Welcome to Chemistry with Mrs. Broadbent!  This will be my 12th year teaching Chemistry and my 4th year as a pirate.  This semester I am teaching AP Chemistry, Honors Physics, and Honors Chemistry.  Go Pirates!!!

My goals for this course are:

• Students will continue their investigations of the structure of matter along with chemical reactions and the conservation of matter and energy in those reactions.
• Students will develop skills as interdependent and self-directed learners.

Research informs us that students remember 5% of a lecture 24 hours after hearing it. They remember 90% of material they have taught 24 hours after teaching it. With that comparison in mind, the students will have the opportunity to teach each other and to direct their own work whenever possible. I will provide structure, support, guidance and a framework for this process to occur. We will use the power of technology to support and enhance our learning whenever possible.

 

Syllabus-Fall 2020

Course Name:  Chemistry I Honors

Teacher Name:  Mrs. Michele Broadbent

Course Description:

Chemistry is the study of matter and the changes it undergoes.  In this class we will cover the basic concepts of chemistry including: Matter, the Structure of the Atom, the Periodic Table of Elements, Bonding, Stoichiometry, Chemical Reactions, Gases, Thermochemistry, Kinetics, Equilibrium, Acid-Base Chemistry, and Nuclear Chemistry.  Laboratory work accompanies the course content.  This class is meant to give the student a basis for further study in college for students’ planning on a career in medicine, engineering, or any other science related field.

North Carolina Essential Standards:

http://www.ncpublicschools.org/docs/curriculum/science/scos/support-tools/unpacking/science/chemistry.pdf

 Tentative Pacing:

Unit	Tentative Days
Introduction to Chemistry	8
Atomic Structure	9-11
Nuclear Chemistry	4
Periodic Table	3
Chemical Bonding	9-10
Moles	7
Chemical Reactions	7
Stoichiometry	6
Gas Laws	6
Solutions and Acid-Base Chemistry	9
Thermochemistry	4
Kinetics and Equilibrium	6
NCFE Review	5

Honors Differentiation Statement:

Chemistry HN is an honors level course. This course is also available in the Program of Studies at the College Preparatory level. Students earning credit for an Honors level course receive an elevated number of Quality Points for their Grade Point Average. Students choosing the Honors level course should be aware that this Honors level course will include:

• Required extension opportunities that are directly related to the Standard Course of Study. This includes additional content beyond that covered in the College Preparatory level.
• More challenging coursework and assessments. Students will be expected to demonstrate higher levels of understanding for grades.
• Projects and presentations will be more in depth.
• Students will have to focus and study regularly to master the content.
• The expectation that students can move through the coursework at an accelerated pace and students experiencing difficulty should quickly seek guidance from their teacher on how they can be more successful.

Examples of Honors Differentiation in this Course:  Below is a sample of how the honors level objectives may differ from the College Preparatory Level.

 

Honors Level Objective	College Prep Level Objective
Students will be able to create and execute an appropriate procedure to accurately identify the density of a penny.	Students will be able to accurately follow a procedure to calculate the density of a penny.
Students will understand the relationship between wavelength and frequency of a wave and be able to calculate variables using the formula c=λν.	Students will understand the relationship between wavelength and frequency of a wave.

 

Grading Policy:

Midterm Exam-20%                   Quizzes-40% Classwork/Homework, Labs-40%

A comprehensive Final Exam will count as 25% of the final grade.

Late Work:

• Virtual assignments are considered late if turned in after the Canvas due date/time, unless special circumstances are otherwise discussed with the teacher. 
• Late work will be accepted at any time up until the Midterm.
• The highest grade a student can achieve on a late assignment is 70%.
• If you turn in an assignment late, you MUST fill out the “Late Assignment Form” which can be found on Canvas in the “Important Info” section.
  • The late assignment will NOT be graded until this form is completed.

 Make-up Work:

• If a student is absent from physical class, check the timeline to find an alternative assignment.  If one is not available, arrangements must be made with the teacher for a make-up assignment.
• Midterms and Quizzes.
  • The student is responsible for scheduling a time to make-up the assignment.

