1. Welcome to HONORS Chemistry http://www.mrshdppchs.com

2. Mhernandez@pinescharter.com Mrs H-D 15 th year at PPCHS! Science Department Chair Science Club Sponsor Bachelor of Science in Biological Science, FIU Master of Science in Science Education Attend AP seminars, Broward County Science Department Head meetings and professional development seminars Always researching ways to motivate students and get curriculum delivered Work closely with a group of outstanding teachers in our department

3. Chemistry Content &Delivery Pre-AP track Central theme is matter,principles of structure, matter-energy relationships, mole concept, thermodynamics, theory, chemical change and equations We cover these topics by means of hands-on laboratory investigations, promote student inquiry, textbook readings, assignments and projects Implementing common core reading and writing Using Quest Online Homework and myhrw.com Opt out of midterm/final with A or B

4. Common Core Goals READING SCIENCE WITH DEEP UNDERSTANDING ANALYZING DATA SCIENTIFICALLY APPLYING COMMON CORE TO STEM

5. What student’s need EVERYDAY 1-2 subject spiral with pockets. graph paper (for labs) pens, pencils, white out, stapler at home, scientific calculator with EE, EXP key Must have a calculator every day

6. Assessment TESTS 50% Projects/Labs /Quiz 20% Homework/Notes 20% Class work 10% Students must be reading textbook and reviewing material covered in class (written in notebook)

7. ONLINE LEARNING & ASSESSMENT https://quest.cns.utexas.edu/ Review, Practice quizzes and assignments

8. Basic rules/procedures HW is reviewed in class and not accepted late.HW is reviewed in class and not accepted late. Honesty and integrity is demanded; learning does not take place when students copy work. Students may not “work together” on assignments that require individual work. The only info shared in lab is the data. (consequence is a zero and a referral)Honesty and integrity is demanded; learning does not take place when students copy work. Students may not “work together” on assignments that require individual work. The only info shared in lab is the data. (consequence is a zero and a referral)

9. https://jupitergrades.com / Excellent opportunity for students and parents to keep up with grades, attendance, assignments and course information

10. SNHS PEER TUTORING Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00- 2:45 in S122

11. Science department wish list 3-pack Paper towels Colored Copier paper Gloves 2 boxes Tissues 12 oz or larger Hand sanitizer Hand soap dispensers Scientific calculator Stapler

12. Science Club Mrs HD and Dr Glenn Science Bowl, Biology Bowl Science Olympiad Science Day at the elementary campuses & middle campuses Butterfly Garden School-wide recycling program (volunteer hours) Biscayne Nature Center, Community service: coastal clinic, street clean- up, His House (Foster House) item collection Book Club luncheon: sci-fi book Science lectures Maintain outdoor classroom Construct herb garden