1. Teaching Goal: “Pass the State Exam for Chemistry”
Chemistry Course Overview

2. Chemistry Class Overview
Semester I: Matter
1 Chemistry Math and Problem Solving (2 weeks)
2 Properties of Matter (2 weeks)
3 Chemical Formulas - Naming Ions, Molecules and Acids (3 weeks)
4 Chemical Quantities – Moles (2 weeks)
5 Chemical Reactions – Balancing and Identifying Reactions (3 weeks)
6 Basic Stoichiometry (2 weeks)
8 Atomic Theory (2 weeks)
9 Nuclear Chemistry (2 weeks)
Semester II: Interactions of Matter and Energy
7 Gas Laws (3 weeks)
10 Electrons (3 weeks)
11 Periodicity (2 weeks)
12 Bonding (2 weeks)
13Thermochemistry (2 weeks) + ACT/MME (1 week)
14 Solids and Liquids (2 weeks)
17 Acids and Bases (1 week)
16 Reaction Theory and Equilibrium (1 week)
19 Carbon Compounds (1 week)
Chemistry Course Overview

3. Chemistry Course Overview
Guiding Our Learning
Michigan High School Science Content Expectations
New Lothrop Curriculum Document
Textbook: Chemistry
Pearson AGS Globe 2007
Notes
Bookwork
Lab Experiments
Research Projects
Discovery Education Videos
NOVA Movies
Chemistry Course Overview

4. Chemistry Course Overview
Class Activities
Daily
Note Taking and Memorization
Practice Problems and Book Assignments
Discussion and Questions
Weekly
Lab Activity or Demonstration
At Completion of Each Unit of Study
Assessment (test, presentation, portfolio, etc)
Once per Quarter
Research and Study
Water Testing, Radiation Monitoring, Gas Laws
Exams
First Semester (Includes All Semester 1 Material)
Second Semester (State Exam: Comprehensive over Semester 1 and 2)
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5. Chemistry Course Overview
Teacher Policies
Penalty (reduced grade) for late work
No classwork accepted after Unit Test or Project Due Dates
School Rules Enforced
Cell Phone
Tardy
Attendance
Dress
Academic Integrity
Behavior Expectations
Respectful
Responsible
Honest
Caring
Right to Learn
Classroom Rules for…
Starting Class
Formal Instruction
Classwork
Cleanliness
Formal and Informal Communication
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6. Student Responsibilities
3. Review Edline
Assignments posted daily
Check Edline if you are absent
Mastery Learning
Goal: Successful Completion of Assignments
Review Homework – Formative - Rework
Review Tests – Formative – Rework
Laboratory – Formative – Rework
Final Exam – Summative – Once
Science Tutoring is on Tuesday after school in Mr. Delemeester’s room from 3 – 4 pm.
Please see Mr. Delemeester outside of class for additional help if you are having difficulty
Know and Follow School Rules, Including
Cell Phone
Tardy
Attendance
Dress
Academic Integrity
Know and Follow Classroom Rules, Including
Behavior
Procedures
Lab Safety
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7. Chemistry Course Overview
Required Materials
Calculator
Suggested: TI 30Xa scientific
Least expensive model (~$10)
Must be able to do Scientific Notation
Pencils and Erasers (not pen)
Will be erasing often
3 Ring Binder
Student Notes Handouts
Returned Assignments
Spiral Notebook
Lesson Reviews and Chapter Reviews
Lab Notes
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8. Chemistry Course Overview
Grades
Earning Credit
Categories: Class, Lab and Test
Scoring: Completion ( system) or Graded (%)
Calculation of Grades
Grades are calculated automatically as scores are entered into the electronic grade book
Quarterly Grades
Classwork (30%) + Lab and Project (20%) + Test (50%)
Semester Grades
Quarter 1 (40%) + Quarter 2 (40%) + Exam (20%)
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9. Do You Have Any Questions?
Chemistry Course Overview