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4236720-57154000020000 “Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I'll show you someone who has overcome adversity.” - Lou HoltzAP? Chemistry Syllabus 2017-2018ESPERANZA HIGH SCHOOL ~ MR. WOODWARD Instructor: Mr. Michael WoodwardClass website: email: mwoodward@ AP Exam Date & Time: Monday, May 7th, 2017 at 8:00am $94Room 247 Office Hours: I am available most days 7:15 – 7:30am and 3:00 – 3:30pm. Please visit our classroom during those times or schedule an appointment. : send the following text message to 81010 @flask247 Course Description This AP Chemistry course is designed to be the equivalent of the general chemistry course usually taken during the first year of college. For most students, the course enables them to undertake, as a freshman, second year work in the chemistry sequence at their institution or to register in courses in other fields where general chemistry is a prerequisite. This course is structured around the six big ideas articulated in the AP Chemistry curriculum framework provided by the College Board. A special emphasis will be placed on the seven science practices, which capture important aspects of the work that scientists engage in, with learning objectives that combine content with inquiry and reasoning skills. AP Chemistry is open to all students that have completed a year of chemistry who wish to take part in a rigorous and academically challenging course. AP Chemistry is built around six big ideas and seven science practices. The big ideas are: Big Idea 1: The chemical elements are fundamental building materials of matter, and all matter can be understood in terms of arrangements of atoms. These atoms retain their identity in chemical reactions.Big Idea 2: Chemical and physical properties of materials can be explained by the structure and the arrangement of atoms, ions, or molecules and the forces between them.Big Idea 3: Changes in matter involve the rearrangement and/or reorganization of atoms and/or the transfer of electrons.Big Idea 4: Rates of chemical reactions are determined by details of the molecular collisions.Big Idea 5: The laws of thermodynamics describe the essential role of energy and explain and predict the direction of changes in matter.Big Idea 6: Any bond or intermolecular attraction that can be formed can be broken. These two processes are in a dynamic competition, sensitive to initial conditions and external perturbations. The science practices for AP Chemistry are designed to get the students to think and act like scientists:Science Practice 1: The student can use representations and models to communicate scientific phenomena and solve scientific problems.Science Practice 2: The student can use mathematics appropriately. Science Practice 3: The student can engage in scientific questioning to extend thinking or to guide investigations within the context of the AP course.Science Practice 4: The student can plan and implement data collection strategies in relation to a particular scientific question.Science Practice 5: The student can perform data analysis and evaluation of evidence. Science Practice 6: The student can work with scientific explanations and theories.Science Practice 7: The student is able to connect and relate knowledge across various scales, concepts, and representations in and across domains. Laboratory ExperimentsEffective written communication should be a goal for all students. The National Math and Science Initiative actually encourages work not only in science and math but also in English because AP Chemistry students must be able to write clearly and concisely about their work, both in their courses and on the AP Exam. There are many methods students can use to communicate their results, and some of these are listed below. Each lab in this course is unique and some may be better suited to one type of summative communication while others lend themselves to other options:■ The traditional laboratory report, in which each student prepares his or her own report, has been the standard practice.■ As the world of science has changed, the idea of a single author has become less pronounced in scientific literature. It is common to see several authors listed for a paper and, in the world of particle physics, for example, a paper might include a hundred authors. Students might be encouraged to offer lab reports in pairs, trios, or even larger groups.■ Individual and joint lab reports might then be grouped in portfolio or lab notebook fashion, allowing each student in a class to present a unique portfolio■ It has become common practice for college students, both undergraduate and graduate, to offer poster presentations of their work. Both the written portion and visual portion of the poster are important, as is the oral presentation that follows.■ Students working individually or in groups can produce multimedia lab reports or projects displaying and explaining their work using computers.■ Evaluation of each student’s work by the instructor is essential, but peer review of others’ work has become an increasingly common aspect of education. Written analyses by students of their own or others’ work can lead to effective learning.The 10 Parts of a Laboratory Report AP Chemistry lab reports are much longer and more in depth than the ones completed in the first year chemistry course. Therefore, it is important that students don’t procrastinate when doing pre-lab and post-lab work. Late labs are penalized 30%.Pre-Lab Work (Pre-lab work is to be completed and turned in as per instructor’s directions.)1. Title - The title should be descriptive. For example, “pH Titration Lab” is a descriptive title and “Experiment 5” is not a descriptive title.2. Name of Student(s) & Date3. Purpose / Hypothesis A purpose is a statement summarizing the “point” of the lab. If there is a specific hypothesis, it should be listed here.4. Procedure Outline - Students need to write an outline of the procedure. Materials should be defined at the start of this section. They should use bulleted statements, outline format, or flow charts to make it easy to read. If a student is doing a guided inquiry lab, they may be required to write a full procedure that they develop. 