 Test Retakes:

• Students will be permitted to retake quizzes AND midterms. 
• Students will first need to complete the "Request to Retest" form which can be found on Canvas in the “important info” section.
  • The teacher will then schedule a time with the student to retake the assessment. 
• Retakes will need to be completed within one week of the original assessment.

Accessing Grades:

Students and Parents have the opportunity to access grades at any time via the PowerSchool Parent Portal.  Progress Reports or Report Cards will be sent home every 3 weeks.

Office Hours:

Office hours will be on Fridays from 10:00am-1:00pm.  Other days and times are available by appointment only.

 Supplies Needed:

• Spiral Bound notebook or 3-ring binder for notes
• Notebook Paper
• Pens/Pencils
• Scientific or Graphing Calculator
• Headphones
• Safety Goggles (Optional)
• Reference Tables (Provided): If lost another copy can be found at the following web address. http://www.ncpublicschools.org/docs/accountability/testing/eoc/Chemistry/chemistryreferencetable.pdf

 Resources:

• Textbook: Chemistry Matter and Change (Available for checkout from Mrs. Broadbent)
• Online Resources Page: video tutorials and extra practice problems can be accessed on Canvas by clicking the Online Resources (Help Button) on the home page.
• EmpowerED Family Portal: https: //www.ucps.k12.nc.us/domain/2917

 Assessments and Assignments:

• One brief assessment/quiz will be given each Friday. This will typically cover the material from the previous week.
• One comprehensive midterm assessment will be given at the end of each grading period. This will cover 4-6 weeks of material.
• In-class assignments may consist of any combination of labs, projects, practice problems, or participation grades. 
• Some labs may also count towards quiz grades. 
• Virtual assignments will be provided in the form of Unit Modules, in which students will work through specific assignments on given days throughout the week. 
• Many of these assignments will be supplemental to the labs and activities which will be performed in class, so they are crucial to be completed on time.

Classroom Expectations:

1. Respect the teacher, the classroom, and other students.
2. Be on time, on task, and prepared to learn EVERYDAY!
3. Be responsible for your own learning
4. Clean up after yourselves and your peers
5. Keep all of your personal electronics PUT AWAY.

Cheating:

• All forms of cheating (texting test answers, copying test answers, copying homework, crib sheets, plagiarism) will not be tolerated
• If students are caught cheating all students involved will earn a zero for the assignment, a parent contact, and possible administration referral.

Lab Safety:

You are expected to follow all lab safety protocols when in lab settings.  The lab safety contract must be signed and on file before participating in lab exercises.   Students in Honors will be required to complete a research project throughout the semester.  This might include lab work depending on the topic chosen.  I would recommend that all work with chemicals or other hazardous materials be done at school under my supervision.  If the student chooses to work at home, parents please supervise your child.  I will also be completing multiple demos throughout the semester.  These are meant to be done by a trained professional and should not be repeated at home.

Canvas:

The majority of assignments not completed on paper will be submitted on our learning platform, Canvas. Assignments can be submitted a variety of ways including, uploading files, typing into text boxes, and sharing Google documents/presentations. Students will be shown how to submit assignments on Canvas as needed. Individual assignments will indicate which method of submission on Canvas is expected. If students need a refresher or have questions, they can access the Canvas Student Guide (https://guides.instructure.com/m/4212) for specific instructions. It is the student's responsibility to ensure assignments are submitted on time and to contact the instructor if there is a problem. Please note that student activity is logged while in Canvas so instructors will be able to see if the student opened the assignment, if there was any activity including a log of student activities during on-line tests and quizzes. Students are not allowed to leave the testing window during assessments. Doing so is considered cheating and will be handled as set forth in the Porter Ridge HS handbook.

 

NOTICE: Although many assignments are submitted and graded in our learning platform, Canvas, the "final" grades shown may not be properly weighted and do not contain assignments that were not graded in Canvas. For the student's official grades, please continue to access the parent portal through Powerschool. Login information is usually sent home with the students at the beginning of the year, and should be the same as last year. If you need assistance accessing the parent portal, please contact the school.

Contact Information:

Email: michele.broadbent@ucps.k12.nc.us (BEST way to reach me!)

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Phone: 704-292-7662 (school)