Course Syllabus p. 1 ST. JAMES HIGH SCHOOL Chemistry Syllabus Course and Contact Information Instructor: Ms. DeVona Steib Room: 213 Email: dsteib@stjames.k12.la.us School Phone: 225.265.3911 Conference Availability: During planning: - Thursday at 9:30am School Fax: 225.265.2455 Course Title: Chemistry Course Description Chemistry is the study of the properties of materials and the changes that materials undergo. Chemistry students will develop a basic foundation of chemistry knowledge and understanding of chemical properties and vocabulary. Lecture topics will include discussions about atoms, composition of compounds, mixtures, reactions, behavior of gases, etc. This course will develop problem-solving skills and place an emphasis on the mathematical relationships that exist within chemistry. Lab work and experimentation are used to develop many of the concepts that are introduced in lecture Course Objectives By the end of each unit, the learner should be able to: Unit 1. Record mathematical data correctly and to solve problems utilizing significant figures, scientific notation, unit conversions, and the factor-label (dimensional analysis) method in calculations. Unit 2. Understand the organization of matter, its chemical and physical properties, and the chemical and physical changes it undergoes. Students will demonstrate their understanding by molecular level drawings, classifying various properties and changes as either chemical or physical, and providing evidence to support their decisions. Unit 3. Understand the history of the development of the atomic theory and the periodic table. They will understand how atomic and electron structure affect the periodic trends. They will understand how periodic trends can be used to predict whether an element is a metal, nonmetal, or metalloid as well as predicting ion formation and bond type based on an element s location on the periodic table. Atomic timelines, models, and documentation throughout the activities will provide evidence of students understanding of these Unit 4. Predict the type of chemical bond in a compound by using the periodic table and Lewis dot structures to model bond type. The student will be able to understand how to predict the shape of simple molecules by drawing Lewis Structures showing the correct molecular geometry. The student will understand intermolecular forces of attraction and their impact on the physical and chemical properties of substances by writing a RAFTing paragraph Unit 5. Understand the mole concept and its relationship to formulas and equations by examining data collected and solving mathematical problems. Students will understand how and why reactions occur. They will also be able to write, balance, classify, and interpret chemical equations by using experimental data and guided practice. An understanding of composition and reaction stoichiometry changes during reactions will be demonstrated by solving stoichiometry problems relating to formulas (percentage
Course Syllabus p. 2 composition and empirical and molecular formulas problems) and equations (mass-mass, mass-volume, volume-volume, and mole-mole problems). Unit 6. Develop an understanding of the relationships between temperature, pressure, volume, and moles of gases by solving gas law problems. Students will also comprehend state changes at the molecular level and exothermic and endothermic processes by reading and interpreting graphs, as well as doing the various lab activities of this unit. Students will be able to predict the direction of a shift in equilibrium in a system as a result of stress by using LeChatelier's principle in a lab activity, as well as solving problems. Unit 7. Understand solutions, including the effect of the action of solute particles on the properties of the solvent, by solving math problems and investigating the change in freezing points and boiling points of sugar and salt water solutions. The student will understand the relationship between acids, bases, salts, ph, and titration by investigating the properties of acids and bases and their reactions with various acidbase indicators. Titrations, both experimentally and mathematically, will be used to explain the connection between acids, bases, and ph Unit 8. Understands that carbon-based substances or organic materials form the basic compounds that are found in living systems, energy sources (oil and gas), alcohols, etc. The student demonstrates his/her understanding of the basics by classifying, naming, and drawing simple carbon compounds and the reactions they undergo. Course Requirements and Evaluation Major Grades.50% o Section Tests approximately one per week o Lab Reports at the midpoint of each grading period o Major Performance Assessments due one week before quarter exams o Science Fair Project at the end of the semester Minor Grades. 25% o Quizzes at least one per week o Science Tasks or Constructed Response Question approximately one per week o Daily Bellwork graded on a daily basis Homework...5% o Homework will be graded for completeness on a daily basis. Exam..20% Grading Scale: o 93 100 =A= o 85 92 =B= o 75 84 =C= o 67 74 =D= o 0 66 =F=
