ms. ferguson open house presentation. what is honors chemistry? honors chemistry is an elective...
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HONORS CHEMISTRY Ms. Ferguson
Open House Presentation
What is Honors Chemistry?Honors Chemistry is an elective course which
is a traditional book based chemistry curriculum designed to provide students with a solid foundation of the major principles of this discipline.
In this course, students will learn about the major concepts of chemistry by building upon the basic knowledge they have acquired in previous courses
What do we cover?Dimensional Analysis
The Periodic Table
NomenclatureChemical Equations and Reactions
StoichiometryProperties of Gases
Solution Chemistry
Chemical Equilibria
Acids and BasesThermodynamics
What have we done so far?Memorization of Elements of the Periodic
Table
Dimensional Analysis (Ch 2)Organization of the Periodic TableNomenclature (Ch 7) Ionic & Covalent
What’s coming up?First Test next week (DA and
Naming)Chemical FormulasChemical ReactionsStoichiometryLabs, Labs, Labs . . .
Overview of Grading30% Formative (PROCESS) This may include but is not limited to: homework, class work, participation, quizzes, lab participation
70% SUMMATIVE (PRODUCT) This may include but is not limited to: quizzes, tests, essays, projects, rubric scored presentations, lab reports
Grading Continued…For excused absences, work may be
completed for full credit.Check the homework website
frequently for information regarding assignments.
http://appohigh.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=43877&type=d&pREC_ID=classes
Additional Help is available afterschool, please schedule in advance
Questions? If you have any questions or concerns the best way to contact me is through the school e-mail: