Chemistry I Honors Mr. Hochman, Room

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1 Welcome to the study of chemistry. The pace of this course and the detailed knowledge of complex theories and ideas can make this course very challenging. Chemistry is the study of the matter and the forces and interactions associated with matter. During this course we will discuss topics including: the nature of chemistry, laboratory safety, physical and chemical properties, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, energy, atomic structure, nuclear chemistry, organic chemistry, thermochemistry, and chemical experimentation. Your success in this course will require a significant investment of time for study and research. Safety!!!! This course requires the completion of laboratory activities that can be extremely hazardous if safety rules and guidelines are not followed. All students will be required to sign a safety contract and score a 100% on a basic safety examination prior to the completion of any labs that pose a danger to students, staff, or property. Additionally, all students must wear appropriate attire and protective equipment for lab activities, which will include closed-toed shoes. All students are expected to act in a safe and reasonable manner in class and to follow all rules accordingly. Understand that the use of chemicals, glassware, and heat sources are very dangerous. Any failure to adhere to the laboratory rules and policies will result in a zero for the activity and possible further disciplinary actions depending on the severity of the infraction. Students who commit multiple safety infractions will have laboratory privileges revoked indefinitely and will be required to complete alternative assignments. Classroom Expectations: 1. Safety first!!! 2. Respect the people and property that surround you, including yourself. 3. Follow all class talking and activity rules. Different expectations for moving around the room and speaking will be discussed for the different scenarios that we will be doing in class. 4. Be on time and prepared for class every day. Absences and tardiness will be dealt with following the school and program guidelines. 5. Absolutely no food, drinks, or inappropriate electronic devices will be allowed in the classroom. This class should be treated as a science laboratory, even when no labs are currently being performed. 6. Always do your best and ask questions when you don t understand something. This class will build upon the information you have learned each day and many of the topics are closely related, so falling behind on a single topic will likely affect your understanding of the material for the rest of the year.

2 Attitude: Come to class with a positive attitude and be prepared to learn something new. The topics that we cover in chemistry can be extremely challenging for some students and require you to stay positive and persistent in your pursuit of knowledge. Required Materials: These must be brought to class every day. 1. Scientific calculator 2. A notebook for taking Cornell style notes during lectures and reading assignments. 3. Proper writing utensils (pens blue and/or black only, pencils) Additional materials may be required for special projects, such as, pocket folders with tabs, sheet protectors, tri-fold boards, etc. The use of these items will be limited and may or may not be provided by the teacher. Notebooks: The notebook for this course is a major requirement for success; however it will not be collected and graded. The class notebook is for the student to keep and to use as a study aid. A 3-ring binder is recommended for this purpose. Textbooks: Access for an online version of the textbook is provided to all students for homework and study purposes. All students will be given access to the online version of the book during the second week of school. Students may choose to check a printed copy out from the library for home use, but this is not a requirement. Internet resources: Students will be required to use certain internet-based resources throughout this course. Many of the homework assignments are completed via an internet website, quia.com. Students whom do not have internet access at their homes should inform me immediately so that accommodations can be made. Grading System: Grades for this course will be scaled, according to district guidelines, based on the points earned for each of the following components (percentages are approximate): 1. Tests and quizzes (40%) 2. Lab assignments and major projects (40%) 3. Non-lab classwork and homework (20%) Pinellas county grading system: A (90-100), B (80-89), C (70-79), D (60-69), F (59 and below)

