Welcome to AP Chemistry

Welcome to AP Chemistry with Mrs. Beeman

“Success is dependent on effort.” Sophocles Email: [email protected] Course Scope: This one-year course is designed to provide a comprehensive background for those students desiring an in-depth study of chemical concepts. This course will focus on meeting the requirements of the College Board Advanced Placement Chemistry exam. Instructors should refer to the current Advanced Placement course description for examination specifics. Topics included are atomic theory and structure; chemical bonding; nuclear chemistry; gases, liquids and solids; solutions; reaction types; acids and bases; stoichiometry; equilibrium; kinetics; thermodynamics; electrochemistry; oxidation-reduction; descriptive chemistry; and an introduction to carbon chemistry. Laboratory work of quantitative and qualitative nature is used to develop manipulative skills and reinforce topic areas. It is recommended that students successfully complete first year biology and a first year chemistry course before enrolling in AP Chemistry. Instructional practices will incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to our society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course will fulfill one credit of the Nevada high school graduation requirement for science and qualifies as a laboratory science for college entrance. Textbook: Chemistry, the Central Science, 2003, 9th Ed, Prentice Hall Course Goals: 1. To engage in chemical inquiry using the scientific method of problem solving. 2. To develop the ability to analyze chemical statements critically. 3. To develop an understanding of systematic nomenclature, inorganic and organic, adopted by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemists. 4. To improve the standard of communication of chemical ideas, both written and oral. 5. To enhance skill in formulation, proving dimensionally the concepts of stoichiometry with emphasis on significant figures. 6. To comprehend the development of chemical principles and concepts. 7. To demonstrate applications of chemical principles. 8. To relate fact to theory and properties to structure. 9. To enhance an understanding of the periodic table as it is related to atomic structure. 10. To enhance an understanding of the organization of the periodic table and its usefulness in writing formulas, determining bond types, and in determining chemical periodicity of elements and compounds. 11. To reinforce an understanding of valence electrons and their representation using Lewis formulas. 12. To develop an understanding of the Valence Shell Electron-Pair Repulsion Theory (VSEPR) for determining molecular structure. 13. To reinforce skills in using the International System (SI) of units and measurements, symbols, terms, equations, and mathematical calculations in analyzing and expressing chemical and physical processes. 14. To reinforce an understanding of the mole concept as it relates to balancing chemical equations and its usefulness in determining mass, volume, and/or energy relationships in chemical reactions. 15. To enhance an understanding of the Kinetic Molecular Theory. 16. To enhance an understanding of the states of matter and solutions. 17. To enhance an understanding of the various concepts of acids and bases and to quantitatively utilize those concepts. 18. To develop a qualitative and quantitative understanding of chemical kinetics and equilibrium.

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To develop a qualitative and quantitative understanding of ionic equilibria of electrolytes. To develop an understanding of the quantitative manipulations involving solubility product. To introduce an understanding of the changes in enthalpy, entropy, and free energy. To develop an understanding of the Laws of Thermochemistry. To enhance a qualitative and quantitative understanding of electrochemistry and oxidation/reduction. To develop a basic knowledge of hydrocarbons, their derivatives, and some representative reactions. To develop an understanding of the spectroscopic methods of chemical analysis as they relate to atomic and molecular structure. To develop an understanding of nuclear stability and nuclear reactions. To develop an understanding of qualitative analysis and descriptive chemistry. To develop manipulative and experimental skills necessary to become increasingly competent and confident in the processes of chemical investigation. To create an awareness of the impact and influence of chemistry on society, thus preparing one for living in a technological age. To have an awareness of the occupational opportunities in areas related to chemistry. To develop an understanding of character, ethics, and manners as appropriate for this course. There is no intended order for the following goals. The teacher is encouraged to integrate these goals throughout this course to provide all students with a foundation in science process skills.

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The following list of information about AP Chemistry class is crucial for your success this year 1. AP Chemistry is designed to be equivalent to an introductory college level chemistry class. You will be taking the AP Chemistry exam (on May 5, 2014 at 8 a.m.) and upon completing it you will receive a score ranging from 1 to 5. A score above 3 is considered passing, and will earn you college credit at many universities. The fee for the exam is approximately $86 (unless a student qualifies for the reduced fee).

The amount of work this class takes is

extensive. We have a limited amount of time

in class; a great deal of responsibility will be on you to cover the materials outside of class. Therefore, some topics of chemistry will be skimmed over, and others will be omitted. Students will be held accountable to cover those topics on their own time. It is said that an average college level chemistry class requires 10-15 hours of work outside of class per week. AP Chemistry will be a very good practice for you, as you will get to experience and more importantly be prepared for a collegelevel course work. Upon completing this class you will experience a tremendous sense of accomplishment. AP courses are a true measure of how you will perform in college. You will also have an advantage in competing for college admissions and scholarships.

2. Furthermore, this class is a year long commitment. This means that once you are signed up for the class, you will not be able to drop it. You will also be expected to register and complete the AP exam.

