Course Syllabus

Diana Doss

diana.doss@ucps.k12.nc.us

Semester Outline:

1st  six weeks

2nd six weeks

3rd six weeks

·        Classification of Matter

·        Dimensional Analysis

·        Atoms & Radioactivity

·        Electrons & Properties

·        Chemical Bonding

·        Quantitative Analysis

·        States of Matter

·        Gas Laws

·        Solutions

·        Acids and Bases

·        Chemical Reactions

·        Equilibrium

Classroom Materials:

  • Binder
  • Scientific calculator – TI-30 or lower. Graphing calculators are permitted but not required.
  • Pencils and pens
  • Chromebook

Grading Scale:

  • 40% Tests
  • 25% Quizzes
  • 20% Labs
  • 15% Homework/Classwork

Honor Code: I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this work Unoriginal work will receive no credit as a final grade for all students involved. 

Technology Resources:

  • Canvas – lessons, homework, classwork, quizzes
  • Chemistry Dictionary App
  • Complete Chemistry App
  • Khan Academy App

General Classroom Expectations

  • Respect the learning environment and the property of the county and the teacher.
  • Be punctual and prepared
  • Adhere to the Union County Public School guidelines for dress code, behavior, and procedures.
  • Cell phones should stay in your belongings until the lesson is complete.

Lab Safety Procedures

  1. Review the lab safety materials before each experiment
  2. Behave maturely and use common sense
  3. Protect your eyes – goggles are required for every lab
  4. No food or drink at the lab tables
  5. Protect yourself and others from heat or open flames
  6. The glassware and chemicals are neither clean nor edible
  7. Do not mix, heat, or burn chemicals (or anything else) without permission.
  8. Inform the teacher if something is broken – do not try to use it during a lab.
  9. Inform the teacher if something spills – it is not always water!
  10. Wash your hands before and after each experiment.
  11. Report any suspected or known pregnancy
  12. Rinse, replace, and close all lab equipment and chemicals after each experiment

Students who persistently disregard the proper procedures will be removed from the labs and given alternative assignments.

 

 

 

Course Summary:

Date Details Due