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Getting started in my class

There is a lot we have to do get you ready for chemistry this year.  It is exciting because in this classroom we are what is called "one to web," sometimes abbreviated as 1:web.  This means that in class, there is a computer for every single student at all times.

This is my third year running a 1:web chemistry classroom and I am especially excited to have Chromebooks for your use.  Furthermore, we will be adopting what is known as the Next Generation Science Standards.  These are the future of education, and we are starting a year early.  This means you gain more experience reading, writing, presenting, and thinking critically about chemistry in the world around you.  One of the reasons I became a scientist is because I love to experiment and try new things, so we will often be trying out new methods of learning the subject.  This also means that often there will be visitors coming to our classroom curious about the neat things you are doing.  They want to see you doing experiments, creating projects, using computers, and (hopefully) enjoying yourself as you learn chemistry.

Here you will find a copy of my syllabus.  If you are viewing this before the school year has begun, you may notice that a few things change.

Lab safety is something I believe is really important, so before you will be allowed to complete any wet labs, you will have to sign a safety document (provided in class) and pass a safety quiz.
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