5. Pre-Lab Questions - Students will be given some questions to answer before the lab is done. They will need to either rewrite the question or incorporate the question in the answer. The idea here is that when someone (like a college professor) looks at a student’s lab notebook, they should be able to tell what the question was by merely looking at their lab report. It is important to produce a good record of lab work.6. Data Tables - Students will need to create any data tables or charts necessary for data collection in the lab. 7. Data - Students need to record all their data directly in their lab notebook. They are NOT to be recording data on their separate lab sheet. They need to label all data clearly and always include proper units of measurement. Students should underline, use color, use capital letters, or use any device they choose to help organize this section well. They should space things out neatly and clearly.8. Calculations and Graphs - Students should show how calculations are carried out. Graphs need to be titled, axes need to be labeled, and units need to be shown on the axis. To receive credit for any graphs, they must be at least ? page in size.9. Conclusions - This will vary from lab to lab. Students will usually be given direction as to what to write, but it is expected that all conclusions will be well thought out and well written. 10. Post Lab Error Analysis Questions - Students will be given some questions to answer after the lab is done. They will need to rewrite the question then answer it. TextbookZumdahl, Steven, and Susan Zumdahl.?Chemistry. 7th?Edition (2007). Boston: Houghton Mifflin.Table 1: Correlation of the Six Big Ideas and the Textbook:Chapters in Zumdahl Chemistry AP Chemistry Topic Covered 1. Chemical Foundations None 2. Atoms, Molecules, and Ions Atomic Theory & Atomic Structure (BI 1 & 2) 3. Stoichiometry Stoichiometry (BI 3) 4. Solution Stoichiometry & Chemical Analysis Reaction Types & Stoichiometry (BI 3) 5. Gases Gases (BI 1 & 2) 6. Thermochemistry Thermodynamics (BI 5) 7. Atomic Structure and Periodicity Atomic Theory & Atomic Structure (BI 1 & 2) 8. Bonding -- General Concepts Chemical Bonding (BI 1 & 2) 9. Covalent Bonding: Orbitals Chemical Bonding (BI 1 & 2) 10. Liquids and Solids Liquids & Solids (BI 1 & 2) 11. Properties of Solutions Solutions (BI 2) 12. Chemical Kinetics Kinetics (BI 4) 13. Chemical Equilibrium Equilibrium (BI 6) 14. Acids and Bases Equilibrium (BI 6) 15. Applications of Aqueous Equilibria Equilibrium (BI 6) 16. Spontaneity, Entropy, and Free Energy Thermodynamics (BI 5) 17. Electrochemistry Reaction Types (BI 3) AP Chemistry Exam Review All STUDENT EVALUATION: Student grades will be based on the following categories. Each category will contribute to the student’s overall grade. Homework/Homework Packets: This is a college level class. You will be assigned many homework assignment and are expected to complete it. There will be no points earned for homework assignments. Testing: Quizzes: Quizzes will be given throughout the units of study. Expect a quiz every Monday (or Tuesday if school is not in session on Monday.) Since chemistry continually builds upon previously learned concepts, students must understand each concept to be successful. The student takes the quiz the first time in class. The quiz is returned to the student with a score on it. If the student wants to improve that quiz score, the student can retake the quiz beginning the next school day and have the opportunity to complete the retake during that same week. Students may make up quizzes on most days before school at 7:30 am or after 2:45 pm. The student may take the quiz up to 2 times. The point value of the quiz is based on the attempt number, as shown below:Attempt 1 Actual Score earned Attempt 2Higher score of attempt 1 or 2Unit Exams: These exams will cover a unit of study. These exams cannot be retaken. The actual scored earned will be entered into Aeries. These exams are a combination of multiple choice (MC) questions and free response questions (FRQ). Each section has equal weight.Semester Final Exam: There will be a Final Exam at the end of the first semester and before the AP exam. This exam cannot be retaken. Examinations may cover ALL laboratory work, class lectures, homework assignments, and any additional instructional activities completed during the school year.Notebooks: All students will be expected to maintain a chemistry notebook which will contain all class notes. A separate notebook must be dedicated to lab work only. Labs/Activities: Students will be expected to complete periodic lab write-ups and complete tasks in a lab setting. This grade may include pre-lab activities, student conduct in lab, completion of the lab activities, as well as completion of post-lab reports. This must be contained in a notebook dedicated to only lab work.RECOMMENDED MATERIALS: Folder dedicated to Chemistry onlyA notebook dedicated to Chemistry onlyA notebook dedicated to Chemistry Labs only. (Might be required by future university.)Pencils & Pens (get various colors)Highlighters (get various colors)Scientific Calculator (Casio Model # fx-300MS will be provided for use in class. I suggest getting the same calculator for home use. Check !)An AP Chemistry Review Guide. “Fast Track to a 5, Preparing for the AP Chemistry Examination” by Duncan, Pezzi, & Knoespel is one example and matches our textbook nicely.GRADING: Grades will be assigned based on the percentage of possible points earned over the course of the semester. The final semester score will be based upon weights designated as follows:Tests:70% of semester grade (55% exams and quizzes + 15% Final Exam) (The ONE test or quiz (not final exam) that most negatively affects your semester grade will be dropped when calculating the semester grade.)Labs and Class Activities: 30% of semester gradeThe semester grading scale (it’s a standard grading scale with + and -) is as follows: 100 – 90% = A ||| 89 – 80% = B ||| 79-70% = C ||| 69-60% = D ||| Less than 60% = FVery important note: Semester grades are not rounded. An 79.9% is a C+EXTRA CREDIT: No extra credit assignments are offered in this AP level class. However, exceptionally exceeding expectations on assignments may earn more than 100% credit on that assignment. Sometimes, extra credit points might be rewarded for attending/participating in school events.INTEGRITY POLICY: Students