Welcome to the Wonderful World of Chemistry

Welcome to the Wonderful World of ChemistryThe study of the composition of matter and the changes it undergoes.During this class:Students will participate in a lot of laboratory activities (I believe we learn science best by doing it!)Students will practice college readiness skills.Students will connect chemistry concepts to the real world.

Example of something youll be able to explain by the end of the yearWe will do this lab later

Meet Ms. MorganGraduated from ASU Taught middle school math and science in Mississippi.Students grew 1 year on ACT Assessments in one semesterStudents grew 2 years in Mathematics in one semester.Student taught and long-term substituted at Mountain Pointe High School in Ahwatukee, Arizona for Biology and Biotechnology classes.Born in South Carolina, grew up in Chicago, went to high school and college in Arizona (Go Sun Devils!), then moved to Mississippi, and now I am back.

Big Class GoalsStudents will grow 5 Points on the ACT.Students will master all chemistry standards at 80%.Students will apply chemistry concepts to explain natural phenomenon.Students will develop communication, critical thinking, interpersonal, and problem solving skills through laboratory work.

Classroom GuidelinesBE SAFELEARN SOMETHINGMAKE FRIENDSHAVE FUN

Classroom Website Our classroom website is a work in progress but it is where you can find daily activities and extra practice for concepts. The website address is:http://qchschem.weebly.com(WRITE THIS ON YOUR SYLLABUS)

Sign Up For Chemistry Class AlertsGeneral ChemistryText @qchschem to (520) 332 - 6084Honors ChemistryText @qchshchem to (520) 332 6084

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Donations AppreciatedPrinter Paper.TissuesEmpty Metal Coffee CansEmpty 5 Gallon Water JugsZip Lock BagsPencilsEmpty 2 Liter Soda BottlesDry Erase MarkersPretty much anything you think we can use(WRITE THIS STUFF DOWN ON YOUR SYLLABUS)

Your future doctors thank you in advance!SyllabusPlease underline anything you think is important while we go through the syllabus.Due Monday with Student Survey, Parent Survey & Supplies.

Supplies For Chemistry (DUE MON)3 3 ring binderApproximately 20 Binder Dividers (one for Current Work and one per each unit)Loose leaf paperPens & pencilsScientific calculator

Attention Getting Signal?Where to pick up handouts?Are there any questions?Supplies DUE MONSyllabus DUE MONStudent Survey DUE MONParent Survey DUE MONClosure What is the new school late work policy? What do you need to do if youre struggling in Chemistry? What percent of your grade is lab work? What supplies do you need for class? If you are absent for one day how long do you have to makeup work? What about If youre gone for four days? When are you syllabus, supplies, and surveys due? What did you write on top of your syllabus?