Course Title:  Chemistry – Matter and Change Level: ACP Instructor: Mr. Boody Instructor Welcome Back to School Presentation Mr. Boody Office Hours: Mondays 2:30 - 3:05 in room 436. Scheduled by appointment. Science Support Center (room 257) every day 7, 1, and 2.

Mr. Boody's Schedule:

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Course Description:

         The objective for this course is to allow students to develop an appreciation for science and the chemical properties that govern our world. Students will spend time examining the physical structure of matter, how this matter interacts through chemical processes, and the role of energy in these interactions. Students will also develop an appreciation for the application of Chemistry in our society. Experiments, application activities, problem solving, and group decision-making are a central part of this course. Nightly homework focuses on reviewing class notes, applying concepts learned in class, and laboratory reports. Students in this course should have completed a year of science and have the recommendation of their grade nine science teacher.

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Course Sequence:

Sequence subject to change to better accommodate for students and schedule.

Semester 1		Semester 2
Unit 1: The Nature of Matter Chapters 1, 2, 3 Unit 2: The Atom and Nuclear Chemistry Chapters 4 and 24 Unit 3: Electrons and the Periodic Table Chapters 5 and 6 Unit 4: Compounds and Chemical Bonds Chapter 7 and 8 Unit 5: Chemical Reactions Chapters 9		Unit 6: The Mole and Stoichiometry Chapters 10 and 11 Unit 7: Properties of Gases Chapter 13 Unit 8: States of Matter Chapter 12 Unit 9: Solutions and Acid/Base Chemistry Chapter 14 and 18

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Student Engagement Expectations:

Student engagement is so important to overall success in any course.  Communication, attention, and patience are important elements!  Students should reach out whenever they need additional support.

Successful Chemistry Students....

• • Bring charged laptops, notebook or binder, pencil/pen, and thier Van Geel Workbook to the class daily.
  • Are in the classroom when the scheduled class begins.    

• • Remain engaged while participating in all lessons.  This might mean taking notes, responding to questions, actively participating in groups or in the lab.
  • Check the Daily Agenda on Canvas OFTEN.
  • Communicate, communicate, communicate!!!  Students are expected to reach out when they hit roadblocks.  There will be MANY.  Please check in when you need support!

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Required Course Materials:

Charged Laptop and something to write with

• • While some work this year will be completed through the computer or online, we will need to write or draw some items in class and remotely.  Please have access to paper and pencil (or pen) at all times.

Headphones or Earbuds:

• • There may be a lot happening in the classrooms.  Students will use video and simulations to complete some of the work this year.  Students should have headphones with them whenever they attend Chemistry class to best focus on these items.

Three Ring Binder

• • Handouts and notes should be kept in a binder. All material for the year should be organized. You will need it!

Lab Supplies

• • All labs completed during lab blocks should be kept in a Bound Notebook of graph paper. Students will be given lab notebooks this year!  Students will also need scissors and glue sticks to complete lab setup.  Please have some glue sticks handy!  They run out quick.

Goggles (Optional)

• • Students are required to wear goggles during all lab experiences.  Students may borrow goggles from the classroom supply or purchase their own.  

Textbook

• • Students will be provided a copy of High School Chemistry Textbook and Workbook by T. van Geel.  Students are asked to bring the workbook to class at all times. 

Scientific Calculator

• • The subject of Chemistry is often very math-based. You should bring a calculator daily. Graphing Calculators, cell phones, or other electronic devices may not always be permitted.  

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Grading Policy:

         The final grade for ACP Chemistry will be calculated according to the following breakdown.  Grade weights or sequence may shift to better support students and schedule.

Item	Course Content	Weight
Term1	Units 1 and 2	22%
Term 2	Units 3 - 5	22%
Semester 1 Final	Units 1 - 5	6 %
Term 3	Unit 6 and 7	22%
Term 4	Unit 8 and 9	22 %
Semester 2 Final	Units 6 - 9	6 %

Schedule subject to change to better accommodate students needs.

Grade Details:

Quizzes and Summative Assessments (Unit Tests):

• Quizzes will be worth 5 - 30 points and given as needed.  There will be a summative assessment at the end of each Unit to monitor student mastery.  These assessments will be worth 50 - 100 points.  Students earning below 70% on a major summative assessment (Unit Test or large Quiz) may retake the assessment and earn up to 70%.  Students may only utilize this option once a term.    

Lab Activities and Projects:

• Lab Activities will generally be worth 10 -20 points. A larger, long term project might be worth more. Each lab partner  or group member must turn in an individual lab activity unless told otherwise.

Homework: 

• Homework assignments will be worth 5-10 points depending on the complexity of the assignment. Homework will be assigned most nights and is due the following class to receive full credit. Homework will be checked in class or collected. Assignments turned in later will receive a reduction in credit.

Late Work Policy:

• Students may submit any graded assignments (in class work, labs, activities, worksheets) for a unit until the unit assessment.  Unless specific arrangements have been made, after the summative assessment is given for a unit all missing work will remain a zero in PowerSchool regardless of the reason missed.  Credit on late assignments will be reduced in Canvas by 5% for each day late until the date of the Unit Test.      

IMPORTANT NOTE:  Graded assignments are posted in the Daily Agenda and in PowerSchool.  Students are expected to check assignments and grades often.