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Join us for Back to School Night with Mr. Malveaux on August 30, 2016, to learn about the goals, grading policy, and topics covered in Chemistry class. Get ready to explore the world of science!
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Welcome Parents toBack to School Night Kylance J. Malveaux Chemistry August 30, 2016
A Little About Myself • Graduated from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona • Contact information: • Email: kmalveaux@wvusd.k12.ca.us • Phone: 909-594-1405 ext 33418
Textbook • Prentice Hall Chemistry • (California)
My goals for Chemistry • To develop life long critical thinking skills • Inspire students to expand their knowledge of science • Develop students’ understanding through hands on activities
Graduation Requirement • This course is intended to be a college prep laboratory science course. • It will provide credit toward your child’s (A-G) science graduation requirement. • In addition this course will meet the admissions requirement for 2 yr colleges and 4 year universities.
Grading Policy • Homework/Classwork (20%) • Labs/Projects/Presentations (20%) • Quizzes (5%) • Tests (55%)
Grading Scale 97-100 A+ 93-96 A 90-92 A- 87-89 B+ 83-86.9 B 80-82 B- 77-79 C+73-76.9 C 70-72 C- 67- 69 D+ 63-66.9 D 60-62 D- 0-59 F
First Semester Topics(Aug. 15 – Dec. 16) • Ch. 1 Introduction to Chemistry • Ch. 2 Matter and Change • Ch. 3 Scientific Measurements • Ch. 4 Atomic Structure • Ch. 5 Electrons in Atoms • Ch. 6 The Periodic Table • Ch. 7 Ionic and Metallic Bonding • Ch. 8 Covalent Bonding • Ch. 9 Chemical Nomenclature • Ch. 11 Chemical Reactions • Finals (Dec. 14 – Dec. 16)
Second Semester Topics(Jan. 2 – May 25 ) • Ch. 10 Chemical Quantities • Ch. 12 Stoichiometry • Ch. 13 States of Matter • Ch. 14 The Behavior of Gases • Ch. 16 Solutions • Ch. 17 Thermochemistry • Ch. 18 Reaction Rates & Equilibrium • Ch. 19 Acids/Bases/Salts • Ch. 20 Reduction Oxidation Reactions Finals (May 23 – 25)
Closing Message CHEMISTRY HELP • Thank you for your time.