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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 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Chemistry
West Lafayette High SchoolMr. Peter von Werder2006-2007
http://www.wl.k12.in.us/hs/depts/sci/vonwerderp/index.htm
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Mr. Peter von Werder17.5 years teaching experienceBeginning my 8th year at West Lafayette HSCurrently I teach: Chemistry I Chemistry I Honors Chemistry II (AP)
B.S. Chemistry - Valparaiso UniversityM.S. Science Education – Purdue UniversityMarried with four children
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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
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Topics (Chemistry I) cont.
State of Matter Physical properties of gases Condensed states of matter
Solution Chemistry Chemistry of aqueous solutions Chemical equilibria Electrochemistry
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In Class Activities
LectureDiscussionProblem solvingIndividual and Group WorkLabs, reportsQuizzes, testsDemonstrations
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Homework
Reading Comprehension Problem solving / skills practice WebAssign (new this year)
Study for quizzes / testsLab analysis / reportsLong term projects Element poster Perform and explain a demonstration
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Quizzes and Tests
Quizzes Occur about once a week Usually 1-3 questions/problems
Tests Multiple choice component Short answer / problem component
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Help for StudentsEncourage the students to seek help from me at the onset of difficulty; ask questions in classStudents 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/
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Contacting Mr. von Werder
E-mail: [email protected]
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
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Special Projects new this year:
WebAssign – electronic homework delivery systemScience 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)