Chemistry during the entire class time. Completes all assignments and obeys all school rules.
3-¡§Generally Supportive To Leaning¡¨- demonstrates a focus on Chemistry during most of the class period. Completes at least 85% of assignments and abides by all school rules.
2-¡§Detrimental To Own Learning¡¨- Homework average is less than 85%, being tardy one more times to class, unexcused absences, violations of student conduct as per student handbook, failure to be ready to begin learning when the tardy bell rings, lack of focus during class and similar difficulties.
1- ¡§Detrimental to Own Learning and Learning of Others¡¨- In addition to a ¡§2¡¨, also disrupts the learning of others by verbal/nonverbal behavior.
SUPPLIES NEEDED
1. A three-ring notebook (minimum 1.5 inches thick).
2. A supply of white, loose-leaf paper not spirals rings.
3. Graph paper, four to five squares per inch.
4. Pencils/pens.
5. Notebook dividers.
6. A Texas Instrument scientific calculator. Graphing calculators may not be used during quizzes or exams. TI 30X, 30xa, or 35/36 work well.
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
The grading scale for this class is as follows:
A-90-100
B-80--89
C-70-79
D-60-69
F-0-59
Testing encompasses approximately 50% of the overall grade, with the remaining 50% distributed among the rest of the assignment.
ASSIGNMENTS
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. Late assignments will receive a zero.
1. HOMEWORK may be collected and graded or checked for completion. This 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 answer and the one provided by the teacher.
2. LAB REPORTS are formal scientific documents written in a particular format. They allow other individuals to follow the work of a researcher. You will receive detailed instructions on how to write a lab report. Lab reports must by type written or word-processed. If you do not have access to a typewriter or word processor, please bring a note from home stating so. In that case you may neatly hand write (or print) the report.
3. TEST AND QUIZZES will be given throughout the year. Tests will follow each major unit or individual chapters. They are worth 100 points. Quizzes will be given often, they may be announced or unannounced. And they are worth 10 to 50 points.
4. SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS will be assigned throughout the year. They are worth a test grade. I emphasize group work and cooperation; many times the grade you receive 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.
5. NOTEBOOKS will be divided into 6 sections by tabbed dividers, clearly
labeled and separated. At the end of each nine-week period, the work is clipped together and the process is repeated. The notebook should contain the following sessions (in the following order):
„h introduction
„h notes
„h homework
„h test and quizzes
„h lab reports
„h special assignments
Each entry must be dated, and properly labeled.
Many students have difficulty taking notes. I suggest that if you have not developed your own personal note-taking style, emphasize this important aspect of this course. Here is where you record your impressions of each class session, which then allows you to review your work and understanding of the material. I advise that you keep your notebook on a daily basis. Waiting until the last moment to "put it together" is not recommended.
HELP will be available at during 1st hour each day or by scheduled appointment. I strongly suggest that you use the opportunity to drop by and discuss any problems you may be experiencing. It is also helpful to find a study group or buddy to discuss alternative studying methods and ideas.
Education is a cooperative effort involving teacher, parents and students. 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
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