Week of 9/3- Lab reports are due by Friday by midnight. Late reports will not be accepted. Use the template and the rubric.
Week of 8/20/18- Experimental Design- How can the density of a pre-1982 penny differ from a post-1982 penny? -- Formal Lab reports are due Saturday, August 25th by midnight. Lab report template is linked on the main menu. -- Introduction of Matter and its properties will begin this week.
Week of August 13, 2018 - Introduction to Dimensional analysis- Here is the 1st set of conversions. This quiz will be on Monday. https://quizlet.com/_4wmzc0
Week of August 6, 2018- Science lab equipment test on Friday - https://quizlet.com/_52eceh
2018-2019 Chemistry Syllabus
This syllabus is subject to change.
Location: Room 202
Instructor: Mrs. Vulgamore
Email: [email protected]
Class Website: http://www.oncoursesystems.com/school/webpage.aspx?id=11520479
Remind 101: Text @mrsvulgam to 503-536-1006
Required textbook/readings:
Course Description: In this course, we will discuss the following: measurements and problem solving, structure of matter, chemical bonding, molecular models, nuclear chemistry, states of matter, reaction types, stoichiometry, kinematics, and thermochemistry. We will also discuss techniques to help prepare for the science portion of the ACT.
Course Objectives: This course is designed to increase the understanding of scientific concepts and to encourage critical thinking skills regarding chemical processes. This course will also increase the awareness of issues that are arising in science and technology today.
Materials:
Textbook
Binder with Loose leaf paper or a Notebook to take notes in.
Blue or black ink pens and pencils
Scientific calculator
Evaluation/Grading Procedures: This course will consist of the following evaluations for grades:
Activity Possible Point Values Schedule
Quizzes 25-35 points weekly
Tests 100-120 points approximately every 2 weeks
Vocabulary cards or Foldable 50 + points each unit
Homework 10 points weekly
Projects 100-150 points each unit
Journals 100 points Journals are daily. Graded every
2 weeks
Lab activities/reports 100 points each unit
Mid- term 15% of term grade end of the term in December
Final Exam 15% of term grade end of the term in May
Other assignments varies depending on the assignment
** Grades are weighted as followed:
Major Assessments (MA) – 40%
Assessed for Accuracy (ACC)- 35 %
Participation/ completion (PC) – 10%
End of Semester Assessment (SEM EX) – 15%
Class work: Class work consists of writing in your journals daily. Journals will be picked up every 2 weeks for a 100 point grade. You are still responsible for daily journals even if you are absent. Notes are given daily. Quizzes will be given once a week on either the notes or on vocabulary terms. Tests will be given approximately every two weeks. Tests are designed as multiple choice and constructed responses. Homework will consist of review problems/ questions and will be given weekly.
Laboratory Activities: No horseplay is allowed in the lab! No eating or drinking is allowed in the lab. The instructor reserves the right to remove any student that is a safety hazard from the lab. If the student is removed from the lab, then he or she will receive a zero for that lab activity and will not be allowed to make it up. Students who do not turn in a signed safety contract by their parents and themselves will not participate in lab activities.
Attendance and Tardy Policy: If you have an excused absent, then you have 5 days to make up the assignments that were missed. Make-up tests and quizzes will be in essay format. A written report will substitute any video quizzes. It is the student’s responsibility to ask what was missed and to complete the assignments. If you are absent during a lab activity, and then the next lab will count as double. If you are not in class when the bell rings, then you will receive a tardy.
Academic Honesty: Copying of any homework, class work, tests, etc… for any class is prohibited. Students are not allowed to talk during quizzes or tests. Students who do will receive a zero for that assignment and will receive punish work and parents/guardians will be contacted.