Syllabus



MORGAN PARK HIGH SCHOOL

1744 WEST PRYOR AVENUE

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 60643

PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS

Dr. Carolyn Epps Ms. Gail Tennial

Dr. Edward Rosa

MYP/IB Chemistry 2014-2015

TELEPHONE: (773) 535-2550 FAX: (773) 535-2706 SCHOOL WEBSITE:

PARENT PORTAL: Student Portal:

|Instructors |e-mail |Availability |Teaching Schedule |Address |

|T. Hall |tshall@cps.edu |By appt. |2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 8th |Morgan Park High School |

|G. King |gjking@cps.edu |By appt. |2nd, 3rd, 6th, 7th, 8th |1744 W. Pryor Ave. |

|D. Joseph |dvjoseph@cps.edu |By appt. |1st, 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 7th |Chicago, IL 60643 |

| | | | |(773)-535-2550 |

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TEXT: Chemistry by Myers, Oldham, and Tocci

DESCRIPTION and GOALS:

The objectives of MYP sciences encompass the factual, conceptual, procedural and metacognitive dimensions of knowledge. Together these objectives reflect the holistic nature of science and the real-world work of scientists. They enable students to engage with all aspects of science, either through individual objectives or connected processes. The goal of the IB/MYP program is to develop learners who are knowledgeable, thinking, caring, principled, communicative, courageous risk-takers, inquirers, balanced, open-minded, and reflective.

In our chemistry class, the first semester lays the foundation of the course, including: using scientific reasoning; naming and writing chemical formulas and reactions; using dimensional analysis; describing matter and understanding intra- and inter-molecular forces and bonding. The second semester will include: solutions; acids and bases; how chemical balance is maintained and the usefulness of different types of reactions. All of these topics will help the student better understand and explain the natural world around them and prepare their mind for complex general problem solving.

Chemistry curriculum is based on several sets of standards:

Common Core State Standards (CCSS):

Reading

•Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of text. (RL/RI.11-12.1)

Writing

•Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics/texts. (W.11-12.1)

Production and Distribution of Writing

•Produce clear and coherent writing that are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (W. 11-12.4)

•Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question, narrow the inquiry, and/or synthesize multiple sources on the subject. (W. 11-12.7)

•Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. (W. 11-12.9)

ACT College Readiness Standards (level 20-24):

•interpretation of data

•scientific investigation

•evaluation of models

Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

•to numerous to list, but can be found online at , but do allow crosscutting/incorporation of the mathematics and engineering practices within this class.

Assessment Criteria – these are used to grade projects and score major assessments. They are:

•Criterion A: Knowing and understanding (tests)

•Criterion B: Inquiring and designing (creating experiments)

•Criterion C: Processing and evaluating (analyzing data)

•Criterion D: Reflecting on the impacts of science (research based papers and presentations)

These will be explained in more detail with a rubric page that will be given to students and posted online.

REQUIREMENTS:

Students should have taken either earth science or biology, and have had or is currently enrolled in geometry. Homework, lab write-ups, exams, quizzes and almost daily independent reading along with class participation are all required.

Materials needed in class every day: (in order of importance)

|Bound/spiral notebook or binder |Pens and pencils |Scientific calculator |

|Paper |Textbook (only when told) | |

LABORATORY SAFETY:

The student is responsible for his/her personal safety as well as those around him/her. This is the most important requirement of any laboratory science. Guidelines will be handed out for the student, as well as the parent/guardian, to look over and acknowledge with a signature. It is expected that all students will know how to respond to an emergency situation with the appropriate action or equipment (Instructor notification, fire extinguisher, eye wash, chemical shower, etc.).

RESOURCES:

Students will have access to a variety of resources to ensure learning. These include, but are not limited to textbooks, scientific lab equipment, worksheets and supplemental readings. Students in some classes will use “clickers” for assessments. Breakage due to mishandling of these constitutes destruction of school property and could results in an $90.00 fee. A required class fee of $35 has been instituted to allow for numerous class materials and equipment used by the student in a lab science.

ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY:

Good attendance and punctuality are necessary for academic excellence. Students missing class due to school activities must give prior notice. All work that is missed is the responsibility of the student, regardless of the reason. Students will have a maximum of three days to make up work that is missed due to excused absence only. If a student misses one day the expectation is it will only take one day to complete the missed assignments. Work that is missing due to a cut or a tardy CANNOT be made up and will be entered as a FAILING grade. A further description of the make-up policy for chemistry is found under examinations and late assignments.

EVALUATION AND REMEDIATION:

Grades will be determined as follows:

final exams/midterms(two total exams in a semester) = 20%, unit assessments = 20%, quizzes = 15%, homework = 10%, IB assessments/ projects = 25%, classwork/notebook = 10%.

Semester grades are cumulative of the two quarters. Students are required to participate in the school Science Fair which is the project grade for the first semester (nonparticipation in science fair equals a 25% reduction in the semester grade!!!). Students will keep all homework, quizzes, exams, and experiments in a notebook, folder or binder until the end of the year. A listing of grades should also be kept by the student. It is the student’s responsibility to keep his/her parents aware of their grade.

GRADE SCALE: A is 90% and above, B is 80-89%, C is 70-79%, D is 60-69%, and F is below 60%.

If a student is in danger of failing at the time of progress reports, the student should contact his or her teacher so that an individualized recovery plan can be created. Parents and students are expected to check the impact parent portal to keep track of student work. This will be updated weekly on Wednesdays.

We will also use the IB/MYP marking system where marks translate as:

8 = 100%; 7 = 90%; 6 = 85%; 5 = 80%; 4 = 75%; 3 = 70%; 2 = 65%; 1 = 60%; 0 = 0%

EXAMINATIONS:

In general, exams will be given at the end of chapters or units. Approximately every ten weeks a cumulative assessment will be given. Students will be given at least two days notice on exams. If any student earns a test grade of 65% or below, the student can make up the test on their own time (before school, after school, lunch). It is the student’s responsibility to contact the teacher and arrange the makeup and to complete a sheet about what errors were made and what has been done to improve the required skill/knowledge. Brief laboratory write-ups will normally be due on the day after the laboratory discussion has been completed. Rubrics for projects, papers, and laboratory reports will be supplied prior to assignments.

FINAL and MIDTERM EXAMINATIONS:

ONE Cumulative semester and ONE cumulative midterm exam will be given each semester with the exact dates to be determined. Parents and students will be notified well in advance of these exams.

LATE ASSIGNMENTS

Homework assignments are due at the beginning of the next class period, in the blue sorter, to deter in-class copying. If not turned in at this time the assignment is considered late. Late assignments and work will not be accepted, for full credit, unless the absence is excused. Most students have difficulty with chemistry due to poor attendance and failure to keep up with assignments. It is the student’s responsibility for the timely make-up of any work missed. All work missed due to excused absence must be handed in to the instructor within a maximum of three days following the student’s return from absence. If a test is missed due to an excused absence, that test must be made up within one school day of the student’s return. This can be done before school, during their lunch or after school. It is the student’s responsibility to make an appointment to make up the missed test.

PASSES FROM CLASS

Unless there is an emergency, the student has a medical reason or a prior arrangement has been made with the classroom teacher; no passes will be issued from class for any reason. Permission for excusal from class for an official school activity must be obtained from the teacher prior to the activity. It is difficult to learn if you are not in the room!!!

CLASS FEE(required):

There is a $35 class fee which includes expendable chemicals, glassware and breakage, maintenance and materials used by students. The $35 class fee is due by October 30th, 2014. After this date this fee will become a debt payable to the Main Office.

STUDENT ASSISTANCE:

After or before school tutorial sessions will be available to students so that they can receive additional help. The first step is to realize and ask for help before it becomes a big problem!!!

COURSE SCHEDULE

Note: Schedule may change due to continued planning by teachers and administration.

