SHS 2003340 Chemistry I (1 credit)

An introductory lab course intended to make students scientifically literate about the chemistry of their world. Topics include atomic theory, bonding, formulas and nomenclature, mole concept, reactions, gas behavior, solutions, equilibrium, kinetics, acids & bases, oxidation-reduction, and organic/biochemistry. The course uses the "Science-Technology-Society" approach, stresses critical thinking, and relies upon cooperative strategies through a computerized management system. The course is competency based and credit is awarded upon successful mastery of objectives. The topics are covered in thematic units that include water, resources, petroleum, food, nuclear and air.

This course is unique in that the computer moves the students through the course. Student assistance comes from the student's support team and from the teacher. Records and control of the group's progress are handled by the computer. This allows the teacher to spend more time on small group problems and the evaluation of each individual to insure individual competency. The methods produce better results than class lecture and provide the platform for a short step to completely individualizing the process through computers. The complex nature of tracking all the students and making sure they are ready to go on is handled by the computer. Numerous laboratory activities keep the class very hands-on oriented. With video libraries for lab demonstrations and illustrations, the program has moved completely away from a teacher centered program to a student centered program. Today's world places a lot of emphasis on information retrieval. This method of instruction mimics that situation and allows the student to begin practicing that art. Competency is checked frequently through a randomized quiz bank (allows students to retake quizzes until they achieve the mastery that they wish), daily oral questioning and daily checks of written work.

Aug Safety, Metrics, Matter

Sept Symbols, Equations, Solubility, Solutions & Concentrations

Graphing

Oct Acids & Bases, Ions & Ionic Bonding, Water Treatment,

Nov Metals/Nonmetals, Metal Reactivities, Periodic Table

Dec Moles, Material Composition, Recycling,

Jan Petroleum, Bonding(covalent), Energy, Specific Heat

Feb Bonding, Organic Functional Groups, Polymers, Energy

March Gases, Pressure, Boyle's Law, Charles' Law, Ideal Gases &

April Atmosphere, Acid/Base & Buffers, Electrochemistry, Atomic

May Nuclear Chemistry, Biochemistry

4th period and after school unless posted otherwise posted on the upper right hand corner of the board at the front of the classroom.

1 high school math credit and physical science.

• develop a lifelong awareness of both the potential and limitations of science and technology.

Bound notebook to use as journal for notes, data, etc. A calculator is not required but will make your workload easier. Shoes that completely cover the foot. If you have long hair a hair tie is required.

CLASS WORK/LABORATORY - 54%

Responses graded by computer and teacher.

If the student is not satisfied with their performance all work may be redone after school . Must makeup work or redo work before the next quiz following the one at the end of the section they wish to work on.

QUIZZES and Exams - 26%

Quizzes after each lesson.

Comprehensive unit exams at end of each unit and a final exam at the end of each semester.

Quizzes and exams may be taken up to 4 times. They must wait 24 hrs. between takes and only the last score counts.

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS--20%

Attendance, materials, dress, organization, cleanliness, time management, safety concerns and neatness of equipment and work station.

Participation and attitude.

Grading scale: A 94-100 B 85-93 C 75-84 D 65-74 F 0-64

Do the homework listed on the calendar on the day it is assigned. Make sure you know your vocabulary words before you come to class. Have your team manager constantly manage your time so you don't get behind. Make sure you read the assigned pages of the text. Use the objective sheet and sample questions before you take a test or quiz. Sample questions can be found under Tests and Quizzes on this web site. Cooperate and work well with your teammates.

-Well-ordered Environment + Positive Academic Expectations = Effective Classroom

-Time on task. 50 minutes of chemistry every day with a calendar for emphasis.

-Student activities are directed by computers. Computers keep records of all activity.

-All rules and procedures are practiced. In the fall getting safety glasses and aprons is practiced.

-All rules and procedures are enforced with lenient penalties.

-Environment is predictable from day to day.

-The environment is task oriented.

-The room is always ready to begin work.

-Students begin work when they enter the room.

-Computers allow students to get grades at any time.

-Success is attitude.

-All students are expected to master all activities.

-Students may repeat any activity outside of class time if they didn't do well.

-Randomized computer quiz banks allow students to retake quizzes.

Last score counts.

Must wait 24 hrs. between retakes.

Must correct all missed answers.

-Students tend to learn as much as their teacher expects.

-Students have been guided through the steps for success many times.

-Students can become better learners through practice.

-Research indicates that cooperative learning leads to higher achievement for all

students. No research states otherwise.

-Most groups of three have all the intellectual skills needed to solve complex

problems.

-Teaching is a wonderful way to learn.

-Provides students with high support.

-Meaningful job assignments provide structure.

-Hold individuals accountable for the work of the team.

-No disciplines operate without knowledge and skills from another discipline.

-Chemists must communicate.

-Chemists alter the social fabric of our society through their work.

-Chemists use math.

-Chemistry is influenced by and influences human experience and this classroom tries

to put chemistry in the context of human experience.

Be in class every day it is physically possible. SHS requires any absences to be excused. Makeup work for labs and quizzes must be made up at the instructor's earliest convenience for unavoidable absences. Work that is not made up does adversely impact your grade. Chronic absentees will be placed in their own coop team to avoid holding back others. Work for excused absences can be made up after school.

In accordance with department discipline policy. I encourage working together on labs and homework but blatant copying is cheating. Tests and quizzes are to be your own effort. Cheating carries heavy penalties.

Calendars will be provided to help you schedule your time. How you use your time is up to you. If, however, you have not completed the work before the quiz the incomplete work will count against your grade.

Work can be made up after school for excused absences.

4) Do not treat others or their property with disrespect.

Safety is of the utmost importance. The lab is a very safe place if good common sense is used. The following laboratory safety rules must be followed. Note that they are applications of the four general classroom rules.

1) Safety glasses must be worn during ALL experiments.

2) A lab apron or smock must be worn to protect skin and clothes.

3) NO eating, drinking, or gum chewing in laboratory.

4) Wash hands thoroughly before leaving lab.

5) Keep your work area neat and clean. No books, clothes, or purses on tables. Clean and put away glassware and equipment as you finish using it. Clean up spills and breakage immediately. Sponge off counters before leaving lab.

6) Always listen carefully to instructions and use all precautions given during prelab discussions.

7) Know the location and use of

a. fire extinguisher

b. face wash

c. safety shower

d. fire blanket

e. sodium bicarbonate solution (for acid spills)

f. acetic acid (for caustic spills)

8) Horseplay will not be tolerated.

9) Report all accidents to the teacher.

10) Always leave the lab clean and neat at the end of the period.

11) Closed top shoes must be worn.

12) If you have long hair a hair tie must be worn when working with fire.

You will be assigned to a team of three students for each unit. Your class work grade is a team grade. Make sure you encourage each other. Each of you will be assigned a role by the computer. Make sure you follow those roles.

1. Meet all state course requirements.

2. Instill understanding of the accepted concepts in the state objectives.

3. Develop an attitude of inquiry.

4. Develop familiarity with laboratory equipment and its use.

5. Be prepared to understand social issues that relate to chemistry..

6. Work effectively with others.

7. Use physical and electronic resources to help solve problems.