Chemistry

West Lafayette High SchoolMr. Peter von Werder2006-2007

http://www.wl.k12.in.us/hs/depts/sci/vonwerderp/index.htm

Mr. Peter von Werder17.5 years teaching experienceBeginning my 8th year at West Lafayette HSCurrently I teach: Chemistry I Chemistry I Honors Chemistry II (AP)

B.S. Chemistry - Valparaiso UniversityM.S. Science Education – Purdue UniversityMarried with four children

Topics (Chemistry I)Tools of Chemistry Measurement, Problem solving Classification of matter, Basic thermochemistry

Atomic and Molecular Structure Composition and structure of the atom Nuclear chemistry Periodicity; oxidation/reduction Chemical Bonding; organic chemistry

Tools of Chemistry Language of chemistry; the mole concept Chemical reactions and stoichiometry

Topics (Chemistry I) cont.

State of Matter Physical properties of gases Condensed states of matter

Solution Chemistry Chemistry of aqueous solutions Chemical equilibria Electrochemistry

In Class Activities

LectureDiscussionProblem solvingIndividual and Group WorkLabs, reportsQuizzes, testsDemonstrations

Homework

Reading Comprehension Problem solving / skills practice WebAssign (new this year)

Study for quizzes / testsLab analysis / reportsLong term projects Element poster Perform and explain a demonstration

Quizzes and Tests

Quizzes Occur about once a week Usually 1-3 questions/problems

Tests Multiple choice component Short answer / problem component

Help for StudentsEncourage the students to seek help from me at the onset of difficulty; ask questions in classStudents can arrange a help session with me during lunch, after school, …Review materials posted to web site Check with Guidance for in-school tutors (NHS, Beering Scholars from Purdue)Investigate on-line resources Chem I http://www.prenhall.com/tro Chem I, H

http://now.brookscole.com/masterton5e/

Contacting Mr. von Werder

E-mail: vonwerderp@wl.k12.in.us

Voice mail: 746-0400 Ext. 440

Best time to call to speak with me directly: Second period: 9:03 – 9:53 am After school: 3:30 – 4:00 pm

Special Projects new this year:

WebAssign – electronic homework delivery systemScience Express; Purdue chemistry outreach Instrumentation (GC, Spec, FTIR, probes, N2(l)…)

Science Olympiad; academic competition 23 events in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Earth Science

Grant funded projects/labs: Nuclear decay (WL Parent council, Lilly) States of Matter (Lilly) Emission spectra (Lilly)