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Pinecrest Preparatory Middle-high “Home of the Crocs”

A Miami-Dade County Public Charter School

CHEMISTRY 2014-2015

Instructor: Mrs. Yacklinda Fernandez

Room Number: 1206

Email: [email protected]

Office hours: Mondays and Thursdays 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Course Description

The purpose of this course is to provide students with the study of the composition, properties and changes associated with matter. The content should include, but not be limited to, classification and structure of matter, atomic theory, periodic table, bonding, chemical formulas, chemical reaction and balanced equations, behavior of gases, physical and chemical changes, acids, bases, and salts, energy associated with physical and chemical changes, stoichiometry, equilibrium, and introduction to Thermochemistry. Laboratory investigations of selected topics in the content which also include the use of the scientific method, measurement, laboratory apparatus and safety are an integral part of the course.

Course Standards

Introduction, Matter and Energy, Periodic Table, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structures, Nomenclature and Formulas, Chemical Reactions, The Mole, States of Matter, Solutions, Acids and Bases, Energy and Chemical Change, Reactions Rates, Gas Laws, Nuclear Chemistry, Introduction to Organic Chemistry.

Course Text

Pearson Prentice Hall- Pearson Chemistry, 2012/1st Florida EditionAuthors: Wilbraham, Staley, Matta, Waterman

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Course OutlineFirst Nine Weeks

Topic Assignment / ResourceI. Introduction A. The Scope of Chemistry B. Lab Safety C. Review of Measurement Skills

II. Matter and Energy A. Properties of Matter B. Physical and Chemical Changes C. Types of Matter D. Introduction to the Periodic Table

III. Periodic Table A. Atomic Theory B. Electron Configuration C. Development of the Periodic Table D. Periodic Law E. Periodic Trends

IV. Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structures A. Types of Bonds B. Bonding Structures C. Intermolecular Forces D. Formula Representations

Labs: 1. Conservation of Mass during Change 2. Separating Mixtures 3. 1+2+3=BLACK! 4.Laboratory Techniques and safety 5. Density 6. Laboratory Safety 7. Bubbles! 8. Flame Test 9. Periodic Trends10. Bonding: Conductivity and Solubility

Gizmo TitleMystery Powder, Density Experiment, Element Builder, Electron Configuration, Ionic Bonding, Covalent Bonding.

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Second Nine Weeks

Topic Assignment / ResourceV. Nomenclature and Formulas A. Writing Formulas B. Nomenclature C. Oxidation-Reduction Reactions

VI. Chemical Reactions A. Describing Chemical Reactions B. Types of Chemical Reactions C. Balancing Chemical Reactions D. Describe oxidation reduction reactions in living

and non-living systems.

VII. The Mole A. Introduction to Dimensional Analysis B. Introduction to the Mole C. Conversions with the Mole D. Percent Composition E. Empirical and Molecular Formulas F. Formula of a Hydrate

VIII. Stoichiometry A. Describing Chemical Reactions B. Types of Chemical Reactions/ Introduction to

Stoichiometry

Labs:1. Names and Formulas for Ionic Compounds 2. Practice in naming compounds3. A Bagged Chemical Reaction 4. Removing Silver Tarnish 5. Precipitation Reactions: Formation of Solids 6. Hydrated Crystals 7. Counting by Measuring Mass % Composition8. A Bagged Chemical Reaction 9. A Mole Ratio

Gizmo Title

Ionic Bonding, Covalent Bonding, Dehydration Synthesis, Stoichiometry,

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Third Nine Weeks

Topic Assignment / ResourceIX. States of Matter A. Kinetic-Molecular Theory (KMT) B. Forces of attraction C. Properties of Matter D. Changes of State

X. Solutions A. Properties of Water B. Components of a Solution C. Water as a Resource

XI. Acids and Bases A. Properties of Acids and Bases B. Acid-Base Theories C. Strengths of Acids and Bases D. Neutralization E. Environmental Quality

XII. Energy and Chemical Change A. Energy B. Thermochemistry

Labs:1. Changes of State 2. Rates of Evaporation 3. Solubility Curve of KCl 4. Electrolytes 5. Determining the % of Acetic Acid in a Vinegar Solution 6. Energy Content of Foods and Fuels

Gizmo TitlePhase Changes, Temperature and Particle Motion, Solubility and Temperature, Colligative Properties, pH Analysis, pH Analysis Quad Color Indicator, Calorimetry Lab, Temperature and Particle Motion.

