2015/16 Chemistry: Start of the year survey - (copy) - (copy)

Skim the Learning Map for Unit 1 and complete the following.
Name: 


A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. What is your name?*


  1. What is you susquenita.org e-mail address?*


  1. What is your textbook #?*


  1. What are(is) the name(s) of your parents/guardians?*


  1. What is your parents' contact e-mail address?*


  1. What activities do you participate at SHS?*


  1. What are your interests outside of school?*


  1. Are you employed, if so where and how many hours a week?*


  1. What type of background/classes does your future career require?*


  1. What career do you see yourself involved in 10 years from now?*


  1. Do you know someone already in that field? If so describe, if not why did you choose that career?*


  1. Open another window and go to the "shschem"quia page then click on "Our textbook website" then click on "careers" in the research center. Skim a few of the links. Do you think a basic understanding of chemistry would enhance your career options? Why or why not?*


  1. Referring to the same location as above. Do you think a basic of chemistry might help you in everyday life? Why or why not?*


  1. Do you think that you will have difficulty in this course? Justify your response.*


  1. Skim pages xxii-xxix in your text. What is found in on these pages?*


  1. From pages xxii-xxix, how is technical writing different that creative writing?*


  1. From pages xxii-xxix, "previewing" seems to be a common theme. Comment on one strategy that may be personally helpful in being successful in this course.*


  1. On page 15, the author gives the top ten reasons for taking chemistry. Create one reason of your own that you are willing to share with the class.*


  1. Read the "comsumer connection" on page 17. What is one skill that chemistry can teach you that would be helpful in your future field? (and why)*


  1. Do you have any additional comments, questions or concerns?


  1. What qualities do you think it will take to be successful in this class?*


  1. What is something unique about you?





Mr. Shirmer
Chem I/AP Chem Instructor
Susquenita High School