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HULL HIGH SCHOOL
Student Course Expectations
2011-2012
Mr. Milner 404 Honors Chemistry 6 Credits
Textbook: Lemay, Beall, Robblee & Brower, Chemistry Connections to Our Changing
World. Prentice Hall: 2000. Price: $66.00
Course Overview:
- The course emphasizes the basic concepts of chemistry including: atomic and molecular structure, types of chemical reactions, atomic theory and an introduction to organic chemistry. The mathematical relationships of chemistry are explored and the understanding of concepts is developed through inductive reasoning based on data gathered in the laboratory. Laboratory experiments are structured to help students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills applicable to chemistry and, by extension, to other aspects of life.
Course Objectives:
Students will:
- Understand that physical and chemical properties reflect the nature of the interactions between molecules or atoms and can be used to classify and describe matter.
- Learn how atomic models are used to explain atoms as well as help us understand the interaction of elements and compounds at a macroscopic scale.
- Learn the repeating periodic patterns among elements with similar properties.
- Understand atoms bond with each other by transferring or sharing valence electrons.
- Comprehend the conservation of atoms in a chemical reaction allows us to calculate the amount of products formed and reactants used.
- Realize the driving forces of chemical reactions are energy and entropy and the reorganization of atoms in chemical reactions causes heat energy to be absorbed or released.
- Understand the rates of reaction and chemical equilibrium are dynamic processes that are significant in many biological, ecological, and geological systems.
- Learn that acids and bases are important in many chemical processes around us.
- Comprehend oxidation- reduction reactions occur when one substance transfers electrons to another substance.
Course Content:
- Energy and Matter
- Atomic Structure
- Electron Configuration
- The Periodic Table
- Chemical Formulas and Bonding
- Chemical Reactions and Equations
- Stoichiometry
- States of Matter
- Chemical Equilibrium
- Acids, Bases, Salts
- Redox Chemistry
- Kinetics and Thermodynamics
- Organic Chemistry
- Rates of Chemical reactions
Academic Expectations: Through this course students will;
- Write effectively in a scientific method
- Read actively and critically
- Be competent problem solvers
- Use technology appropriately for scientific research and presentations
Required Reading & Writing:
- Readings from the textbook, scientific journals, and magazines
- Laboratory Reports- Mr. Milner will give the correct lab report format
- Laboratory abstracts
- Open response questions
- Written homework assignments
Special Requirements:
- The students in this course are expected to come to class everyday with a three-ring binder designated solely for the course of Chemistry, notebook paper, a writing implement, previous class notes and work, and Chemistry textbook.
I also recommend bringing a scientific calculator to class everyday.
Course Evaluation Criteria:
You will be graded on the amount of points you earned out of the total possible points earned.
- Tests - 100 points
- Quiz – 30 to 50
- Homework – 10
- Lab reports - 100
Course Policies:
- All students should read and understand the policies in the student handbook regarding behavioral consequences, attendance, tardiness, and academic dishonesty. These policies will be followed in Mr. Milner’s classroom.
- All students should come to class prepared. This means bringing a pen/pencil, class notebook, class book, and any assignment that is due.
- BEHAVIOR: All students should show respect in Mr. Milner’s classroom. Under no circumstances will any misbehavior be permitted.
- LABORATORY ACTIVITIES: Laboratory work in chemistry is very serious and absolutely no misbehavior will be tolerated. Inappropriate behavior in the lab will result in a “0” for that particular activity and may result in permanent exclusion from future activities.
- ATTENDANCE: Please refer to the student handbook. Excessive attendance (10 days) will result in a loss of credit. It is extremely important to attend class every day to keep up with the material
- Missed Laboratories: Labs that you missed must be made up with in 2 days if possible. Otherwise you must speak to me about when it can be made up.
- Make-up Policy: ~The Hull High School Science Department Make-up Policy: 1) Missed assignments, such as tests, quizzes, labs, class work, and homework, may only be made up before or after school, NOT during class time, 2) For each day of absence, the student has two school days to complete any and all missed work, or two school days to communicate with the teacher and schedule a make-up time, 3) If missed assignments have not been made up according to the “make-up policy,” the student will receive a “0” for that particular assignment. ~IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTACT THE TEACHER REGARDING A MISSED TEST, QUIZ, LAB, CLASS WORK OR HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT!!
- NO HOMEWORK WILL BE ACCEPTED LATE!!!
- EXTRA HELP: Please see me for extra help. We can schedule a time before, after, or during school. I am here to help so please see me if you need it!!!
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