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Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences, 2014-2015Course Syllabus / ChemistryInstructor: Mr. LaShayne CollinsResource Instructor: Joseph JanasEmail: lcollins1@cps.edu jjanas1@cps.eduPhone: (773) 535-2500Textbook: Regular Chemistry: Glencoe Science – Chemistry (Concepts & Applications) Honors Chemistry: Prentice Hall - ChemistryCOURSE DESCRIPTION: Chemistry is the science that investigates the composition, structure, and behavior of matter. Students are taught basic chemistry processes and the characteristics attributed to all matter. Throughout this chemistry course, students are challenged to demonstrate their knowledge of scientific inquiry by designing experiments, interpreting and analyzing data, drawing conclusions and performing computations. Before entering a chemistry course, students should have already mastered certain science concepts and skills. Students’ mastery of these skills and concepts, along with the skills and concepts learned in this chemistry course will determine successes future exams, as well in future science courses. Therefore, it is imperative that students are taught to use scientific problem-solving strategies/methods in all science course work. These skills and strategies include the following:Establishing safety practices and procedures that are to be followed pertaining to laboratory and fieldwork.Using an orderly approach to solving problems through controlled experimentation to produce conclusions supported by repeatable, reliable, and verifiable data.Evaluating different information sources to add validity, unbiased reporting and evidence to scientific claims.Designing experiments using a wide variety of scientific instruments and methods to make observations, measure, and record data from anizing data using tables, charts, and diagrams.Graphing, analyzing, and interpreting data to support valid conclusions.Applying the use of the International System of Units in data collection and in writing about research findings.Applying ethical standards to scientific methods and conclusions.INQUIRY BY DESIGNING EXPERIMENTS, INTERPRETING AND ANALYZING DATA, AND DRAWING CONCLUSIONS.COURSE OBJECTIVES: Research has shown that learning is enhanced by the “hand-on” approach, followed by questions and discussions. To learn something and then apply this knowledge in another setting are the essential goals of chemistry. The objectives of this experimental learning process are as follow:To develop skills in using materials and ideas. This experience may include an activity, completing a written assignment, watching a film/video, listening to the instructor or another student, and other such things.To develop skills in analyzing, organizing, and presenting scientific information. The individual or small groups discuss what happened during an activity and the similarities and differences in their observations.To use the methods of science to solve problems and to improve one’s ability to think critically. This is the key step in the experimental learning process. The student identifies the problem and relates observation to similar experiences in “real” life.To develop awareness of the impact humans have on their environment. The emphasis in this step is on the application of classroom experiences to real-life situations.To provide the information necessary for selecting individual educational and vocational goals. This step concentrates on how the new learning can be used in other everyday situations that will affect the students’ future.COURSE REQUIREMENTS: CHSAS emphasizes a strong concentration in life and agricultural sciences. Therefore each student will be required to complete multiple projects and papers related to subject matter being taught in chemistry. In addition, students who are enrolled in an honors science course must complete a Science Fair Project. Advancement in the science fair will be based on the quality of the actual project, and bonus points will be issued to those students whose projects are chosen. Projects will weigh up to 20% of the total grade for the semester in which it is done. Students will also be required to construct and maintain a binder (regular) and portfolio (honors) which will include daily agendas, notes, graded assignments/labs, tests/quizzes, and other coursework as required.NOTE: The Honors Chemistry course will be very rigorous and fast paced. Students are expected to perform at the honors level.Evaluation/Grading:Grades will be given based upon the Chicago Public Schools Grading Scale.A / 90 – 100 B / 80 -89 C / 70-79 D / 60-69 F / 59 & BelowCOURSE ACTIVITIES:Note takingLecturesDiscussions – questions & answer s periods in which participation is requiredAssignments – experiments, worksheets, etc. (both classroom & homework)Monday Quizzes/Unannounced Quizzes Unit Exams & Quarter ExamsExtra credit / Bonus Points will be given throughout the year at the instructor’s discretion.Projects / Portfolio & Binder ConstructionCOURSE MATERIALS NEEDED: Students are required to bring his/her textbook, 3-Ring binder, paper, calculator, pencils and/or ink pens (blue or black ink only) to class EVERYDAY. ATTENDANCE: Absences and Make-Up Work: Good attendance is necessary to pass this course. Make-up work will be allowed for EXCUSED absences only. A note from a parent/guardian requires verification. All make-up must be done on the student’s own time and due ONE day after the student returns to class. Quizzes will be given on Mondays or the start of each week. Quizzes are graded the day given and returned/reviewed the following day for concept re-enforcement. Therefore, NO MAKE-UP QUIZZES are given. One quiz score will be dropped each quarter to accommodate an excused absence. EXAMS will be given at the conclusion of a unit. EXAMS can be made-up if a student has an excused absence. EXAMS are made-up on the day the student returns to school. Note that laboratory work may not be possible to make-up. Laboratory work make-up is tangent depending upon the availability of materials, the complexity of the experiment and the manageability of time. Tardiness: Students are required to be in class on time and in the seat assigned. Accommodations in regard to attendance will be followed appropriately.Classroom Conduct and Discipline: Proper classroom conduct and behavior is expected at all times. Profanity will not be tolerated. Under no circumstances will a student be made to feel uncomfortable in the classroom environment for any reason. 1st offense = telephone call home2nd offense = Disciplinarian/Administrator-Teacher-Parent-Student ConferenceChemistry 2014-2015Instructor: Mr. LaShayne CollinsI have read all of the above information and I understand that my son/daughter must comply will all course requirements in order to be successful in this course.Parent/Guardian Signature:__________________________________________________________Date:_____________________________Parent/Guardian E-mail Address:______________________________________________________Student Name (Please PRINT)__________________________________________CHEMISTRY COURSE OUTLINE(ALL LEVELS)Mr. L. Collins/Ms. G. Gavin1ST QUARTERIntro to Chemistry (definition, branches, real-world linkages) 1 weekScientific Method (vocabulary, steps, processes, and research development) 2 weeksMatter (definition, classification, properties and identification) 2 weeksPeriodic Table (development and usage) 2 weeksAtomic Theory / Structure (theorists, atom composition, and electrons) 3 weeks2ND QUARTERFormation of Compounds (construction of ionic and covalent compounds) 3 weeksChemical Nomenclature (naming and writing ionic/covalent compounds) 3.5 weeksChemical Reactions / Equations (types of reactions, writing word and chemical equations, balancing equations) 3.5 weeks3RD QUARTERElementary Chemical Calculations (metric conversions, formula mass, percent composition, moles, counting atoms, Avogradro’s constant and empirical/molecular formulas) 3 weeksStoichiometric Relationships (mass-mass, mass-volume, volume-volume, limiting reagents and percent yield) 3.5 weeksGas Laws (Boyles, Charles, Combined, Ideal, Partial Pressure, Density, Molar Mass and Gas Stoichiometry) 3.5 weeks4TH QUARTERSolutions / Solubility (solutes, solvents, properties, Solubility Charts, Molarity. Molality and Colligative Properties) 2 weeksAcid – Base Chemistry (theories, properties, indicators, pH and calculations) 2.5 weeksThermo-Chemistry (systems, exothermic and endothermic reactions, graphics, specific heat and calorimetry) 3 weeksRedox Reactions (writing and balancing in acidic and basic solutions) 2.5 weeks****Estimated week and/or weeks of subject matter coverage can change depending upon student mastery of concepts instructed. ................
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