Chem II Syllabus

Schenck High School

45 North St.

East Millinocket, ME 04430

746-3511

www.schenckhs.org

Name of Course: Chemistry Two

Instructor’s Name: Mrs. Kim A. Glidden; kglidden@msln.net

Texts Used: Wilbraham, Staley, Matta, and Waterman. (2005) Chemistry. Needham, MA: Prentice Hall.

Additional Materials: ChemMatters magazine and various lab manuals, videos, reference books.

Requirements:

A willingness to apply oneself to individual and team work.

Textbook: You will be issued a text at the beginning of the year. You are expected to bring your book to every class.

Notebook with pockets that will be used for class notes, assignments, and working problems. It will be important to keep notes, problem sets, and corrected work in one location.

Scientific calculator- or any calculator capable of handling scientific notation.

Pen/pencil & paper bring these to every class. You will need them.

Prerequisites: Chemistry One; Algebra 1 & 2.

Grade Level: Senior year/Grade 12

Course Description:

This course continues to examine and build upon the concepts covered in Chemistry One. The course will develop the student's ability to incorporate mathematical skills in the solution of chemistry problems, both through the use of textbook problems and laboratory activities. Further investigations will cover organic compounds, equilibrium reactions, stoichiometry, gases laws, and acids and bases. Research projects will include, ut not be limited to, Arsenic and Old Lace, environmental issues, greenhouse effect, and spectrophotometry.

Learning Outcomes: By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following:

Use safety and skills in laboratory procedures for experiencing chemical processes.

Manipulate formulas and make predictions about reactions involving various substances.

Integrate technology into the study of chemistry.

Realize real world applications of chemistry and have an awareness of career opportunities with chemistry as their base.

Instructional Methods/Strategies:

This course covers a large amount of material. Furthermore, as each concept is learned, another concept is built onto the previous one. It is important that you understand that every chapter is significant. You cannot cay, "I’ll rest this chapter and pick up on the next one." That kind of mentality will haunt you.

Course Outline: (content)

Mathematics of Chemical Equations

Phases of Matter

The Gas Laws

Solutions

Acids, Bases and Salts

Acid-Base Reactions

Chemical Kinetics and Thermodynamics

Chemical Equilibrium

Organic Chemistry

Course Standards:

Structure of Matter

¨ Performance indicator #2. Analyze how matter is affected by changes in temperature, pressure

and volume.

¨ Performance indicator #3. Describe the characteristics and behavior of acids and bases.

¨ Performance indicator #5. Describe how atoms are joined by chemical bonding.

¨ Performance indicator #6. Compare the physical and chemical characteristics of elements.

¨ Performance indicator #7. Describe nuclear reactions, including fusion, fission, and decay,

their occurrences in nature, and how they can be used by humans.

Energy

¨ Performance indicator #6. Describe the relationship between matter and energy and how matter

releases energy through the processes of nuclear fission and fusion.

¨ Performance indicator #9. Demonstrate an understanding that energy can be found in chemical

bonds and can be used when it is released from those bonds.

Motion

¨ Performance indicator #4. Describe how forces affect fluids(e.g., air and water).

¨ Performance indicator #5. Explain the relationship between temperature, heat, and molecular

motion.

¨ Performance indicator #6. Describe how forces within and between atoms affect their behavior

and the properties of matter.

Inquiry and Problem Solving

¨ Performance indicator #1. Make accurate observations using appropriate tools and units of

measure.

¨ Performance indicator #2. Verify, evaluate, and use results in a purposeful way. This includes

analyzing and interpreting data, making predictions based on observed patterns, testing solutions against the original problem conditions, and formulating additional questions.

¨ Performance indicator #3. Demonstrate the ability to use scientific inquiry and technological

method with short term and long term investigations, recognizing that there is more than one way to solve a problem. Demonstrate knowledge of when to try different strategies.

Scientific Reasoning

¨ Performance indicator #3. Develop generalizations based on observations.

¨ Performance indicator #4. Determine when there is a need to revise studies in order to improve

their validity through better sampling, controls or data analysis techniques.

¨ Performance indicator #6. Analyze situations where more than one logical conclusion can be

drawn.

Communication

¨ Performance indicator #2. Use journals and self-assessment to describe and analyze scientific

and analyze scientific and technological experiences and to reflect on problem-solving processes.

¨ Performance indicator #4. Employ graphs, tables, and maps in making arguments and drawing

conclusions.

¨ Performance indicator #7. Use computers to organize data, generate models, and do research

for problem solving.

Evaluation/Assessment Methods:

Quizzes/Tests:

You can expect at least one quiz and test per chapter. If you are absent on the day of a quiz or a test, it is your responsibility to make it up either before or after school ASAP! When you return to school from being absent, please see me and will schedule a time to make it up. You have exactly 1 week to make up a test or quiz. It is very important to complete missed work ASAP! This course is cumulative, and you will be responsible for new material when you return to class!!

Homework:

Homework will be assigned on most days and will be due at the beginning of the next class meeting unless I tell you otherwise. In this class homework is meant to be a learning experience. These assignments allow you to practice what you learned in class. Your assignments will be graded on a point scale based on completeness and thoroughness. If you give an honest effort completing each assignment, you will receive all the points possible. All late work will receive a maximum of half of the points. Late work is due the next class meeting after the due date. Any assignments turned in later than the next class meeting will not receive any credit.

If you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to get the assignments. A make-up period of three days is granted for excused absences. Unexcused absences will result in a zero for any work missed. Work that is not completed during the three day allotment period will not be accepted. All extenuating circumstances must be brought to my attention, and a decision will be made as to the amount of time allotted for make-up work to be completed.

Projects:

Projects will be assigned at various times throughout the year. They will be due on the date specified. Projects will be assigned with a rubric so that you will always know what is expected and what points are possible on the project.

Grading:

Your grade will be determined by points earned versus points possible on classroom assignments, daily quizzes, project/reports, homework assignments, chapter tests, labs and lab reports. A point earned on a test is given the same weight as a point from a quiz, lab or project. Your grade is determined by the points YOU EARN (accumulate) divided by the total number of points possible. The total points for each ranking period should be between 500-850 points possible.

Example: Quiz Test Project Total

Student score 18 74 95 187

Total possible 20 100 100 220

Current Grade = 85%

If you have questions or concerns about your grade, you should make an appointment with me after class or before or after school. Do not ask me about your grade during class time!

Expectations for success:

General:

Students will arrive on time, follow teacher instruction, bring required materials, participate in class activities, follow lab safety procedures, treat classmates with respect, and complete assigned homework and assignments.

Extra Help:

Please come in and see me if you need any help. Sometimes all it takes is a few minutes to clear up a misunderstanding about an idea. I am always available after school Monday through Thursday until about 3:30. If you have a seventh hour and need me to stay after for a longer period of time, please make an appointment with me. If you cannot stay after school for extra help but can come in before school, make an appointment with me.