Chemistry – The Syllabus

Chemistry – The SyllabusThe study of matter, its properties, structure,

& composition, and how it changes.

Units of Study In these six units,

we will cover…

Units of Study Atomic Structure & Properties

Units of Study Atomic Structure & Properties Molecular Structure & Properties

Units of Study Atomic Structure & Properties Molecular Structure & Properties Chemical Reactions Gas properties

Course Questions1. What is chemistry? (A.1.1) 2. What are the differences between pure substances and mixtures? (A.1.2, B.1.2) 3. How are scientific measurements made, used, and converted between the basic units of measure?

(B.1.1) 4. What is the structure of the atom? (A.2.1, A.2.2) 5. In what ways has the theory of the atom changed over time due to technological improvements?

(A.2.1) 6. How does the distribution of electrons in atoms affect the formation of a compound? (A.2.2) 7. How is the periodic table organized and how can it be used to make predictions about elements

and compound formations? (A.2.3, B.1.2, B.1.3) 8. What factors identify the types of chemical reactions? (B.2.1) 9. How are chemical formulas written and used? (B.1.2) 10. How are changes in matter accompanied by changes in energy? (B.2.1) 11. What are the properties of gases and what are the factors that affect their behavior? (B.2.2) 12. How does the Kinetic Molecular Theory explain some properties of matter? (B.2.2) 13. According to the collision theory, what factors affect the rate of a chemical reaction? (B.2.2) 14. What are the relationships between course content and career preparation? (13.1.11 F, 3.8.12 A,B)

Grading Policy Class work / Homework = 35% Tests = 30% Labs / Projects = 25% Quizzes = 10%

There will be a midterm and final.

Course Guidelines NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED!!!! BR – Due every Day 1 in the bin HW – Due at beginning of class;

graded on completion Lab reports – follow the guidelines Make up work – You are responsible!! Participation, Studying, Extra Help,

Webpage, Plagiarism

Who is Mr. Harper?

Grew up in PA. Went to Penn State.

Harper Family

Latest addition - Ainslee

I enjoy…

Climbing Wolf’s Head in Wyoming

Fun Facts

Teaching Philosophy

Famous Quote“Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.”

– Lao Tzu

I propose…“Give a student the answer and you solve his problem for a day. Teach a student to think and search for answers and you solve his problems for a lifetime.”

– Mr. Harper

Challenge – Mindset Adjustment Won’t give you all the answers

Be free; not dependent; think for yourself; solve own problems; use logic and reason to be confident of the truth

Receiving Providing for yourself

Attitude – Big Factor “Whether you think you can or you

think you can’t, you’re right.”– Henry Ford

“I can” vs. “I can’t” attitude

Big impact on success