Chemistry 11 Course Syllabus
Period: 1st, 3rd Hours Available for Help: Before School*
Instructor: Marcus J. Wahleithner 4th Hour
Room: Science 142 5th Hour
Email: marcuswahleithner@fallcreek.k12.wi.us Activity/RtI
Web page: on Fall Creek School District Website
* Please make arrangements ahead of time!
Classroom Expectations for Mr. W’s Chemistry Class
Welcome to chemistry. Every class here at Fall Creek High School has certain rules that the students must follow to provide the entire class with a safe and enjoyable learning experience. Please keep this handout in your organizational notebook.
Materials Needed: Textbook (EVERY DAY!! I know it gets “heavy” and makes you go back to your locker, but bring it anyway!), notebook, pens/pencils, handouts (3-ring binder to keep notes pages inside), Agenda
Classroom Rules
Students will follow the general rules outlined in the student handbook, which can be found in your agenda. You should be familiar with the rules. Also, I would like to issue the following rules for the class to follow:
1. Students are expected to be in their seats when the bell rings to start class. If you are not in your seat you will be marked tardy. If you arrive within 5 minutes are the start of class, you will be tardy, unless excused by the office or another teacher. After 5 minutes, it will be counted as an absence. Three tardies counts as a detention. Each tardy after those initial three counts as a detention.
2. Students are to be quiet while the instructor is talking.
3. Foul language will not be tolerated!
4. This class will be conducted in an atmosphere of mutual respect. This goes for everyone. The teacher will treat the students with respect, the students will treat the teacher with respect, and the students will treat each other with respect.
5. No harassment of another student will be tolerated. This includes harassment of a sexual, physical, or emotional nature. We are here to learn, and any harassment stops this learning. If students cannot follow this they will be removed from class and given a zero for
whatever work was assigned that day, labs included.
6. Students will do their own work. Cheating and copying will not be accepted. I will allow students to work together on certain projects, but cheating will result in a zero for that assignment, quiz, or test. Daily assignment cheating will not only result in a lack of understanding for you, but also may cause you to do poorly on the tests.
7. Students are expected to do all of their assigned work. If an assignment is deemed late, it will be accepted for up to and including two days after the due date. If turned in late assignments will receive
75% credit the first late day and 50% credit the second day. After that
no credit will be given, so get your work in!
8. Students are expected to treat the school and the equipment provided for them with care and respect.
9. Safety instructions must be followed to prevent injury to the student or his/her neighbors. Detailed instructions regarding laboratory safety will be handed out at a later time and posted in plain view in the front of the classroom. Disregarding these safety rules may result in suspension from lab activity or the class entirely. Any suspensions from class will result in a zero for that day.
Assignments:
Reading assignments will be assigned periodically. It is expected for you to complete each reading prior to the class in which it will be discussed. Homework assigned for each unit will include worksheets, group & individual projects, papers, and a variety of other tasks. Completion of homework will assist you in building your knowledge and understanding of the course content.
Labs:
Labs and other in-class activities will assist you in understanding the course material. Every attempt will be made to practice, “hands-on” science at least once a week. Lab write-ups will be required for some of the labs. Others will require completion of lab packets. Still others will require oral presentations. Presentation of learned material is an essential component of science and will be expected of all students.
Participation in labs is mandatory. It is expected that all students make every effort to be present on lab days. Any absence requires the student to make up the missed lab as soon as possible or a makeup assignment will be determined by the instructor.
Absences:
Attendance is essential to your success in this class. Labs & Exams should not be missed! Absences will be handled in accordance with school policy. If you know about an upcoming absence ahead of time, arrangements to make up the work must be made with the instructor before the absence occurs. These arrangements are your responsibility and no make-up arrangements will be approved after the absence has occurred. Come in during Activity Period!
Excused absences without warning will be given time to complete assignments and tests in direct proportion to the time of the absence. If the absence is unexcused the make-up work or test will count as zero credit.