Do not take this class if you are not planning to take the AP Chemistry exam. REMEMBER: Even if you receive “1” (fail) on the AP exam, you will have an advantage over a student who did NOT take the test. 3. Attendance is must in AP Chemistry, due to the extensive coursework, the pace and the nature of the class. If you are frequently absent I can GUARANTEE that you will NOT pass this class. 4.

As this is a college level class, you will be treated as a college student. A certain level of maturity and responsibility is expected of you. This applies to your conduct in a laboratory setting, as well as the completion of assignments on time. Therefore,

no late work will be

accepted!

(unless you use your get out of due date card- you only get one per quarter-use it wisely))

5. According to education researchers, we learn only about 50% of what we read, hear, and see (equivalent to reading the textbook and attending lecture). The most effective learning strategy involves speaking to the teacher and classmates about what you’ve learned from the lecture and the text, writing about it, relating it to past experiences and applying it to your daily lives. I would strongly encourage you to form study groups and discuss and go over material with your peers. 6. There is a laboratory requirement for this class. You will need to purchase and keep a laboratory notebook (composition notebook with graph paper are usually the best). 7. You will need to purchase the Barron’s AP Chemistry review book. We will use this review book daily and you will need to have it.

Laboratory Safety: see safety contract for more information. A chemistry class and a laboratory in particular is an inherent place of danger. The students will be using gas flames, sharp instruments, glassware, heating plates, and most importantly, caustic chemicals which carry with them the hazards of pungent fumes and risks of explosive chemical reactions. Students will be thoroughly instructed in the techniques for handling such equipment and materials. It is important that the student wear appropriate safety clothing (eyewear, gloves, and apron), follow lab safety rules, adhere to experiment directions, and remain tightly focused at all times in the laboratory. Failure to do so can result in harm to the student and those

around him/her. Accordingly, penalties for failure to adhere to these rules will

be immediate and severe.

Materials Needed For Class: Please bring the following to class every day 1.

A pencil and a good eraser – Chemistry is a heavily weighted with mathematical calculations. Erasers come in handy

when working math problems. A scientific calculator (must have LOG key) – this will prove useful throughout the course. A good scientific calculator can be purchased for under twenty dollars. Texas Instruments and Casio, among others, make inexpensive models that are readily available. 3. A hardcover Chemistry Journal – The graph paper journal is preferred. These can be purchased at any office supply store. (so called composition notebook) This can be purchased at Office Max or Office Depot for 2.

approximately $4.00. This will be your lab notebook 4. A 3-ring binder with five dividers and lined paper- . You will have a choice to organize the items in

the binder by topic or by type such as notes, homework quizzes etc. It is up to you how you want to organize the binder but it needs to be organized and it will be part of your grade. Binder checks will be conducted randomly and they will be part of your homework grade.

Grading:. Points can be earned by participating in the following activities: tests, quizzes, laboratory exercises, homework, and classroom participation (includes note taking). Participation grades will be judged solely by the teacher and will be determined upon the following factors: behavior, attitude, attendance, note taking, completing assignments on time, and volunteering to put problems on the board or answer questions. The opinion of the teacher on participation points in FINAL. You can earn extra credit points at the end of each quarter by bringing in supplies for the classroom. See me for a list of needed materials. Your total points from the term will comprise 80% of your overall grade. The final exam will count 20%. ON AVERAGE, Homework and participation comprises 40%, Labs and Projects are worth 20%, Test and Quizzes are worth 40%, the cumulative final is 20%, Exams: Chapter, quarter, and semester exams will be based on assigned readings; classroom demonstrations, presentations, lectures, and discussion; and laboratory work. Exams will look very much alike in terms of format like the AP Exam with Multiple Choice questions and Free Response. 1. Homework will be given daily and will usually be due the following class period. Random homework quizzes will be given to students throughout the year. 2. Late and Make-up Work: Students will be expected to turn in all work on time, unless absent on the day an assignment is due.

a. Late work- NOT ACCEPTED- (you get one “Get out of due date pass” per quarter allowing you to turn in an assignment late! Use it wisely! b.

Students with an approved absence will be expected to make up missed quizzes, exams, worksheets, labs, and homework within three school days following their return to school. In cases where a student with an approved absence misses a full week of class, more appropriate arrangements will be made.

IT IS THE STUDENT’S REPSONSIBILITY TO GET THE MAKE UP WORK, NOT MINE! c. Quizzes and exams may be made up each school day prior to first period and right after seventh period or during lunch. PLEASE SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT SO I CAN BE SURE TO BE HERE.

3. Semester Exams: A comprehensive semester final exam will be administered at the end of the second and fourth quarters. This semester exam will cover all the material studied during both of the associated quarters. 4. Academic dishonesty (cheating) will not be tolerated. You will receive a zero for the assignment you are suspected of cheating.

