Chemistry

Instructor: Melanie Roberts, Scienceisamaze.weebly.com

melanie.roberts@thalesacademy.org
Course Description: In this course we will study matter and the changes it
can undergo, which is chemistry! We will use different investigative techniques to
study the properties of matter and how it can change. We will also explore some
micro chemistry and elemental interactions.
Labs: This is a very lab intensive course. To effectively study chemistry we will
recreate many of the interactions that we study. Labs are a major portion of the
grade and must be submitted in a particular format, which we will review in class.
Examples will be available on the class page on my website.
Grading Criteria: Grading will be based on the following types of
assessments.
% of Grade Assessment Type and Description
40% Tests/Projects
10% Quizzes
40% Labs
10% Homework, In-Class Activities

Homework: Homework will be posted on RenWeb and on the classroom white
board, in addition to being announced in class daily. Homework will be checked
and graded for both completion and accuracy.

Bonus Assignments: A weekly bonus assignment will be posted to the class
website. This may be completed to replace one low homework grade a week.
There will be no penalty if the assignment is not completed.

Cheating and/or Plagiarism: Cheating and Plagiarism of any kind will not
be tolerated. Per school policy, the first incidence of cheating will result in an
automatic grade of zero on the assignment/project/test. In addition, any
communication (either verbal or non-verbal) during an individual assessment
constitutes cheating and will result in an immediate zero. Any further incidences
of cheating will result in immediate suspension from school.

Make-Up Work/Late Work:
Make-Up Work: Per school policy, students who are absent will have one
school day for every day out of school to make up work.
Late Work: Per school policy, work turned in one day late will receive a
maximum grade of an 80%. Work turned in two days late or more will receive a
maximum grade of a 50%. Students have three (3) school days from the due date
of an assignment to turn it in for credit. After three days it will become a
permanent zero.

Extra Credit Policy: Per school policy, extra credit assignments may be
offered at the teachers discretion.

Class Participation: Class participation is defined as the active engagement
of the student at all times throughout the lesson. Active engagement involves
paying attention to teacher directed instruction, sharing thoughtful ideas,
listening respectfully to classmates as they share ideas, working constructively
within the classroom, as well as other means. Students are expected to be
present and active within all classroom activities every day.
Classroom Rules & Expectations:
1. Students will come to class prepared with all materials and in dress code.
2. Homework will be turned in upon entering.
3. Be respectful to the teacher and one another.
4. Follow directions the first time they are given.

Anticipated Course Sequencing:
Please note: These are subject to change as necessary at the teachers discretion.

First Track
Introduction to Chemistry
Matter
Scientific Measurement
Atomic Structure
Electrons
Second Track
Periodic Table
Bonding
Chemical Names and Formulas
Chemical Quantities
Third Track
Chemical Reactions
Stoichiometry
States of Matter and Gasses
Water and Solutions
Thermo Chemistry and reaction rates
Fourth Quarter
Acids, Bases, and Salts
Oxidation-Redox Reactions
The Chemistry of life
Nuclear Chemistry