Course Syllabus p. 3 Text and Required Supplies The textbook in Chemistry is used as a reference. Therefore, textbooks will be issued to students but they do not have to be brought to school on a daily basis. Information regarding the text is located below to accommodate students who would like to review the skills covered in class. Text: Chemistry, Matter and Change, Glencoe-McGraw Hill, 2007. Required Supplies: 3-ring binder 1 pack of copy paper Highlighters Pencil or Pens Graphing Calculator - *(preferably a TI-83 or TI-84) ***Students will be taught skill necessary to apply the usage of this calculator to ACT skills as well as GEE preparation. Course Content A detailed curriculum map is available on the class website. All skills are in sequential order, and they are correlated to the aforementioned text. Unit 1: Measurements and Problem Solving Scientific Method Laboratory Safety Laboratory Equipment Rounding Unit 2: Matter Physical Properties Chemical Properties Physical Change Metric System U. S. Customary System Accuracy and Precision Significant Figures Chemical Change Solid, Liquid, Gas Element Unit Conversions Dimensional Analysis Density Compounds Mixtures Products and Reactants Unit 3: Atoms and Periodic Table Development of the Atomic Theory Modern Atomic Theory Atomic Theory Radioactivity Isotopes Periodic Trends Valence Electrons Lewis Dot Structures Electron Configurations Unit 4: Chemical Bonding and The Formation of Compounds Ionic Bonding Covalent Bonding Intermolecular Forces Molecular Geometry VSEPR Theory Chemical Formulas Lewis Structures Polarity Ions
Unit 5: Moles, Reactions and Stoichiometry Course Syllabus p. 4 Chemical Equations Percent Composition Chemical Reactions Mole- Mole Problems Volume- Volume Problems Mass- Mass Problems Limiting Reactant (Reagents) Mass- Volume Problems Oxidation- Reduction Problems Unit 6: State of Matter, Energy Changes, and LeChatelier s Principle Phase Changes Gas Laws Specific Heat Latent Heat of Fusion/Vaporization Endothermic/Exotermic Reactions Equilibrium Shifts Unit 7: Solutions and Acids and Bases Solutions Precipitates ph (acids, bases) Conductivity Molarity Molality Normality Titrations Concentrations Unit 8: Carbon and Its Compounds Hybridization Alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes Organic Compounds Online Communication Guidelines Netiquette The word "netiquette" is short for "Internet etiquette." You should be aware of the common rules of netiquette for the Web and employ a communication style that follows these guidelines. Blog topics should be treated as serious classroom discussion only, unless noted by the teacher. All electronic communication between the student and teacher shall be limited to the sanctioned sources (i.e., SchoolFusion and Moodle accounts) created for the students. Any electronic communication through any non-sanction means (i.e., texting, Facebook) is prohibited, per the district policy manual. You should also review and follow the St. James Parish Public School System s Internet Use Policy. Attendance Requirements Course Policies and Procedures The teacher will place any student s makeup work in the appropriate Block Tray marked Make- Up. The student is responsible for collecting and turning in his/her makeup work. By school and parish policy, if a student has an unexcused absence or tardy, he/she earns an F for each missed graded activity No Exceptions. Students have 5 school days to get an absence excused.
Course Syllabus p. 5 In the case of excused absences, the student has the same number of days he or she missed to complete makeup work. Completed makeup work must be returned in the appropriate tray. If a student is absent on a test day, he or she is responsible for taking the test the day he or she returns (if the absence is excused). No graded work will be allowed to be made up for unexcused absences. Continued Learning in Extreme Emergencies Please check the district, school, and class websites for announcements and information concerning continued learning following an extreme emergency. Academic Dishonesty Policy As per district student policy manual, if a student cheats on a test or plagiarizes he/she will receive one after school detention, no credit on the test/assignment, and an administrative conference. Class Incomplete Work If a student turns in inadequate or incomplete work, he/she will NOT be given an F. He/She will be given an I for incomplete. The following is by school and parish policy: o If an I is not made up, the report card grade will be an I. o If a student does not remove the I by completing the work adequately, the Final Grade will become an F. Thus, the student will fail the entire course regardless of other grades. The academic grade assigned to the incomplete work will be lowered according to the St. James Parish School System Pupil Progression Plan. Class Expectations General Once a student walks through the door, class has begun for that student. Therefore, students will begin work immediately upon entry to class. Students will be expected to attend regularly with mandated supplies. In order to supplement instruction, it is expected that all homework assignments be completed and submitted by the assigned due date. Extra Credit Policy Extra credit is not offered in Ms. Steib s Chemistry Course due to the fact that there is an assigned extra tutoring and help time set- up for the students to attend. The days and times are posted outside of the classroom door. Walk-In Work Class has begun once a student walks through the door. Students cannot drop schoolbags in and ask to use the restroom. That should be done before entering. Students are to walk in and begin the assignment silently. Walk- In work (bellwork) will be timed and graded.
Course Syllabus p. 6 Bathroom Passes The teacher will sign the student s planner which also serves as their hall pass. If the student does not have his/her planner, he/she will not be allowed to leave. Possible Revisions The information in this course syllabus is subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances. All students and parents will be notified of changes.
Course Syllabus p. 7 Acknowledgement and Signatures By signing below, I am acknowledging that I have read Ms. Steib s syllabus, and I understand its content. I understand that the syllabus should remain in the student s binder, and it is also accessible on the teacher s webpage for the class. Parent/Guardian Signature Date Student Signature Date Teacher Signature Date Parent Contact Information Parent/Guardian: Phone #: (_ ) Cell Phone #: (_ ) Mailing Address: Town State Zip Code Email Address: