general chemistry 2008-2009 mr. hoffman room 241 revised 7/26/08

General ChemistryGeneral Chemistry2008-20092008-2009

Mr. HoffmanRoom 241

Revised 7/26/08

Where to Find MeWhere to Find Me

Here, in this room: 241Periods for class: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 Prep Period (7th) and 8th PeriodEmail: hoffmanjoshua@pleasval.k12.ia.usPhone: 332-5241

Materials NeededMaterials Needed

Text book (handed out soon)PencilCalculator capable of scientific notationSpiral Notebook for lab write-upsNotebook for notes (even though all notes

and guided notes (when possible) are online)

Large 3-ring binder (2”+)

GradingGrading

Total points for semester◦Homework◦Tests/quizzes◦Lab assignments◦At least 2 formal lab assignments during the

year (1 each semester)◦Weekly Participation

Points continue through each quarter and keep building

To PassTo Pass

To pass= 60%59.9%=FAim for higher than 60%

Tests/QuizzesTests/Quizzes

Quizzes given very often◦Check on your progress and understanding.◦Keep up with the material and seek help ASAP

Tests every 2 to 3 weeks. ◦Never given on Mondays.◦I will let you know a week in advance of test

dates and remind you every day until test day. It will also be posted on my website.

◦ No excuse not to be ready

HomeworkHomework

Given nightly. From me or periodically from text.Do it.We will check it the day after it was

assigned unless otherwise noted.

SuccessSuccess

Come to classDo the homework nightlyFollow instructions the first timeBe prepared for classChoose your lab partner wiselyCommunicate with me

◦7th and 8th period, before school, after class◦Email: hoffmanjoshua@pleasval.k12.ia.us

SafetySafety

Chemistry is an experimental scienceMust pass a safety exam before you can

enter the first labGoggles worn at all times.

◦Two strikes and you’re out for that current lab and you will receive a zero.

◦Goggles off the next lab, out for current lab and the next lab with zeros for both

◦Still can’t where goggles?? Maybe you need to be in a different class. Did I mention referrals for each of those?

Rules

Rule #1: Respect◦To me◦To others◦School property◦To yourself

Pay Attention!Page 2-4 in syllabus

◦Read these carefully◦FOLLOW THEM

Cell Phones

If I see it or notice you are using it◦ 1st warning

If I see it or notice it again◦ I will take the phone and you will receive a

Wednesday/Saturday sessionIf I see it or notice you using it during a test???!

◦ Don’t do this. This is considered cheating. EVEN AFTER YOU ARE DONE!

◦ Zero on test◦ Further disciplinary procedures

you do NOT want to deal with.

More successMore success

Do assigned readings (not required but supplement what’s covered in class) and outline the section(s)

Reread your notes each night. Write down questions as you read and ask me the next day.

Go back through power points and write down questions to ask the next day either with the class or one-on-one

Do the homework.

The ability to review is a great tool to have.

My WebsiteMy Website

http://www.pleasval.k12.ia.us/highschool/teachers/hoffmanjoshua/index.htm◦Lectures: download as powerpoint or .pdf◦HW Packets: download as .pdf if you lose yours◦Weekly schedules/assignments◦Chemistry help links◦Other fun/interesting stuff

Problems?Problems?

Come and see meEmail me:

hoffmanjoshua@pleasval.k12.ia.usTextbook

College Professors’ Choice of Top 5 Topics that HS Students need in College Chemistry

TOPIC PERCENT OF PARTICIPANTSBasic Skills 82Moles 58Dimensional Analysis 56Stoichiometry 55Naming and Writing Formulas 55Atomic Structure 44Balancing Equations 44Lab Skills 24Periodic Table 24Solutions and Concentrations 21Process skills 20Classification of matter 18Types of Reactions 7Gases 5Equilibirum (qualitative) 5History 3Acid-base (simple) 2