MODERN CHEMISTRY

Objectives

Welcome to modern chemistry! We will learn about atomic structure, bonding, reactions, and how chemistry is related to helping society. Chemistry can be challenging, but very rewarding!

Grade breakdown

Homework & preparation (XX%)

• Upload problem sets for each lesson on Jupiter.

• Complete and on time = 10/10. Late = 5/10.

• The lowest grade in this category will be dropped.

Classwork & participation (XX%)

• Come to class. Participate.

• Take online quizzes (open notes, in groups) during class.

• Work in the lab room most weeks.

• Absent? The lowest grade in this category will be dropped.

Assessments (XX%)

• Tests are given every few weeks in class.

• Absent? There will be a make-up test at the end of the term.

• Absent again? Talk to Dr. O.

• If you are able to show up for all tests, including the make-up at the end of the term, the lowest grade in this category will be dropped.

Materials

• Your favorite pens & pencils

• Worksheets (given in class, also linked below)

• Prefer taking notes digitally on a tablet? No problem.

• Laptops are not permitted barring special circumstances.

• Scientific or graphing calculator (No, not your phone)

• Albert practice (class code = TBD)

• Textbook (available from the school)

Office Hours

• Room 809

• Most school days: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 7th, 8th periods

• E-mail: somalley@stuy.edu

Be academically honest

• Provide adequate citations for sources.

• Do not copy or submit someone else's work.

• Do not use notes or other materials during a test without permission.

• Do not share questions or answers with students who have yet to take a test.

• Speak up when you see academic dishonesty in others.