Chemistry 2018-2019

Graham High School

Miss Austin Wick
wicka@grahamlocalschools.org

Website: awick.weebly.com Twitter: GHSWickScience

Course Description: Chemistry introduces students to key concepts and theories that provide a
foundation for further study in other sciences as well as advance science disciplines. Chemistry
comprises a systematic study of the predictive physical interactions of matter and subsequent events
that occur in the natural world. The study of matter through the exploration of classification, its
structure and its interactions is how this course is organized. Investigations are used to understand and
explain the behavior of matter in a variety of inquiry and design scenarios that incorporate scientific
reasoning, analysis, communication skills and real world applications. An understanding of leading
theories and how they have informed current knowledge prepares students with high order cognitive
capabilities of evaluation, prediction and application.

Main Goals: The main goal of this program is to provide a solid foundation in the study of matter and
its changes. Through many activities students will demonstrate how theory is applicable in laboratory
situations. All students will develop good methods of problem solving and proper laboratory technique

Supplies: A pen/pencil, paper, calculator and textbook are needed every day for class. In addition, you
will need a binder which will contain all you laboratory assignments. This binder is for labs ONLY. No
notes or other handouts are to go into this assigned binder.

Attendance: When you are absent, it is your responsibility to check the absence clipboard to see what
you missed and get any missing assignments from the bin. Do not wait until a quiz or test to state that
you missed a topic; this will not be accepted as a valid excuse once makeup time has passed. If you are
absent the day before or the day of an assessment, you will be expected to take it the day you return to
class. If any work was due on the day of absence, students will be expected to turn in those assignments
the day they return to class. Assignments given on the day of absence will be given the number of days
absent plus one day to complete.

Demonstrations and Lab Exercises are difficult if not impossible at times to make up, so being present
and actively participating in class each day is crucial. If you were absent on lab day then you must stay
after school, or come in during a free period when you return to make up the lab. In some instances,
making up a lab is not possible. In this case, an alternative assignment will be provided.

Grading: All assignments must be turned in before the tardy bell of the due date. Late work will not be
accepted for full credit. All work must be completed by the due date to receive full credit. Late
assignments will receive a 10% deduction of the total points for each day past the due date. Homework
that is not taken for an accuracy grade, just completion, will not be accepted late. If student is excused
absent on the due date, work is due the day they get back. Late work must have a “late receipt”
attached to it to receive any credit.

Cheating will not be tolerated. You will receive a zero on the test, assignment, homework etc. and your
parents will be notified. You may not retest on the material you cheated on. Talking during any
assessment or test will be considered cheating.
Grading Scale:
A+ 99 – 100 B+ 90 - 91 C+ 81 - 82 D+ 72 - 73
A 94 – 98 B 85 - 89 C 76 - 80 D 67 - 71
A- 92 - 93 B- 83 - 84 C- 74 - 75 D- 65 - 66
F 0 - 64

Extra Credit: Extra credit will be offered periodically throughout the year. It is the student’s
responsibility to participate in extra credit assignments when offered. No additional extra credit will be
given at the end of the quarters/semesters.

Lab Work: Along with the daily work and tests, Chemistry is also a lab class. Students will have a lab
assignment at least once per unit. Many units will have multiple labs. Some lab assignments will come
with a formal lab report. Students are expected to follow all lab procedures and safety rules in addition
to dressing appropriately for labs. Closed-toe shoes must be worn on lab days. A student will not be
permitted to participate in the lab with open-toe shoes. Long hair must be tied back. Dangling jewelry
must be removed and loose fitting clothes need to be secured. Safety googles should be worn at all
times. No food or drink is permitted in the classroom during a lab.

Homework: Students will have frequent homework. Students will usually have some class time to start
the homework assignment and ask questions before they go home. Some very motivated students do
finish in class. Homework is due at the beginning of class for full credit. Homework that is not taken for a
grade, just completion, will not be accepted late.

Electronics: Cell phones may not be used in class unless instructed by the teacher. You are permitted to
use a laptop/tablet for notetaking. If the device is being use for purposes other than educational, you
will no longer be permitted to use it. The devices may not be used on lab days.

Topics to be covered:
1st Semester 2nd Semester
Ch. 1: Introduction to Chemistry Ch. 9: Chemical Names and Formulas
Ch. 3: Scientific Measurement & Calculations Ch. 11: Chemical Reactions
Ch. 2: Matter and Change Ch. 10: The Mole
Ch. 4: Atomic Structure Ch. 12: Stoichiometry
Ch. 5: Electrons in the Atom Ch. 13: States of Matter
Ch. 6: The Periodic Table Ch. 14: Gases
Ch. 7: Ionic and Metallic Bonding Ch. 15: Water and Aqueous Systems
Ch. 8: Covalent Bonds Ch. 16: Solutions
Ch. 19: Acids, Bases, and Salts

Classroom Expectations:
 Be respectful and polite to others & their property
 Come to class prepared with all necessary materials
 Be in your seat when the bell rings
 Use appropriate, respectful language in the classroom
 Leave food and drinks out of the classroom
 Clean up after yourself
 Do your own work
 Turn assignments in on time
 Wait for dismissal before leaving
 Actively listen and participate