1. Welcome to Chemistry
with Mrs. Toner

2. What You Will Learn?
All about matter and its interactions.
What is matter?
What happens to change matter?
What occurs as matter changes?

3. What Will You Need? Materials: Composition Notebook
Pen or pencil, dry erase marker, highlighter or colored pencils/pens
Scientific calculator (preferably TI-30X-IIS)
2 rolls paper towels
Book – we will give you online codes
soon

4. Rules of this Classroom
Respect the Teacher – I am here to give my best to you, I expect the same
Respect Others – Both their personal space and property
Respect Yourself – Come prepared to learn and keep your personal business personal
Never Touch Anything Without Permission

5. How Will You Be Graded?
9 weeks Grades will be broken down into the following categories:
Tests 50%
3-5 per 9 weeks
Quizzes 30%
1-2 per week
Class work/Homework 5%
Labs 15%
No late work will be accepted

6. Quizzes
If you are unhappy with a quiz grade….You may retake the quiz if you
Complete retake ticket
Come in at one of the 2 scheduled retake times for that quiz
Retakes are only allowed during scheduled retake times. There is always one before and one after school.

7. Article Assignment
Each quarter you will be responsible for 6 article assignments
First quarter I will assign you the articles and the prompts
Second through fourth quarter you will find your own articles and choose from a list of prompts
Each quarter’s assignment will count as a quiz grade
Assignment is to be turned in through Edmodo by given due dates

8. What if I miss a Day?
It is your responsibility to do all work assigned during your absence.
Use the website. All assignments, notes, etc will be there.
You will have one day for every day absent to turn in work if the absence is excused.
All class work/homework is graded for correctness not just completion
All tests and quizzes will be made up before or after school.
If a lab is missed, you will need to get the data from your lab partner and complete the lab as normal.

9. What if I Just Don’t Get It?
If there is anything you don’t understand…PLEASE ask questions.
If ALL of your questions are not answered completely or you need any additional help see the tutoring schedule.

10. Class Routine
Warm-up
Be prepared to answer questions – you never know when I will call on you
New content or Lab
Powerpoints are on my website for preview
Practice material
Class activities, starting homework, etc
Review content before leaving class
Plickers, review games, exit slips, etc

11. What About Safety?
Safety is one of the most important concepts in this class
Before participating in any laboratory experiment, you need to
Turn in a safety contract signed by both you and your parent or guardian
Pass a lab safety quiz- Friday

12. General Safety Rules
Conduct yourself in a responsible manner at all times
Follow ALL written and verbal instructions.
If you do not understand something, ask before proceeding
Never work alone.
Do not touch anything in the lab area until instructed to do so.

13. Lab Rules Do not eat, drink or chew gum in the lab
Perform only authorized experiments
Read procedures thoroughly before entering the lab
No horseplay in the lab
Only take what you NEED into the lab

14. Do not wear dangling jewelry or loose fitting clothing.
Work with proper ventilation
Dispose of all chemicals properly
ALWAYS wear safety goggles
Dress properly for lab.
Do not wear dangling jewelry or loose fitting clothing.
Wear shoes that cover your feet
Tie back long hair

15. Report all accidents or spills to your instructor immediately
Do not touch, taste, or smell chemicals unless instructed to do so
Hot and cold glass look the same. Always handle glassware properly
Make sure all equipment is in working order
Obey any special safety precautions for particular equipment

16. What happens if there is an accident?
Safety equipment is located around the room in the unlikely event that an accident occurs
Exits are at the front (either side) and back of the room if necessary
Fire blanket and fire extinguisher (front of room)
Eye wash station
Safety shower