Chemistry in the Community Syllabus

Mr. Howard

Sutton Memorial High School

Room: 207

Description: Chemistry in the Community (ChemCom) is a chemistry curriculum written for secondary school students by the American Chemical Society (ACS). It attempts to enhance science literacy by emphasizing chemistry’s impact on society. The chemistry presented to the students builds upon the same vocabulary, thinking skills, problem solving and lab techniques as most traditional introductory chemistry courses. However, in ChemCom the student is led to integrate what they have learned with issues in the real world. A long term goal of the course is to present the students with the skills needed to acquire technical knowledge to make intelligent decisions for themselves and the communities in which they belong. Lab work is an important part of the course and will be scheduled within the confines of meeting five periods per week.

REQUIRED materials: Scientific Calculator (must have LOG key), Graph paper, Goggles, Pen or Pencil, Binder, Textbook,

Grading:

Exams 40%

Lab Reports/Quizzes 30%
Homework 20%

Class Participation 10%

Exams: Exams will be given every chapter with at least two days notice

Lab Reports: One to three per chapter

Quizzes: One to three per chapter

Homework: Homework will be given virtually every day

Class participation/citizenship: Students start with 100 points for each grading period. Students lose points for, but not limited to, the following:

· An unexcused tardy

· Excessive/inappropriate talking

· Lack of or inappropriate participation

· Vandalizing school/fellow student's property

· Coming to class unprepared

· Leaving your seat without permission

· Leaving a messy work area