1. CHEMISTRY Paula R. Perkins TCHS 2015-2016

2. Contact Information Email: paula.perkins@taylor.kyschools.us paula.perkins@taylor.kyschools.us Phone: 270-465-4431 ext. 3143 2 nd Period Planning: 9:00-9:50 and 8:40 – 9:10 am on Fridays

3. Course Description This course is designed to build students’ knowledge of basic fundamental chemistry processes as facts are integrated with concepts. This class will also help to promote an appreciation for chemistry in our everyday world.

4. Course Objectives This course will relate chemistry to our everyday world and provide numerous laboratory investigations to further enhance the knowledge and understanding of all topics discussed in class. We will explore the science of chemistry which includes the study of matter, its structure, properties, composition, and the changes it undergoes.

5. Required Materials You must bring these everyday: Pencil Paper Folder or Binder Scientific Calculator

6. Text Chemistry: Matter and Change by Buthelezi, Dingrando, Hainen, Winstrom, and Zike. Glencoe/McGraw Hill, 2008. Student will have online access to the textbook by using the Glencoe website. Students should check out my teacher webpage at the TCHS website for links to the student technology resources, homework assignments, and other classroom related materials. My webpage will be under construction this summer

7. Your Grade is Based On Students are expected to turn in their work on time – late points will be taken off your grade if not turned in on time. Missed work due to an excused absence may be made up within teacher guidelines, which may include coming to ESS, Homework Help, or Saturday School. Students will receive zeros for missing work!

8. Your Grade is Based On 30% Homework 30% Lab 40% Test Your effort, the correctness of your responses, and the degree of completion of the assignment. Grades will be calculated using a weighted average and labs/tests will be weighted the heaviest.

9. Grading Scale A (100-90) B (89-80) C (79-70) D (69-60) F (59-0) I will periodically print out Progress Reports, but expect you to access your grades online using Infinite Campus on a regular basis!!!

10. Classroom Expectations 1. Students must show respect for others and the teacher. 2. Students must be on time for class, or a tardy will be given. 3. Students must be prepared for class by bringing all classroom materials needed. 4. No food or drinks are allowed in the classroom or lab area.

11. Classroom Expectations 5. Students are not allowed to use the teacher’s computer. 6. Students should expect to work daily in class, complete all assignments, and study for assessments. Cumulative semester exams will be given. 7. Students must follow all safety procedures when working in the lab and sign a lab safety contract in order to work in the lab.

12. 1 st 9 Weeks… Topic Lab Safety and Introduction to Student Resource Material/CD Introduction to Chemistry & Analyzing Data Matter – Properties & Changes The Structure of the Atom

13. 2 nd 9 Weeks… Topic Electrons in Atoms The Periodic Table and Periodic Law Ionic Compounds and Metals Covalent Bonding Semester I Exam

14. 3 rd 9 Weeks… Topic Chemical Reactions States of Matter Gases Energy and Chemical Change Reaction Rates

15. 4 th 9 Weeks… Topic Acids and Bases Nuclear Chemistry The Mole Lab Investigations Semester II Exam