Chemistry –Mr. John Horton

College PrepRoom 211

Course Syllabus

Text:

Modern Chemistry, by Holt, Rinehart, and Winston. Copyright 2012

Course Description:

The purpose of this chemistry course is to familiarize the student with a variety of topics and laboratory procedures that will enhance an understanding of chemistry. Laboratory safety techniques and procedures are emphasized. Identification and proper use of laboratory equipment is required. Mathematical computations are reviewed at the appropriate times. Scientific thought processes are encouraged.

Course Outline:

  1. Lab Safety rules, expectations and equipment
  2. Matter and Change
  3. Measurement and Calculation
  4. Atoms: The Building Blocks of Matter
  5. Arrangement of Electrons in Atoms
  6. The Periodic Law
  7. Chemical Bonding
  8. Chemical Formulas and Chemical Compounds
  9. Chemical Equations and Reactions
  10. Stoichiometry
  11. States of Matter
  12. Gases
  13. Solutions
  14. Ions in Aqueous Solutions and Colligative Properties
  15. Acids and Bases
  16. Acid-Base Titration and PH
  17. Nuclear Chemistry (Ch21)

Lab experiments and demonstrations will be conducted at appropriate times. Visits from the Juniata College Chem. Van will occur (averaging one per month). Computers will be used as often as possible for data collection, graphing, and writing formal lab reports. Videotapes, DVD’s, and guest speakers will be used periodically throughout the course.

Classroom Rules and Procedures:

  1. Supplies: Bring the following items to class everyday.
  2. Pencil or Pen
  3. Single subject notebook
  4. Three-ring binder (1” or 1 ½ “for this class only)
  5. Calculator
  6. Textbook
  7. Be Neat
  8. Always follow lab safety rules and expectations.
  9. You are expected to be in your seat when the bell rings.
  10. Be respectful to all people at all times. When I’m talking no one else is to be talking. When you are talking everyone else will be listening to you.
  11. Raise you hand. Please do not call out.
  12. Gum is permitted as long as I do not see it or hear it. No other food
  13. Books must be covered

Consequences:

  1. Warning
  2. Conference with student after class
  3. Detention in my room
  4. School detention
  5. Parent contact and School Detention

More severe infractions will be handled on an individual bases

Grading Policy:

Grades are bases on a Total Point System (Points earned/Possible points)* 100% = grade

Grades are based on the following items:

  1. Tests
  2. Lab Reports, results, skills and techniques
  3. Quizzes
  4. Homework
  5. Projects, article summaries, reports
  6. Class work, class participation, and attitude

Make-up work

You will have two school days to make up any work you have missed. Extended illnesses will be handled on an individual basis.

Late work:

I do not accept late work. It is your responsibility to have your work finished and turned in to me on time. A zero (0) is entered in the grade book for that assignment.

Miscellaneous:

  1. Anyone caught cheating will receive a zero on the assignment and a call will be made to your parents. Subsequent offences will be referred to the office.
  2. All of the preceding is subject to revision by the teacher. Ample notification will be given if a change is needed.

Parent NotificationMr. Horton

Room 211

I, ______, have read over this course syllabus with my son/daughter and we understand what to expect in Mr. Horton’s classroom. If you have any questions, please call the school’s office at 793-2111 and I will return your call. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Mr. John Horton

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