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Fourth Nine Weeks

Topic Assignment/ResourceXIII. Reaction Rates A. Collision Theory B. Factors Affecting Reaction Rates C. Energy Diagrams D. Introduction to Chemical Equilibrium

XIV. Gas Laws A. KMT and Properties of Gases B. Gas Laws C. Gas Stoichiometry

XV. Nuclear Chemistry A. Nuclear Radiation B. Decay and Half-Life C. Fusion and Fission D. Energy Resources

XVI. Introduction to Organic Chemistry A. Organic Compounds B. Functional Groups

Labs:1. Determining Reaction Rates 2. Does Steel Burn 3. Boyle’s Law 4. Half-Life 5. Hydrocarbon Isomers 6. Isomers of Hydrocarbon

Gizmo TitleCollision Theory, Boyle's Law and Charles' Law, Half-life, Nuclear Decay, Covalent Bonds, Dehydration Synthesis

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Methods of Assessment

40% Summative Assessments (chapter and/or unit tests, portfolio, a paper, a final project)30% Formative Assessments (Interim exams, quizzes, labs, projects) 20% Classwork10% Home learning

All work must be completed in pencil. Work submitted in pen will automatically be lowered one letter grade. For example: a “B” classwork submitted in pen will receive a “C”.

Grading Scale

Percent Letter Grade Grade Point Average (GPA)

90% – 100% A 3.50 – 4.0080% – 89% B 2.50 – 3.4970% – 79% C 1.50 – 2.4960% – 69% D 1.00 – 1.490% – 59% F 0.00 – 0.99

Class Requirements

All science students are required to create and maintain an account with Achieve3000, Explore Learning: Gizmos and a PPMH Homelearning page.

PPMH accountStudents are to read their homework notifications on a daily basis.

Achieve3000 Grading CriteriaStudents will complete a minimum of 2 articles per month as a Home Learning assignment which will count towards 10% of their grade.Each article will be graded based on the following performance scale:

75% and above = 100% 65% - 74% = 85% 55% - 64% = 75% 45% - 54% = 65%44 % and below = 55% Students will also receive 2 grades based on their average performance which will count towards 30% of their grade.

Explore Learning: Gizmos Grading CriteriaStudents will be assigned different Gizmos throughout the school year. They can be graded as homework, classwork and/or formatively (quiz grade or lab).






Classroom Expectations

Students are expected to be in their seat, ready to begin the class before the bell rings. Please familiarize yourself with the school’s policies and procedures delineated in the Curriculum Bulletin / Parent & Student Handbook as these same rules apply to the classroom. Students are expected to have required course materials for each class, no exceptions.

Consequences for not Meeting Classroom Expectations

1st Consequence – Verbal warning and / or parent contact (phone call or e-mail) 2nd Consequence – Detention and / or classroom expulsion. Parent contact will be at least 24

hours prior to scheduled detention. 3rd Consequence – Referral to the administration

Depending on the severity of the classroom disruption or behavior, the teacher may bypass consequences listed above.

Academic Dishonesty

Students are expected to be honest and ethical in their academic work. As per MDCPS Code of Student Conduct, Academic Dishonesty is a minimum Level II Violation and is defined as an intentional act of deception in one of the following areas:

Cheating – the use or attempted use of unauthorized materials, information or study aids Fabrication – falsification or invention of any information Assisting – helping another commit an act of academic dishonesty Tampering – altering or interfering with evaluation instruments and documents Plagiarism – representing the words or ideas of another person as one’s own

As a condition of taking this course, all required papers may be subject to submission for textual similarity review to Turnitin.com for the detection of plagiarism. All submitted papers will be included as source documents in the Turnitin.com reference database solely for the purpose of detecting plagiarism of such papers. Please sign and return the Turnitin Parent Acknowledgement Form attached.

Attendance Policy

Make-up assignments will be given to all students; however, only students whose absence has been marked excused will receive an academic grade without penalty for the assignment. Made-up work for an unexcused absence will remain with a letter grade of “Z” until the absence is marked excused.

Students are expected to be on time to class, tardies will entail disciplinary consequences.






Required Materials

2 composition notebooks folder that stores loose leaf paper number 2 pencils loose leaf paper (college ruled paper preferred) graph paper notebook erasers Scientific calculator 2 red pens 2 Black/blue pens 2 Highlighters 100 (3’’ x 5’’) Index cards this course syllabus as the first page of folder (periodic notebook checks will take place)

Course Fee

A $10.00 course fee will be collected after Labor Day - September 1st. This fee will be used to purchase supplemental instructional materials and Homelearning workbooks for each student.






PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN BY AUGUST 29 TH .

We the parent / guardian(s) have fully read, understood, and agree to abide by the course expectations contained in this syllabus.

Parent / Guardian Name (Print) Date

Parent / Guardian’s Signature

I, , have fully read, understood, and agree to abide by the course expectations contained in this syllabus.

Student Name (Print) Period Date

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