U1D1: Welcome to Chemistry

Welcome to Chemistry! Please… 1. Sit in any seat where there is a folder 2. Once you have found your seat, complete the book card:

3. Done? Begin reading through the materials in the folder.

Last Name. First Name ID#Telephone#

“Contemporary Chemistry”“Book#: ________________”

“I am taking this class because……”

“One thing you should knowaboutme is…”

“Name I liked to be called in class: ________________________”

U1D1: Welcome to Chemistry; Doing Science

Today: 1. Introductions2. The Folder…3. The classroom…4. Show me what you know!

Objective: I know how the classroom is set up and the expectations for the class. =

Introductions…………1. Who am I?2. Who is in this class?

With the person(s) at the same table as you, discuss the answers to the questions on the card as well as what you did this summer.

You will each get time to introduce the person you spoke with.

3. Book cards collected =

The Folder: Some housekeeping

• All the exciting paperwork that you get at the beginning of the year… lets go over it!

• Regents chem overview• Class guidelines and calendar• Emergency Procedures=

Guidelines

• Contacting me: cbancroft@ws.k12.ny.us or 497-4000 ext 1

• Text Book: Contemporary Chemistry• Supplies Needed: These should be brought to class

everyday.• 1) 3 ring binder or folder WITH loose-leaf for handouts

and notes• 2) Calculator – scientific is best. Graphing calculators

on not permitted by the state on the Regents exam. • 3) Pens and pencils =

Assessments:

• Regents and Quarterly Exams: – The Regents exam is the exam for the course. – There will be Quarterly exams: Multiple choice.

• Testing Format: The unit tests and the Regents exam will consist of both multiple choice and constructed response questions. =

CLASS RULES

- BE ON TIME- Actively participate in class- WATER will be allowed in class EXCEPTION: DURING A LAB ACTIVITY- Respect the learning of others- Follow safety protocols- You are expected to follow all WHS district

policies/Code of Conduct in this class=

How to be Successful in Class

ABILITY + EFFORT = PROBABILITY OF SUCCESS

Assignments/Checks 2-10 points 5 -10% Tests/quizzes 20 – 200 points 70 %Laboratory 50 – 100 points 20-25 %

every day = 33% in the overall averageevery other day = 17% in the overall average. This totals 100.0% =

Grading:

Parent Letter/ Signature _

Please return this page. ***************************************************************************** REGENTS CHEMI STRY MRS. BANCROFT Student's Name ________________________________________Period ______

Parent/ Guardian's Name _____________________________________________

BEST phone number to use ___________________________________________

For grade book reports: (Please Print CLEARLY)

e-mail address 1 : ___________________________________

e-mail address 2 : ___________________________________

We have read the course inf ormation together.

Parent/ Guardian Signature: ____________________________________________ Son/ Daughter Signature: ______________________

CalendarText book Chapter: Appendix 1 & 2 (p 569-582)

Practice Packet: Any page not completed in class must be done for homework. EVERY NIGHT- STUDY!!! Be prepared for a Graded Checkup or quiz each day! NO WORK, NO CREDIT for Math. Work on vocabulary definitions due the day of the test!

The numbers next to the topic (1.1, 1.2 etc) refer to the review video on Mr. Rosengarten’s website, markrosengarten.com,

youtube click on R Chem and scroll down for review video for which you are looking.=

The Classroom

• Absent Folders• Reference Tables• Student Materials• Sign out =

304

Emergency Procedures 303

• Fire drill*… (right, then right, down the stairs and out to announcer’s box walkway)

• Tornado drill*…right then right to red wing.• Lock down… (front corner) SILENCE!• General rule of thumb; Listen carefully and do

EXACTLY as your told * Single file and silent from beginning to end!=

Emergency Drill Procedure 304

• Fire Drill*: left , then right, down the stairs and out to announcer’s box walkway)

• Tornado Drill* left out of class to red wing; • Lock down: go towards the eye-wash. Remain

quiet• General rule of thumb, do EXACTLY as your

told* Single file and silent from beginning to end!=

But for now…

Show me what you know!

Once you are finished with your pretest, just sit quietly look through the folder.

Papers will be collected at the end.=

Closing• Tonight:

– Read all papers in the folder.– Read over the guidelines posted online– Sign and return the papers necessary– Read through the lab. Complete any parts that you

can prior to class tomorrow.– Have a GREAT rest of the day!

Science is a verb!

• You got a problem? YOU GOT A PROBLEM???? Then solve it, using the Scientific Method! It is a logical sequence of steps designed specifically to solve problems!

• “You got a problem, yo, I’ll solve it”– Vanilla Ice

Here is the problem…

Tangrams You are to arrange the 4 pieces to form a square.= (15 min)

WOW!!! A new discovery

• While exploring the recesses of an extinct volcano, scientists stumbled upon a new piece to the puzzle…

• Your job is to incorporate this new information into a new square!=(10 min)

So..

• How is this activity similar to “doing science?

Just think…• This would have been quite dull if I drew the

pieces on the board and you had to figure it out in your head….

• The beauty of chemistry is that although the concepts can be abstract, they can be tested in a laboratory!

• The beauty of science is that it is fluid. As new information is discovered, lines of thinking change and adapt. =

So now that you’ve done a little thinking…

• The activity today required no special safety procedures. That’s not true for many of the experiments that are performed in science class.

• Hence the topic of your first Laboratory: Safety in the Chemistry Classroom=

A TYPICAL LAB PERIOD

1) Pick up the new lab paper /have pre-lab out

2) Background for the lab, the procedures and any safety

precautions discussed. Take notes if you have to.

3) Get goggles and put them on, and start gathering

equipment. **10-pt penalty for not wearing

4) You and your lab partner will work together to complete

the lab. * record any data in the provided data table (correct

precision/units)

5) Clean up the lab station thoroughly Chemical wastes will be disposed of as per teacher instruction. Make sure to completely clean up the bench top and dry it off.

6) Once all groups have completed *goggles may be removed *placed back in the racks of the goggle cabinet neatly. * last person close cabinet and activate the ultraviolet light.

7) Begin the write up. *Draw graphs, solve problems, write answers.

All students are to be engaged until the dismissal bell rings.

REGENTS REQUIREMENT FOR LABS

1200 minutes of hands-on laboratory activity with PASSING lab reports to sit for the Regents exam.

LATE and INCOMPLETE LABS will be penalized 10 points up to one day late, then 30 points thereafter. In order to only lose 10 points for turning in an incomplete lab, the lab must be completed and return w/in 24 hours!

If you miss lab, arrange to make it up after school within FIVE SCHOOL DAYS of your return (on a Tuesday, Wednesday or a Thursday). Bring someone to help you.

Part 3: Scavenger Hunt- Paraphrase the posters with each piece of equipment. Label the location of the safety equipment on the map located on the next page by using the item number. Item #

Item What it’s used for How to use

1 Fire Extinguisher

2 Fire Blanket

Make sure to label the map!

Lab 1: Safety In The Chemistry Lab

Name: Lab Partners Lab Grade:

I :Teacher Checks: As you complete each part of the lab, the teacher will sign off on its completion:

Part 1: Accident At Jefferson High Part 2: School Emergency Procedures Part 2: Scavenger Hunt Part 3: What Would You Do If?

Make sure that I check off each section by the end of the period.

We will end the lab 3 minutes before the bell!