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Chemistry

Chemistry. West Lafayette High School Mr. Peter von Werder 2006-2007 http://www.wl.k12.in.us/hs/depts/sci/vonwerderp/index.htm. Mr. Peter von Werder. 17.5 years teaching experience Beginning my 8th year at West Lafayette HS Currently I teach: Chemistry I Chemistry I Honors

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Chemistry

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  1. Chemistry West Lafayette High School Mr. Peter von Werder 2006-2007 http://www.wl.k12.in.us/hs/depts/sci/vonwerderp/index.htm

  2. Mr. Peter von Werder • 17.5 years teaching experience • Beginning my 8th year at West Lafayette HS • Currently I teach: • Chemistry I • Chemistry I Honors • Chemistry II (AP) • B.S. Chemistry - Valparaiso University • M.S. Science Education – Purdue University • Married with four children

  3. Topics (Chemistry I) • Tools of Chemistry • Measurement, Problem solving • Classification of matter, Basic thermochemistry • Atomic and Molecular Structure • Composition and structure of the atom • Nuclear chemistry • Periodicity; oxidation/reduction • Chemical Bonding; organic chemistry • Tools of Chemistry • Language of chemistry; the mole concept • Chemical reactions and stoichiometry

  4. Topics (Chemistry I) cont. • State of Matter • Physical properties of gases • Condensed states of matter • Solution Chemistry • Chemistry of aqueous solutions • Chemical equilibria • Electrochemistry

  5. In Class Activities • Lecture • Discussion • Problem solving • Individual and Group Work • Labs, reports • Quizzes, tests • Demonstrations

  6. Homework • Reading Comprehension • Problem solving / skills practice • WebAssign (new this year) • Study for quizzes / tests • Lab analysis / reports • Long term projects • Element poster • Perform and explain a demonstration

  7. Quizzes and Tests • Quizzes • Occur about once a week • Usually 1-3 questions/problems • Tests • Multiple choice component • Short answer / problem component

  8. Help for Students • Encourage the students to seek help from me at the onset of difficulty; ask questions in class • Students can arrange a help session with me during lunch, after school, … • Review materials posted to web site • Check with Guidance for in-school tutors (NHS, Beering Scholars from Purdue) • Investigate on-line resources • Chem I http://www.prenhall.com/tro • Chem I, H http://now.brookscole.com/masterton5e/

  9. Contacting Mr. von Werder • E-mail: vonwerderp@wl.k12.in.us • Voice mail: 746-0400 Ext. 440 • Best time to call to speak with me directly: • Second period: 9:03 – 9:53 am • After school: 3:30 – 4:00 pm

  10. Special Projects new this year: • WebAssign – electronic homework delivery system • Science Express; Purdue chemistry outreach • Instrumentation (GC, Spec, FTIR, probes, N2(l)…) • Science Olympiad; academic competition • 23 events in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Earth Science • Grant funded projects/labs: • Nuclear decay (WL Parent council, Lilly) • States of Matter (Lilly) • Emission spectra (Lilly)

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