3 Absences and make-up work: There is a lot of material to cover and learn every day, from bell to bell, so try not to miss class unless absolutely necessary. Lab activities are extremely difficult to make up and, in some instances, cannot be made up at all, so be aware. If you are absent on the day of a test or on a project due date, you will be required to make arrangements to take the test with me or turn in your project on the next school day when you return, not the next time you are scheduled for this class. No unit work will be accepted past the day of the unit test, unless specifically allowed for excused absences. Pinellas County School Board Policy for makeup work: Work from an excused absence, ISS, and ABS receives full credit Work from an unexcused absence or OSS must be dropped a full letter grade Number of days to make up homework will equal the number of days absent Work not turned in on time can be reviewed, but must be given a grade of zero Cheating and Copying: Cheating or any work turned in that is not authentic will immediately result in a zero grade for the test, activity, or assignment and disciplinary action in accordance with school guidelines. Under no circumstance shall any student turn in work that has been copied from another student. Any assignments that require research to be completed shall include proper citations in APA format (this will be discussed in class). Hall Passes: Hall passes are required for any student that arrives late or needs to leave the class for any reason. Hall passes will not be issued to any student during the first 10 minutes and the last 10 minutes of class unless it is an emergency, so plan accordingly. If a student needs to leave the class, they must receive permission from me and sign out and back in on the student sign out sheet located near the door. The back side of this page includes the district supplied pacing guide for this course. Individual units will begin with a description of the learning goals and targets that students will specifically learn and be tested on. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. I wish you a prosperous and exciting year at The Boca Ciega High School. GO PIRATES!!!

4 Chemistry Honors Annual Overview Quarter 1 Aug 18 Oct Days Quarter 2 Oct 20 Dec Days + 4 Days Exams Quarter 3 Jan 6 Mar Days Quarter 4 Mar 16 Jun 2 44 Days + 6 Days Exams Unit 1 6 blocks Intro to Chemistry Topic 1 Nature of Science and Laboratory Safety Topic 2 Data Collection & Analysis Unit 5 9 blocks Compounds Topic 1 Bonding Topic 2 Naming Topic 3 Formula Writing Unit blocks Chemical Reactions Review, and Stoichiometry Topic 1 Review as needed Topic 2 Stoichiometry Unit 10 7 blocks Acids, Bases & ph Topic 1 Acid Base Theory Topic 2 Ion Concentration & ph(including calculations) Topic 3 Redox Unit 2 5 blocks Forms of Matter Topic 1 Matter & Change Topic 2 Methods & Experiments Unit 3 6 blocks Structure of Matter Topic 1 Atomic Theory Topic 2 Electromagnetism Topic 3 Quantum Theory Unit 4 5 blocks Periodic Table Topic 1 Intro & Layout Topic 2 Periodic Trends Unit 6 8 blocks Mole Concepts & Chemical Reactions Topic 1 Mole concept Topic 2 Writing & Balancing Equations Topic 3Types of Reactions Unit blocks Kinetic Molecular Theory, Gas Laws, and Solutions Topic 1 Behavior of Gases Topic 2 Phase Transitions Topic 3 Intra+Intermolecular Forces Topic 4 Properties of Water Topic 5 Concentrations Unit blocks Rates & Equilibrium Topic 1 Factors that Affect Rates Topic 2 Concepts of Equilibrium Topic 3 LeChatelier s Principle Rate Topic 4 Laws/Reversible Reaction Unit 11 7 blocks Thermochemistry Topic 1 Forms and Transformations of Energy Topic 2 Enthalpy calculations with reactions Topic 3 Potential Energy Diagrams Topic 4 Exo+Endothermic Process Topic 5 Entropy Unit blocks Nuclear Processes Topic 1 Nuclear Reactions Topic 2 Environmental Effect Topic 3 Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources Unit blocks Organic Topic 1 Properties of Carbon Topic 2 Functional Groups

5 This page shall be completed and signed by the student and parent/guardians of the student. I have created an account on quia.com and have viewed the class webpage. I have created an account on explorelearning.com I have visited the Google Drive shared folder for this course. I have viewed at least two other resource links from the class webpage. Student (print name) Per. Student (signature) Date Parents: Please review the information from this syllabus with your child and verify that the above tasks have been completed. Once completed, please fill-in your contact information and sign below. Parent/Guardian (name) Contact Info: Contact Info: Phone Parent/Guardian (signature) Additional Information: