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Welcome to GT Chemistry

Welcome to GT Chemistry. Text. Our text is Modern Chemistry by Holt Books have been distributed and I have asked students to leave their textbooks at home. http://www.billstudio.com/archive/images_portfolio/Holt/2012_HRW_modern_chemistry_cvr_sm.jpg. Major Topics. Atomic Structure Bonding

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Welcome to GT Chemistry

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  1. Welcome to GT Chemistry

  2. Text • Our text is Modern Chemistryby Holt • Books have been distributed and I have asked students to leave their textbooks at home http://www.billstudio.com/archive/images_portfolio/Holt/2012_HRW_modern_chemistry_cvr_sm.jpg

  3. Major Topics • Atomic Structure • Bonding • Reactions • Stoichiometry • Gases • Acids/Bases • Equilibrium • Kinetics • Solutions • Organic

  4. Homework • I will give written homework several times per week • I may grade every problem or I may only select a few from the assignment. • Homework should take approx. 15-20 min. • Students should take time to review notes and work sheets if there is no written homework

  5. Math Content • Chemistry is a math based subject • More than half of our class periods will involve some type of math calculation • Solid algebra skills are required for this class(algebra II GT or higher course) • Students should bring a calculator every day (I have basic function calculators if the students don’t bring one to class)

  6. Quizzes • Generally, quizzes are announced ahead of time • Studying for quizzes keeps students from “crash” studying the night before an exam • Tests are always announced in advance.

  7. Grading 50% - Tests, Quizzes, Other Assessments25% - Labwork (lab write-ups)15% - Classwork/Homework10% - Projects (including STEM fair which is a mandatory project)

  8. Aspen Parent Portal • The HCPSS grading application is called Aspen. • Student grades are available through Aspen. • Please set up an account on Aspen and encourage your student to set up an account too.

  9. Lab Work • We will work in lab numerous times during each semester. • Students must wear goggles, and close toed shoes, in lab at all times. • Your student’s safety is my first priority when we work in lab.

  10. STEM Fair • There is a mandatory STEM fair project in GT chemistry. • Students received the STEM fair booklet and Topic Proposal form last week. • First STEM due date: Mon., Sept. 10 • Item Due: Topic Proposal form (this form requires a parent signature) • Students should begin work as soon as I have approved his/her topic.

  11. STEM Booklet

  12. Proposal Form

  13. STEM Notebook • Each student needs a bound, STEM notebook. • This notebook is only for the STEM project. http://www.eclipsusa.com/images/01988.jpg

  14. Classroom Expectations • PRIDE PACT: • Every class has created a PRIDE Pact outlining the agreed classroom expectations and behaviors. • Students and teachers have signed the PRIDE Pact to signify ownership in our classroom community.

  15. If Your Student Needs Help • Encourage students to ask questions in class. • Call me over during class to look at work. • I am available before, and after, school several days per week. • Students should see me to make an appointment and come prepared with questions or specific homework or classwork problems • I do not hold review sessions before exams. I will give the students a list of the exam topics. They need to use their notes, and classwork, to study for the exam.

  16. Please let me know if: • Your student has a condition/situation that keeps him/her from learning. • You have a family member (or friend) serving overseas. • You have a family member with an illness. • There is something more that you would like me to know about your student.

  17. Science For Next Year • Before registration for next year, I will send home a recommendation for your child’s science class placement for the 2011-2012 school year • I will discuss requirements for AP science courses, physics and elective courses with the students before the scheduling period begins.

  18. Science Options • Physics, GT Physics and AP Physics (Mechanics) • AP Biology • AP Chemistry • AP Environmental Science • Marine Science • Anatomy and Physiology • Forensics

  19. If You Need To Contact Me • My e-mail address is: jodie_molchany@hcpss.org (please type your student’s name on the subject line) My website is:www.mrsmolchanyswebpage.yolasite.com My webpage is also attached to the Howard H.S. website.

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