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CHEMISTRY I
Melinda Heater
mheater@joplin.k12.mo.us
Course Description
Chemistry I is an introductory chemistry class required of students who intend to continue into advanced science classes such as AP biology and duel credit biology, physics, and advanced chemistry.
Instructional Philosophy
Every student is provided with the opportunity to learn with no bias against him or her. Every student will therefore decide whether or not to take advantage of the opportunity provided by the building facilities, by the resources made available, and by the teacher.
Major Course Goals
First, the student will hopefully make learning a life-long habit. Learning can be fun and rewarding.
Second, the student will learn enough chemistry to enable him to take advanced science classes both at the high school and in post-secondary institutions of all types.
Major Course Objectives By Quarter
Subjects covered include the following:
Quarter 1
Unit 1: unit conversions and introduction to the mole, Avogadro’s number, and ions
Unit 2: formula units and balancing ions
Unit 3: balancing equations and predicting results
Unit 4: stoichiometric relationships between reactants, products, and phases
Quarter 2
Unit 5:atomic structure
Unit 6-7: bonding between atoms
Unit 8: periodic table
Quarter 3
Unit 9: phases of matter
Unit 10: gas laws
Unit 11: solution chemistry
Unit 12: colligative properties, freezing point depression, vapor pressure depression, and boiling point elevation
Quarter 4
Unit 13: acids and bases, in introduction to theory
Unit 14: acids and bases, pH, pOH, and concentrations
Unit 15: acids and bases, equilibria and hydrolysis of weak solutions
Unit 16: introduction to electrochemistry: oxidation and reduction reactions
Expectations in the Classroom
1. Demonstrate respect for the teacher, fellow students and the property of others.
2. Be responsible for making up missing work.
3. Do not employ vulgar or denigrating speech in the classroom.
4. Do not engage in any behavior that is determined inappropriate by the teacher, violates social mores, or is simply annoying.
Course Assessment
Grades are based on exams quizzes, homework, and lab reports.
Grading Scale
Grading scales are adopted or recommended by the district. They are:
A 90-100
B 80-89.9
C 70-79.9
D 60-69.9
F less than 60%
Textbooks and Supplies
There is no required textbook but should a student have a burning desire to look cool and carry a large and expensive textbook around a book may be checked out. The book, Prentice Hall Chemistry, will primarily be used in class.
Students should have a scientific calculator and not a business calculator. These calculators do not perform the same operations and will frustrate the student and the teacher. For inexpensive I recommend the Texas Instruments TI-30XIIS. If you have money to burn, purchase a TI-83 Plus.
Tutoring and Assistance
In addition to Eagle Time, after school help is available on M, W & F.
Melinda Heater
mheater@joplin.k12.mo.us
Course Description
Chemistry I is an introductory chemistry class required of students who intend to continue into advanced science classes such as AP biology and duel credit biology, physics, and advanced chemistry.
Instructional Philosophy
Every student is provided with the opportunity to learn with no bias against him or her. Every student will therefore decide whether or not to take advantage of the opportunity provided by the building facilities, by the resources made available, and by the teacher.
Major Course Goals
First, the student will hopefully make learning a life-long habit. Learning can be fun and rewarding.
Second, the student will learn enough chemistry to enable him to take advanced science classes both at the high school and in post-secondary institutions of all types.
Major Course Objectives By Quarter
Subjects covered include the following:
Quarter 1
Unit 1: unit conversions and introduction to the mole, Avogadro’s number, and ions
Unit 2: formula units and balancing ions
Unit 3: balancing equations and predicting results
Unit 4: stoichiometric relationships between reactants, products, and phases
Quarter 2
Unit 5:atomic structure
Unit 6-7: bonding between atoms
Unit 8: periodic table
Quarter 3
Unit 9: phases of matter
Unit 10: gas laws
Unit 11: solution chemistry
Unit 12: colligative properties, freezing point depression, vapor pressure depression, and boiling point elevation
Quarter 4
Unit 13: acids and bases, in introduction to theory
Unit 14: acids and bases, pH, pOH, and concentrations
Unit 15: acids and bases, equilibria and hydrolysis of weak solutions
Unit 16: introduction to electrochemistry: oxidation and reduction reactions
Expectations in the Classroom
1. Demonstrate respect for the teacher, fellow students and the property of others.
2. Be responsible for making up missing work.
3. Do not employ vulgar or denigrating speech in the classroom.
4. Do not engage in any behavior that is determined inappropriate by the teacher, violates social mores, or is simply annoying.
Course Assessment
Grades are based on exams quizzes, homework, and lab reports.
Grading Scale
Grading scales are adopted or recommended by the district. They are:
A 90-100
B 80-89.9
C 70-79.9
D 60-69.9
F less than 60%
Textbooks and Supplies
There is no required textbook but should a student have a burning desire to look cool and carry a large and expensive textbook around a book may be checked out. The book, Prentice Hall Chemistry, will primarily be used in class.
Students should have a scientific calculator and not a business calculator. These calculators do not perform the same operations and will frustrate the student and the teacher. For inexpensive I recommend the Texas Instruments TI-30XIIS. If you have money to burn, purchase a TI-83 Plus.
Tutoring and Assistance
In addition to Eagle Time, after school help is available on M, W & F.