will be expected to follow Esperanza High School’s Academic Integrity Policy/Code of Conduct. Any copying of work or tests and plagiarism is strictly prohibited. Any student caught breaking these integrity policies will receive a zero grade for that assignment as well as possible further disciplinary action as the teacher/administrator sees fit. SAFETY: Each student agrees to follow the Student Safety Contract as well as any written or verbal instructions given by the teacher. The student will be expected to conduct themselves in a manner that ensures the safety of everyone in the lab. Any student who does not follow the laboratory rules or does not follow laboratory instructions will receive point deductions for the lab (a zero grade on that lab for major safety violations) and may be removed from additional lab activities or from the course as a whole.STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIESAttend class regularly and be on time; which means being in your assigned seat and prepared for class when the tardy bell rings. Students that are tardy often will be disciplined according to the school’s tardy policy. The 6th tardy gets sent to the Attendance Director.Have all classroom materials every day. Complete all assignments and turn them in as requested. Assignments are due the following school day unless other instructions are given by the teacher. Work that is not legible will not earn any credit. It is the student’s responsibility to turn work in on time. LATE WORK POLICY: Late work is defined as work that was not turned in at the time is was due. All late work will only be accepted when turned into the Mr. Woodward’s INBOX basket. All late work receives a 30% penalty unless it is late due to a school acceptable absence. Labs may not be turned in for late credit after those labs have been graded and returned to the class. Absent students must write ABSENT at the top of their assignment or they will be deducted 30% since it will be assumed to be late.When a student is absent, IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO OBTAIN ANY MISSING ASSIGNMENTS UPON HIS/HER RETURN. Any worksheets/handouts that were given out can be retrieved from the paper cubby. Missed exams: Students should come to class prepared to take the exam the day of their return. Students who missed multiple days will be given up to one week after the test was given to take the exam. It is the student’s responsibility to schedule a time with the teacher to complete the exam.Missed labs: Labs cannot be made up. If the student has an excused absence, then the student will receive a grade of “NA” which excuses the student from that lab. If the absence was for “skipping school,” then a grade of zero will be given.Keep all lecture notes & all papers given for the entire school year. You will want them for the finals!STUDENT BEHAVIORBe Safe, Be Respectful, Be ResponsibleRespect the rights and property of all students, adults, and the school.Engage in behavior that enhances the learning climate of the classroom.Follow all school and class rules including the dress code, cell phone policy, & safety guidelines.Remain seated or at your workstation until you are excused by the instructor. The bell does not dismiss students, the instructor does.MOBILE PHONES OR OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES MAY NEVER BE USED IN THIS CLASSROOM! These devices are extremely distracting and will not be tolerated in class. If I see the device in class, I will take it away from the student. Refusing to give the unauthorized technology to a teacher or staff member when asked will receive consequences for defiance in addition to those related to Esperanza’s cell phone and electronic device policy. Food or gum cannot be consumed in this plete and Return This Page to Mr. Woodward!!Recording video in the classroom is STRictly prohibited as per law:EDUCATION CODE - EDCTITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000 - 64100]??( Title 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )??DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000 - 64100]??( Division 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )??PART 28. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS [51000 - 53315]??( Part 28 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )??CHAPTER 4. Prohibited Instruction [51500 - 51540]??( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )??ARTICLE 2. Prohibited Materials [51510 - 51513]??( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010. )??51512.??The Legislature finds that the use by any person, including a pupil, of any electronic listening or recording device in any classroom of the elementary and secondary schools without the prior consent of the teacher and the principal of the school given to promote an educational purpose disrupts and impairs the teaching process and discipline in the elementary and secondary schools, and such use is prohibited. Any person, other than a pupil, who willfully violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.Any pupil violating this section shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.This section shall not be construed as affecting the powers, rights, and liabilities arising from the use of electronic listening or recording devices as provided for by any other provision of law. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)I understand that Mr. Woodward does not allow cell phones and other digital devices to be used without specific permission in the classroom!X_______________________ ________ X_______________________ _______ Student Signature Date Parent Signature Date************************************************************************************* notificationsOccasionally I may find the need to send you an important message. I use ’s free service to communicate to students. All students are asked to join this message list. Parents can join too!Using your mobile phone, send the following text message to 81010 @flask247 or go directly to this website and enroll: have signed up for the teacher reminders!X_______________________ ________ X_______________________ _______ Student Signature Date Parent Signature Datemake sure to include the safety contract from other syllabus ................
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