Safety:
Labs and classrooms can be a dangerous place if not properly used. Report any and all accidents to the teacher, no matter how minor! Please follow the following safety regulations at all times:
1. Horseplay or practical jokes of any kind will not be tolerated.
2. Never eat or drink anything in the lab.
3. Never perform any unauthorized experiments.
4. Have good housekeeping techniques for maintaining safe laboratory conditions.
5. Confine long hair and loose clothing.
6. Proper eye protection should be worn by everyone in the lab when necessary.
7. Make certain all hot plates and open burners are turned off when leaving the lab.
8. Know the locations and operations of all safety equipment including, shower, fire extinguisher, fire blanket, first aid kit.
9. Immediate first aid procedures include the following:
a. Minor burns – place under cold water b. Chemicals on face – use eye wash
c. Chemical on skin – rinse thoroughly d. Minor cuts – wash and bandage
Expectations:
Students should act mature, responsible, and respectful. WE ARE HERE TO LEARN. Any actions that inhibit your right or someone else’s right to learn will not be tolerated. Common courtesy will prevail at all times.
• Students will adhere to all school & classroom policies.
• Students will respect the school’s and other’s property.
• Students will not talk while others are talking.
• Students will not bring food or drink into the classroom or lab.
• Students will follow all safety and laboratory procedures.
• Students will actively participate in class by asking and answering questions.
• Students will show effort in and out of class.
• Students will exhibit a high level of organization.
Course Outline
Chemistry 11
1. Matter and Change
A. Chemistry is a Physical Science
B. Matter and Its Properties
C. The Elements
2. Measurements and Calculations
A. The Scientific Method
B. Units of Measurement
C. Using Scientific Measurements
3. Atoms- The Building Blocks of Matter
A. The Atom: From Philosophical Idea to Scientific Theory
B. The Structure of the Atom
C. Counting Atoms
4. Arrangement of Electrons in Atoms
A. The Development of a New Atomic Model
B. The Quantum Model of the Atom
C. Electron Configurations
5. The Periodic Law
A. History of the Periodic Table
B. Electron Configuration and the Periodic Table
C. Electron Configuration and Periodic Table
6. Chemical Bonding
A. Introduction to Chemical Bonding
B. Covalent Bonding and Molecular Bonding C. Ionic Bonding and Molecular Compounds D. Metallic Bonding
E. Molecular Geometry
The Language of Chemistry
7. Chemical Formulas and Chemical Compounds
A. Chemical Names and Formulas
B. Oxidation Numbers
C. Using Chemical Formulas
D. Determining Chemical Formulas
8. Chemical Equations and Reactions
A. Describing Chemical Reactions
B. Types of Chemical Reactions
C. Activity Series of the Elements
9. Stoichiometry
A. Introduction to Stoichiometry
B. Ideal Stoichiometric Calculations
C. Limiting Reactants and Per Cent Yields
Phases of Matter
10. States of Matter
A. Kinetic Theory of Matter
B. Liquids
C. Solids
D. Changes of State
E. Water
11. Gases
A. Gas and Pressure
B. The Gas Laws
C. Gas Volumes and the Ideal Gas Law
D. Effusion and Diffusion
Solutions and Their Behavior
12. Solution
A. Types of Mixtures
B. The Solution Process
C. Concentration of Solutions
13. Ions in Aqueous Solutions and Colligative Properties
A. Compounds in Aqueous Solutions
B. Colligative Properties of Solutions
14. Acids and Bases
A. Properties of Acids and Bases
B. Acid-Base Theories
C. Acid-Base Reactions
15. Acid-Base Titration and pH
A. Aqueous Solutions and the Concept of pH B. Determining pH and Titration
Grading in chemistry will be administered on a total point basis. The grade scale will be posted in the classroom.
There is no curve on this grading scale to allow everyone to receive the grade that they earn in this class. Everyone in this class can get an A! The grading scale is strict but it is fair.
If there is any item that needs clarification, please contact me immediately!
I have read & understand all of the information presented within this course
syllabus.
Student Signature:
Date:
Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:
Please sign, have signed, and show it to me.
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