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HONORS CHEMISTRY 2011-2012 Mr. Cox TEXT: Chemsitry, 8th edition Zumdahl/Zumdahl

GOALS: 1. to develop curiosity and involvement with scientific phenomena in daily lives 2. to develop intellectual processes of inquiry necessary for scientific problem-solving through labs and independent research 3. to develop knowledge of terminology, principles and concepts of chemistry in preparation for college chemistry 4. to develop abilities to manipulate materials and equipment in a safe and productive manner 5. to develop abilities to measure, organize, perform calculations, solve problems and interpret data 6. to develop ability to communicate scientific data and results through written lab reports and oral presentations and to develop 21st Century skills 7. to develop an awareness of chemistry related careers and educational opportunities

CLASSROOM CONDUCT: We are here to learn. Any actions that inhibit your right or someone else’s right to learn will not be tolerated. Common courtesy will prevail at ALL times Respect the school’s and other’s property…INTENTIONAL MARRING OF DESKS OR LAB COUNTERS WILL RESULT IN ONE HOUR DETENTION AND A VISIT TO THE OFFICE FOR FURTHER DISCIPLINE Do not talk while others are speaking No food or beverages in classroom without permission…bottles of water are permitted and encouraged. (Athletes…SPORTS DRINKS ARE NOT ALLOWED) !!!BE ON TIME!!! And prepared. Bring all necessary materials each day.

MATERIALS NEEDED: text, scientific calculator, notebook, separate lab notebook, flash drive and/or web-based storage and **science lab** safety goggles (shop goggles are NOT allowed). You may purchase goggles or check out a used pair from the school for your personal use. Graphical Analysis program is available for $3.00 from the school store and is highly recommended.

ASSIGNMENTS: You are expected to complete all assignments. Your success is highly dependent on the effort you put in. Developing problem-solving skills requires regular practice. Though most assignments are not graded, they are designed to allow you to practice and to raise questions in your mind that can be discussed in class. Assignments to be collected are due by the assigned due date. Late assignments will not receive full credit.

GRADING: The evaluation of your learning will be based on performance on unit objectives measured by several methods. The majority of the evaluation will be a performance assessment of scientific problem solving which will incorporate the knowledge, concepts and skills of chemistry. Assessment will be in written, oral and lab formats. You will be apprised of the evaluation format for each task. A point system will be used to ensure full credit for your work.

A 90-100 % B 80-90 % C 70-80 % D 60-70 % F below 60 %

CHEATING is a serious offense and will not be tolerated. Anyone caught cheating will receive a zero. The office and your parents will be notified. Further incidents will be handled in accordance with the school plagiarism policy. Cheating consists of copying, using cheat sheets, talking during an exam or quiz, or any other method of wrongfully completing an assignment or exam. You are encouraged to study together and discuss the material we cover, but outright copying is not allowed. In order to develop important scientific writing skills, __each individual must write his/her own lab reports.__ “Partners do the lab work, __individuals__ write the report!” The exception to this is collaborative team reports. The distinction will be made clear with each assignment.

ABSENCES will be handled in accordance with school policy. If you know about an upcoming absence ahead of time, arrangements to make up missed work must be made with the instructor before the absence occurs. These arrangements are the student’s responsibility and no make-up arrangements will be approved after the anticipated absence has occurred. If an absence is unexcused, the make-up work or test will be considered late.

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