ChemCom

3rd Block (10:45 – 12:15) in room H-14

Spring, 2003

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This class is an honors course.

Weekly Assignments

Semester Syllabus

Project Information

Other Important Information

 

Weekly Assignments

Date

OBJECTIVES

ASSIGNMENTS

Monday

May 19

 

The students will demonstrate their prowess in food terminology

The students will mix solutions according to Molarity and relate them to cellular respiration and combustion
  1. Assign Element List #9
  2. Food Terms 2 Exam
  3. Lecture:  Molarity
  4. LAB:  Mixing Solutions

Tuesday

May 20

 

The students will demonstrate proficiency in Organic Chemistry.

The students will define and give examples of Atmospheric Terms
  1. Organic Chemistry Exam
  2. Assign Atmospheric Terms
  3. Lecture:  Our Air
  4. Assign Study Guide 4

 

Wednesday

May 21

 

The students will perform a basic solutions lab as related to chemical processes in the human body..
  1. Assign Food Terms 2
  2. Complete LAB:  Mixing Solutions

 

Thursday

May 22

 

The students will manufacture compounds derived form organic materials

1.      Element Quiz #9

2.      Review for Food Exam

 

Friday

May 23

 

The students will demonstrate proficiency of terminology.

The students will distinguish between heat capacity and specific heat and relate the terms to the calorie

 

1.  Food EXAM

  1.  Assign Nuclear Terms 1
  2. Study Guide 5A;  Nuclear Energy

 

 

 

Monday

May 26

 

HOLIDAY

HOLIDAY

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ChemCom (Chemistry in the Community)

Coach Coursey-  3rd Block (H-14)    B Lunch

Conference:  8:55 – 10:35

Office Phone 817-453-6744   Email:  courch@mansfieldisd.org

 

The PURPOSE of this class is to Learn the fundamentals of CHEMISTRY and the relationship to the community, while having a little fun in the process!

 

MATERIALS NEEDED FOR CLASS

A.     ID, Notebook, Pen, Pencils, Paper, Calculator

B.     FOLDER- if you DON”T HAVE ONE, GET ONE NOW!!!

·       YOU MAY BRING 4 Rolls of Paper Towels, 2 Boxes of Tissues,  1 Gallon of Distilled Water, 1 package of Dry –Erase® markers EXTRA CREDIT!!!

 

GRADING POLICY

            LABS and HOMEWORK……30%

            TESTS/PROJECTS…………..40%

            OTHER……………………….30%

                        Classwork

                        Daily Quizzes

                        Participation

·        If you miss a day of class you have 1 day, plus the number of days you were absent to make up your work.  If the absence is UNEXCUSED, you have the same number of days, but can ONLY SCORE 70%.

·        Missed labs will require a 1 page typed report on the subject matter pertaining that particular lab.

·        NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED if you were present on the day the assignment was made!

·        NO Re-Takes on failed exams.  However, you can correct the test to get credit!

·        If you have a 75 average or less, you will be given a progress report on the dates listed on the net page.

 

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

A.     Attend Class- Bring ID Everyday!

B.     Perform Skills and Activities related to subject matter

C.     Abide by LAB SAFETY RULES

D.     BE ON TIME/BRING MATERIALS TO CLASS

E.      RESPECT OTHER STUDENTS’ RIGHTS TO GAINING AN EDUCATION

F.      TAKE CARE OF CLASSROOM- (Food, Drinks in the Trash, etc.)

G.     ACCEPT DECISIONS MADE BY ALL OF YOUR TEACHERS

H.     FOLLOW GUIDELINES IN THE STUDENT HANDBOOK

 

 

HOW TO SUCCEED

  1. Put Forth Your Best Effort
  2. Be Here EVERYDAY
  3. DO YOUR OWN WORK- there will be plenty of times you can use the help of your partner(s) Participate in LABS and discussions, etc.  You’ll be surprised what you learn!
  4. Everybody has a 100 average on DAY 1!!!  It’s your grade to keep.  If you need extra help, I will be more than glad to help you reach your goals!

 

DATES FOR GRADE CHECKS/REPORTS

            1st Grade Report          January 24, 2003

            2nd Grade Report          February 14, 2003- 1st 6 Weeks

            3rd Grade Report          March 14, 2003- end of 1st 9 Week Semester

            4th Grade Report          April 11, 2003- 2nd 6 Weeks

            5th Grade Report          May 9, 2003- 3 weeks

            FINAL Grade Report   May 29, 2003- End of  Semester

 

PASSES TO BE EXCUSED FROM CLASS

Each student will be given  2 FREE PASSES DURING THE ENTIRE  SEMESTER to go to the restroom, get a forgotten article, etc.  After you have used the 2nd FREE PASS, you will be charged 10 points  off the day’s assignment (Test, LAB, Classwork, or Homework).  NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

 

TOPICS WE WILL COVER:

A.     Conversions/Metric System

B.      Chemstry of Water

C.     Organic Chemistry

D.     Chemistry of Air

E.     Chemistry of Food

F.     Nuclear Chemistry

 

 

CONTRACT

 

            I have read and understand the class outline from Coach Coursey’s IP&C class.

 

 

Student Signature:  ______________________________  Date:  _______________

 

Parent Signature:  ______________________________    Date:  _______________

 

Date Returned:  _______________

 

Project Information

There will be one project due on March 18th. This will be a team project on the chosen subject matter. Teams will be chosen in the class as well as the topics. Each team will be required to prepare a presentation with handouts for the class.

The project grade will be determined by quality of presentation, research of information, quality of handouts, and creativity.

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Other Important Information

 

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