Unit 1 - An introduction to chemistry
In class you will sometimes receive a set of notes that coordinate with your lectures. Do not lose these!
Notes can be used to help you on your worksheets and on your online practices. Notes cannot be used on exams.
Online practices (often abbreviated as OP) are meant to help you with the material. They are not tests or quizzes, though sometimes the questions do show up on tests. You can use whatever resources you would like on an online practice. Online practices can be completed anywhere, even at home. You can do online practices as often as you like. They are done on the Quia website. Your login information was emailed to you. The minimum score you need to achieve to receive credit for an online practice is 70%.
Exams are often also administered online on Quia. Exams can only be taken in class, after all of the other assignments are completed. This means you cannot take exams in other classes or at home. Once you are ready for the exam, you will be given a secret word that is good to unlock the exam. The secret word changes every day, which is why I often call it "the word of the day."
For exams you are only allowed a laminated periodic table, whiteboard & marker, and a calculator, as appropriate. No scratch paper is allowed. You cannot use your notes or any websites. You are not to talk to other people while you are taking your exam. To do so is considered cheating and will earn you a score of zero on the exam and I will not allow you to retake it. Sometimes I may have you take it in the back of the classroom where it is quieter.
Exams can be taken up to 3 times on 3 different days. I will give you the best score out of the 3. The idea is that you review and study so that you do better the next time.
Notes can be used to help you on your worksheets and on your online practices. Notes cannot be used on exams.
Online practices (often abbreviated as OP) are meant to help you with the material. They are not tests or quizzes, though sometimes the questions do show up on tests. You can use whatever resources you would like on an online practice. Online practices can be completed anywhere, even at home. You can do online practices as often as you like. They are done on the Quia website. Your login information was emailed to you. The minimum score you need to achieve to receive credit for an online practice is 70%.
Exams are often also administered online on Quia. Exams can only be taken in class, after all of the other assignments are completed. This means you cannot take exams in other classes or at home. Once you are ready for the exam, you will be given a secret word that is good to unlock the exam. The secret word changes every day, which is why I often call it "the word of the day."
For exams you are only allowed a laminated periodic table, whiteboard & marker, and a calculator, as appropriate. No scratch paper is allowed. You cannot use your notes or any websites. You are not to talk to other people while you are taking your exam. To do so is considered cheating and will earn you a score of zero on the exam and I will not allow you to retake it. Sometimes I may have you take it in the back of the classroom where it is quieter.
Exams can be taken up to 3 times on 3 different days. I will give you the best score out of the 3. The idea is that you review and study so that you do better the next time.
Notebook Checks Sept 16-18
Be prepared to show me and discuss:
- table of contents
- both labs
- test tube drawings
- any missing assignments
- explain to me the conclusions of your chromatography lab
- what you are understanding so far in the class
- what is giving you difficulty in the class so far and why
- your score, based on the rubric on page 1, and why
Sept 17, 2015
Unit 1 exam now available.
In order to take the exam you must have EVERY unit 1 assignment done.
On exams you are allowed a white board and marker for scratch paper, my laminated yellow periodic table and a calculator. Cell phones are NOT allowed to be used as calculators. Notes or other aids are not allowed either. All tabs should be closed on the computer except for the test tab.
Hit "save for later" if you run out of time. Tests may only be taken once a day.
You will need Ms. Cool to type in the secret word. Click this link and log in to Quia for the exam.
In order to take the exam you must have EVERY unit 1 assignment done.
On exams you are allowed a white board and marker for scratch paper, my laminated yellow periodic table and a calculator. Cell phones are NOT allowed to be used as calculators. Notes or other aids are not allowed either. All tabs should be closed on the computer except for the test tab.
Hit "save for later" if you run out of time. Tests may only be taken once a day.
You will need Ms. Cool to type in the secret word. Click this link and log in to Quia for the exam.
Sept 16, 2015 - Link to the 1.04 - Online Practice (Need 70% to earn credit)
Link to the 1.04 Online Practice (Need 70% to earn credit)
You can use notes and ask for help on an online practice. You should also be using the periodic table provided in class.
Remember, your log-in information was sent to you via email. Go to your email and search for "Quia".
You can use notes and ask for help on an online practice. You should also be using the periodic table provided in class.
Remember, your log-in information was sent to you via email. Go to your email and search for "Quia".
September 15, 2015
Physical & Chemical Changes Notes - Fri, Sept 11
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These are the notes from that day. They go on page 19. Title in the top right hand corner with Physical and Chemical Changes.
There was a handout of drawings of test tubes. Cut out and place in your notebook on page 19. Each test tube should be labeled with one of the signs of a chemical reaction and have a color drawing or representation of that statement. |
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Separating Mixtures Using Chromatography - Fri, Sept 4
Unit 1 Lessons
About Missed LecturesIt is the expectation that you come to my website when you are absent and have missed a lecture. I will not allow copying notes from a classmate. Many times mistakes are made, the writing is unclear, etc. More often than not, you will find video lectures here that you are expected to watch. They go into much more detail than your friend's notes. With the video lectures, you can actually hear my explanation instead of copying numbers without knowing why.
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Lesson 1.A - Wed, Sept 2 |