general chemistry 2008-2009 mr. hoffman room 241 revised 7/26/08
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Materials Needed Text book (handed out soon) Pencil Calculator capable of scientific notation Spiral Notebook for lab write-ups Notebook for notes (even though all notes and guided notes (when possible) are online) Large 3-ring binder (2”+)TRANSCRIPT
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: [email protected]: 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: [email protected]
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
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