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Gifted/Honors Chemistry Course Syllabus

Instructor: Dr. Dorcas Okor

TEXTBOOK:

CHEMISTRY: Matter and Change, Glencoe McGraw-Hill Co. Inc. 2000
(Cost of replacement if damaged or lost - $54.99)

Materials to be brought to class daily: Textbook, notebook (3-ring binder with loose sheets and dividers), calculator, ruler, graph paper, note cards, pens, pencils, highlighter, agenda book.

Course description: This is an introductory chemistry course which deals with matter and the changes it undergoes. There will be an emphasis on problem solving and the student will be an active participant in the learning process.

Instructional Calendar: In order to meet the academic knowledge standard, applicable academic skills must be addressed simultaneously.

First Semester (18 Weeks)

Topic/Concepts	Suggested Time (weeks)	AKS	Core Materials Glencoe Chemistry Matter and Change Chapters/Sections	Pages
Characteristics of Science	All Year	1-7
Matter	4	1-7, 8a; 13d	Ch. 3; Ch. 13.3; Ch. 15	55-74; 396-408; 476-487
Atomic Structure/Nuclear	5	1-7; 10a-e	Ch. 3, Ch. 4, Ch. 5, Ch 25	75-76; 87-107; 117-120;125-140 (Describe Bohr Model and Modern Atomic Model); 805-831
Periodic Table	2.5	1-7;11	Ch. 6; Ch. 7	150-177; 178-209
Bonding	4.5	1-7; 8b and c; 10f	Ch 8; Ch 9; Ch 13.2	210-239; 240-275 (omit sigma and pi bonds); 393-395
Chemical Equations	2	1-7; 9a; 9c(intro mole)	Ch. 10	276-307

Second Semester (18 weeks)

Topic/Concepts	Suggested Time (weeks)	AKS	Core Materials Glencoe Chemistry Matter and Change Chapters/Sections	Pages
Stoichiometry	5	1-7; 9c and d	Ch. 11; Ch. 12	308-351;352-383(Review Equation Balancing and types)
Solutions	2	1-7; 14a	Ch. 15	452-475
Acids and Bases	2	1-7; 14b	Ch. 19	594-601; 602-633
Thermochemistry	3	1-7; 13c and d	Ch. 13; Ch. 16	488-527
Kinetics	3	1-7; 12, 13a	Ch.17	528-541, 542-557
Gases	3	13[13c(8.2 only)]	Ch. 13, Ch. 14, Ch. 26	384-392; 418-451; 841-849

There will be a major research project to be done throughout first and second semesters.

Grading Policy: Final grade will be calculated using the following weighting: Tests/Quiz/Projects 40%, Labs 20%, Daily Grades 20%, Final Exam 20% (GCPS have county-wide finals) This necessitates that we cover the curriculum in the order specified by the county, so that students will be adequately prepared for the content of the test. It also means that students will need to take responsibility in keeping up with the pace of the course and that they will seek help when necessary, so they won’t fall behind. Notice that with 20% of the grade coming from the final exam it means that this must be taken quite seriously by the student. An effort should be made to review material periodically to reinforce topics already covered.

Webassign: Students will have the option of using an Internet based homework service. There is a fee for this service of $8.80. Students will log onto the website, be able to complete their homework and get immediate feedback about the assignment. They will have multiple submissions for each assignment, so once they know which questions they missed, they can get another opportunity to submit the correct answer. Our feedback from previous students using this service has been excellent

Attendance and Make-up Work: Regular attendance is extremely important. Whenever absence is inevitable, the student will be responsible for any classwork, assignments or lab work missed while on an EXCUSED absence. A student absent on a day before a previously announced test or quiz will be expected to take the quiz or test with the rest of the class. Lab work will be made up ONLY AFTER SCHOOL. All make-up work must be completed within five days of returning to school. All projects must be turned in on or before the due date (if student will be absent on due date). **It is the student’s responsibility to check or ask for work missed on return to school. Handouts will be on a clip board for each class and assignment will be on a poster. Assignments turned in late will lose points as follows: 1 day 20%, 2 days 50%. Assignments more than 2 days late will not earn any points.

Student Responsibilities – Classroom Rules

Come to class every day with your materials and be in your assigned seat at tardy bell
Follow all instructions and safety rules, written or verbal.
Pay attention at all times and THINK before you talk or act.
Respect yourself, others and take responsibility for your actions.
Eating, drinking or chewing gum will not allowed in the class or laboratory.
No sleeping, grooming, profanity, hats, or inappropriate dress.
Take care of personal “office” tasks before or after class; sharpen pencils, deposit trash, restroom, etc.
Be a gracious host to substitute teachers. The sub is your “guest” and needs your assistance and cooperation.

You are a young adult and are responsible for yourself and your behavior. This means that you act with respect towards anyone or anything with which you are involved. This of course includes students, teachers, other school personnel, furniture, lab equipment and school property. Because you conduct yourself in this manner, class is enjoyable and productive and you benefit greatly.

Consequences for Lack of Responsibility:

Reminder/Warning/Discussion with me
30 minute detention with parent contact
Referral to administration

Policy on Tardy to Class: Consistent with school policy. THREE TARDIES CONSTITUTES AN UNEXCUSED ABSENCE.

Policy on Technological Equipment:

Calculators must not be shared on tests/quizzes and/or at other times designated by the teacher
Calculators will be used only for the purpose specified – no games or cell phones in class.
Students may be required to use departmental calculators at the discretion of the teacher.

GATEWAY EXAM: All students must demonstrate knowledge of the Gwinnett County Academic Knowledge and Skill (AKS) curriculum. Students will be provided a booklet listing each of these AKS by course at the beginning of the school year. Ninth graders enrolling in 1998-1999 and beyond must pass the Gateway exam before graduation. The exam is designed to measure the student’s ability to communicate effectively about the science and social studies AKS covered in ninth and tenth grades. The exam will be administered in the spring of the tenth grade year and students will have several opportunities to retake the exam if they are not successful the first time.

(All science students will have the opportunity to earn up to 5 extra points on their final average by entering a project in the PHS Science Fair to be held on the first Thursday of December after regular school hours. Students must attend one of two meetings to be held during the first week of September to be eligible to enter a project)

I WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR HELP ON INDIVIDUAL BASIS BETWEEN 2:10 AND 3:10 PM BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO KEEP ALL APPOINTMNETS.
NOTE: The teacher reserves the right to make adjustments in the course content/grading as needed.

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