The instructor retains the right to vary this syllabus due to school schedule changes or as the instructor deems necessary due to circumstances.

| |Unifying Concept |Chapter |Topics |Timeframe |

|Qua|Big Idea: Structure and Properties of Matter |Chapter 1, 2, 10, |What is Chemistry? |Matter |7 weeks |

|rte| |11 and 12 |Scientific method |Elements | |

|r 1|Topic: Properties of Matter | |Lab safety |Compound | |

| | | |Scientific notation |Mixtures | |

| | | |Units |Energy and phase changes | |

| | | |Density |Intermolecular forces | |

| | | |Uncertainty |Gas laws | |

| | | |Significant figures |Kinetic Molecular Theory | |

| | | |Dimensional analysis | | |

| |Big Idea: Structure and Properties of Matter |Chapter 3 and 7 |Modern atomic theory |Dalton |3 weeks |

| | | |Atomic property |Electron configurations | |

| |Topic: Structure of Atoms | |Symbols |Isotopes and Ions | |

| | | |Atomic structure |Intro to the mole | |

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|Qua|Big Idea: Structure and Properties of Matter |Chapter 4 and 18 |Intro to the periodic table |Balancing Nuclear Equations |4 weeks |

|rte| | |Periodic trends | | |

|r 2|Topic: Periodic Table | |Where did elements come from? | | |

| |Big Idea: Structure and Properties of Matter |Chapter 5 and 6 |Ionic vs. Covalent bonding |Electronegativity |5 weeks |

| | | |Naming compounds |Polarity | |

| |Topic: Chemical Bonding | |Naming acids |Electron dot Lewis structure | |

| | | |Writing formulas |VSEPR | |

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|Qua|Big Idea: Chemical Reactions |Chapter 8, 14 and |Reactions and energy transfer |Reversibility of reactions |6 weeks |

|rte| |16 |Predicting reactions |Rates of reactions | |

|r 3|Topic: Reaction Types and Balancing Equations | |Classifying reactions |Chemical systems | |

| | | |Balancing equations |Le Chatelier’s principle | |

| | | |Equilibrium | | |

| |Big Idea: Chemical Reactions |Chapter 9 |Mole | |6 weeks |

| | | |Molar mass | | |

| |Topic: Stoichiometry | |% Comp | | |

| | | |Molecular & Empirical formulas | | |

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|Qua|Big Idea: Chemical Reactions |Chapter 9 |Stoichiometry | | continued |

|rte| | |Mole-Mole relationships | | |

|r 4|Topic: Stoichiometry (Continued) | |Mass-Mass relationships | | |

| | | |Limiting Reagents | | |

| | | |% Yield | | |

| |Big Idea: Chemical Reactions |Chapter 13 and 15 |Mass % |Neutralization |6 weeks |

| | | |Molarity |Acid | |

| |Topic: Acids and Bases | |Molality |Base | |

| | | |Normality |pH | |

| | | |Dilution |Buffers | |

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Dear Parents, Guardians and Students,

I would like to welcome you and your student to Morgan Park High School for the 2014-2015 school year. I am looking forward to working with your child and helping him/her to discover and explore the world through the eyes of chemistry.

During this school year your student will be required to keep a notebook to help your student to be organized, do research, read, study and/or complete assignments given. He/she should allot at least 10-15 minutes every night to be successful. He/she should keep you up to date with their progress by showing you their graded assignments and notebook which should contain all graded work.

Your student is also required to submit a science fair project and/or research paper. More information will be given at a later date. Your student is expected to be punctual and prepared for class daily. Your student is expected to follow all rules as explained in the student handbook, in regards to discipline, attire, and conduct. Respect for each other, for ones self and for the instructor is paramount for adequate learning. Usually student success breaks down when there is a lack of this respect.

Students will be required to pay a chemistry class fee of $35.00. This fee covers equipment and any expendable items that are required for laboratory investigation and classroom or student use. This is due October 30th, 2014.

I look forward to working with you and your student this year and meeting you during report card pick-up, on Thursday, November 13, 2014 and Wednesday April 15, 2015. We hope that this year will be productive and provide a successful learning experience for your student. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact your student’s individual instructor either by e-mail or phone. Individual instructor information can be found on the Morgan Park website . and student grades may be tracked on which is the parent portal for CPS.

For specific expectations and information regarding the class please refer to the syllabus details attached before this letter.

Thank you,

Timothy Hall

tshall@cps.edu

Credentials:

Teacher at MPHS for 10 years

M.S. in Chemistry, University of Illinois at Chicago

200+ hours of graduate credit and research in Chemistry

B.S. in Biological Science, Northern Illinois University

Valid Illinois teaching certificate for Chemistry

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