Computation and Weighting of Student Grades Letter Grade A B C D F

Percent Range 90-100% 80-89% 65-79% 50-64% Less than 50%

Semester grades will be computed using the same rubric but weighting the quarter and final exam grades as follows: 40% (first quarter) + 40% (second quarter) + 20% (final exam) How and when students will be advised of their grades: Academic grades will be posted by student number every week. Students should review this posting to identify missing assignments. Never discard any assignment, quiz, or test until you see your grade posted on the printout. If I fail to post a grade for you, you will be easily able to produce the graded assignment to correct our error. Student’s grades will also be posted on Parent Link. “Unsats” are sent out every 9 weeks. You will receive an “unsat” in this class if you have earned a D or F grade.

Classroom Rules: (or the top 10 ways to make Mrs. Beeman happy and give you all of your participation points!) 1. Bring materials to class. You should bring your notebook daily, along with your calculator and materials to take notes. Do NOT bring food or drink, as part of this room is a working laboratory. (Water in a closable container is ok on days we are not doing labs.) 2. If you are going to be/have been absent, it is YOUR responsibility to see me about a make-up assignment. Please do this at the end of the class period. For homework and quizzes, you have as many days to turn the assignment as you were absent. For tests and labs, you may choose to have an extension until the following Thursday, and it is your responsibility to schedule a time to make it up. 3. Do your homework - the only way to succeed is to practice! Class time is for working, not playing. Chemistry assignments come first. Should you complete your chemistry assignment, then you may work on something else. 4. Do not talk while someone else (especially Mrs. Beeman) is talking. Please raise your hand if you have a question and I will call on you as soon as I am at a stopping point. 5. Please stay in your seat until the bell sounds. 6. Please be on time. assignment. You are considered tardy if you enter the doorway after the bell sounds. THE TARDY POLICY WILL BE ENFORCED! 7. Follow all instructions, especially in the laboratory. Dress appropriately for lab. “Crazy lab antics” will result in the IMMEDIATE REMOVAL of you from this course.

8. All school rules will be enforced. (appropriate dress code, no cell phones, iPods) These items will be confiscated if I see them in my classroom. You will be able to get them back at the end of the next school day) 9. Please do not leave the room unless it is absolutely necessary. 10. And finally, RESPECT

1. Be cooperative and show respect towards others: a. NO roughhousing, bullying, harassment, rudeness, or defiance will be tolerated. b. No writing on desks, chairs, walls, furniture, other classmates, etc. c. No sleeping in class. By doing so, you are being disrespectful towards me, as your teacher. Extra Instruction: I am here for only one reason - to help each of you be successful. Since you don’t come to school intending to do poorly, we share a common goal. If you do need extra help, don’t be afraid to ask.

Discipline: Failure of students to adhere to class or school rules, procedures, and policies will result in a full range of appropriate consequences at the classroom and, if necessary, school administration or legal authority levels. Classroom level consequences might include counseling, written warnings, loss of privileges, calls to parents, notes home, detention, in-school suspension from the classroom, and lowering of the citizenship grade. If appropriate, more severe consequences might include required parental conferences (RPC), loss of course credit, suspension, expulsion, or arrest. While I want every student to succeed, I will not hesitate to use all the tools at my disposal to insure that no single student interferes with the success of his/her classmates through inappropriate or improper behavior.

Consequences: Disruptive behavior will be handled in a progressive manor. Severe disruptions will automatically result in a referral to the Dean’s office. 1st 2nd – 3rd – 4th -

Verbal warning Warning/move seat/detention, student action plan Detention, phone call to parent Referral to dean

Tardies: school wide tardy policy will be enforced.

Note for Parents: Successful students have at least two groups of adults monitoring and encouraging them to do well – teachers and parents/guardians. Most students need both. You can help me help your student be successful in the following ways: 1. Emphasize the importance of homework and of completing all assigned work on time. 2. Ensure your student has a quiet place/time in which to study at home each night. 3. Help your student with time management. Assist him/her in balancing his/her time appropriately between school work, chores, and relaxation time. 4. While my goal is to make your child succeed, and to be there for them when they need help, I am also here for you. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. The best way to contact me is through email, [email protected] Thank You,

Mrs. Beeman

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STUDENT AND PARENT PLEDGE TO ENSURE SUCCESS IN AP CHEMSITRY I, ______________________________(print student name) understand the extreme commitment that is AP Chemistry and thereby pledge to: PARENT INITIAL

STUDENT INITIAL - Read and understand the “Welcome to AP Chemistry” handout. - Complete the assigned summer homework prior to the first day of class. - Be enrolled in the AP Chemistry class for the entire year, regardless of my grade in the class. - Sign up to take the AP Chemistry exam on May 5th 2014 - Be in AP Chemistry class

on time every day.

- Turn in homework on time;

late work is not accepted.

- Follow directions and safety procedures as instructed by the teacher. - Act in a responsible and mature fashion (no playing with chemicals, equipment, each other, etc) **Anything unsafe is UNACCEPTABLE and will result in an INSTANT “F”** - Work hard every day to do my best in class. - Seek out a teacher if I am not “getting it”. - Strive for a FIVE on the AP Chemistry test. __________________________________

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