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AP/Honors Chemistry. Heartburn?. What is heartburn? a form of indigestion felt as a burning sensation in the chest, caused by acid regurgitation into the esophagus What do you do for heartburn? Take mylanta , tums, or rolaids How does mylanta , tums, or rolaids work on heart burn?
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Heartburn? • What is heartburn? • a form of indigestion felt as a burning sensation in the chest, caused by acid regurgitation into the esophagus • What do you do for heartburn? • Take mylanta, tums, or rolaids • How does mylanta, tums, or rolaids work on heart burn? • 2HCl + Mg(OH)2 → MgCl2 + 2H2O stomach acid + Mylanta → salt and water acidic (red) neural (green) basic (blue) • neutralization reaction
Grades Grade Scale Grade Break down Honors 60% Tests/Quizzes 25% Lab 15% Homework Grade Break down AP • 65% Tests • 25% Lab • 10% Homework 90%-↑ A 80-89% B 70-79% C 60-69% D 59%-↓ F
Test/ Quizzes Honors AP Always announced Tests multiple choice/free response Quizzes multiple choice Free response • Always announced • Sometime know 3 weeks in advanced • Tests • multiple choice/ short answers • Quizzes • multiple choice • Fill-in • Math problems
Labs Honors AP Lab write ups 16 total labs 6 inquiry based Formal writing assessments Students have handouts for formats/rubric • There are approximately 16 labs • Lab write ups • Formal writing assessments • Students have handouts for formats/rubric
Homework • Every night 30-45 minutes • Quest • Online homework https://utdirect.utexas.edu/ • Worksheets, studying for tests/quizzes, lab write-ups, science fair
Science Fair • Students will conduct their own science experiment. • All students are expected to • Present at the science fair (attendance is mandatory) • Write a scientific research paper • Construct a poster board • Keep a log book • This is graded in both 1st and 2nd semesters
How To Help My Child • Check child’s grades • https://bpusd.illuminatehc.com/auth • Make sure they are practicing every night • My Website • www.sierravistachemistry.weebly.com • Tutoring • Mon.-Fri. 7-7:45 with me • Wed. 3-5 with me • Tues. 3-5 with Mr. Garcia • Let’s sign up for Remind101 • Honors • AP
Scheduling a Conference • Email • saself205@bpusd.net • Call • 626-960-7741 ext. 2514