Chemistry - 10th Grade
This course provides an overview of the conceptual chemistry. Topics include the central tenets of scientific thought and exploration, experimental design, properties of matter, scientific measurement, atomic structure, electron configuration, the periodic table, ionic and covalent bonding, chemical names and formulas, chemical quantities and reactions, stoichiometry, states of matter, the behavior of gases, reaction rates and equilibrium, acids and bases, oxidation-reduction reactions, nuclear chemistry, and an introduction to organic chemistry.
P1: 8:40-9:40
P2: 9:45 -10:45
This course provides an overview of the conceptual chemistry. Topics include the central tenets of scientific thought and exploration, experimental design, properties of matter, scientific measurement, atomic structure, electron configuration, the periodic table, ionic and covalent bonding, chemical names and formulas, chemical quantities and reactions, stoichiometry, states of matter, the behavior of gases, reaction rates and equilibrium, acids and bases, oxidation-reduction reactions, nuclear chemistry, and an introduction to organic chemistry.
P1: 8:40-9:40
P2: 9:45 -10:45
October 23-27th
Monday (Oct 23rd): Chapter 4 - Calculating Average Atomic Mass of Isotopes.
HW due on Friday, Oct 27th: Calculating Average Atomic Mass
Wednesday (Oct 25th): PSAT.
Friday (Oct 27th): Dry Ice Fun for a Spooky Halloween.
HW due on October 30th: Chapter 4-Atomic Structure: Practice Problem Worksheet.
As of next week, we will be transitioning from Weebly to Google classroom.
For Chemistry P1 - the code to join the class is Inz5bz
For Chemistry P2 - the code to join the class is: vmjzyyw
If you have any trouble joining the class please email me.
HW due on Friday, Oct 27th: Calculating Average Atomic Mass
Wednesday (Oct 25th): PSAT.
Friday (Oct 27th): Dry Ice Fun for a Spooky Halloween.
HW due on October 30th: Chapter 4-Atomic Structure: Practice Problem Worksheet.
As of next week, we will be transitioning from Weebly to Google classroom.
For Chemistry P1 - the code to join the class is Inz5bz
For Chemistry P2 - the code to join the class is: vmjzyyw
If you have any trouble joining the class please email me.
October 18-20th
Wednesday (Oct 18th): Chapter 4- Atomic Structure.
HW due on Ocotber 20th: 1) Elephant Toothpaste Lab Report.
2) Atomic Structure Worksheet.
Friday (Oct 20th): Atomic Structure (continued).
HW due on Ocotber 23rd: 1) Shorthand Notation of an Element (optional but will be on your test)
2) Isotope Worksheet
HW due on Ocotber 20th: 1) Elephant Toothpaste Lab Report.
2) Atomic Structure Worksheet.
Friday (Oct 20th): Atomic Structure (continued).
HW due on Ocotber 23rd: 1) Shorthand Notation of an Element (optional but will be on your test)
2) Isotope Worksheet
October 2nd - October 6th
Monday (Oct 2nd): Lab Day: Elephant Toothpaste.
HW due on Ocotber 20th: Elephant Toothpaste Lab Report.
Wednesday (Oct 4th): Mini project in the class. No HW.
Friday (Oct 6th): Half a Day. HW: Have an Awesome Fall Break.
HW due on Ocotber 20th: Elephant Toothpaste Lab Report.
Wednesday (Oct 4th): Mini project in the class. No HW.
Friday (Oct 6th): Half a Day. HW: Have an Awesome Fall Break.
Sept 25th-29th
Monday ( Sept. 25th): Lab Day: Density.
HW due on Wednesday (Sept 27th): 1) Completed Worksheet for density lab (I will collect the Worksheet and it will be graded).
2) Quiz on Unit conversion of common units.
Wednesday ( Sept. 27th): 1) Quiz on common unit conversion. 2) Review Chapter 3 and go over 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3 (practice problem) answers.
HW due on Friday (Sept 29th): Test on Chapter 3. 3.1 Answers, 3.2 Answers, 3.3 Answers, 3.4 answers.
Friday ( Sept. 29th): Test on Chapter 3. No HW.
HW due on Wednesday (Sept 27th): 1) Completed Worksheet for density lab (I will collect the Worksheet and it will be graded).
2) Quiz on Unit conversion of common units.
Wednesday ( Sept. 27th): 1) Quiz on common unit conversion. 2) Review Chapter 3 and go over 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3 (practice problem) answers.
HW due on Friday (Sept 29th): Test on Chapter 3. 3.1 Answers, 3.2 Answers, 3.3 Answers, 3.4 answers.
Friday ( Sept. 29th): Test on Chapter 3. No HW.
Sept 18th - 22nd
Monday ( Sept. 18th): Finish Chapter 3.2 - SI Units HW due on Wednesday (Sept 20th): Metric Worksheet.
Wednesday ( Sept. 20th): Chapter 3.3 and 3.4 - Unit Conversion and Density.
HW due on Friday (Sept 22th):
a) 3.3 Conversion Problems Worksheet . b) 3.4 Density Worksheet. c) Converting Units (the classwork worksheet). Significant Figure Answer sheet.
HW due on Sunday by midnight (Sept 24th):
Watch 2 videos on study.com. a) Unit Conversion & Dimensional Analysis, b) Metric system. Units &Conversion.
Friday ( Sept. 22nd): Unit Conversion Review. Quiz on Unit Conversion.
HW due on Sunday by midnight (Sept 24th):
Watch 2 videos on study.com. a) Unit Conversion & Dimensional Analysis, b) Metric system. Units &Conversion.
HW due on Monday (Sept 25th):
a) Chapter 3: Practice Problems (scientific measurement) b) Chapter 3- Interpreting Graphics
Wednesday ( Sept. 20th): Chapter 3.3 and 3.4 - Unit Conversion and Density.
HW due on Friday (Sept 22th):
a) 3.3 Conversion Problems Worksheet . b) 3.4 Density Worksheet. c) Converting Units (the classwork worksheet). Significant Figure Answer sheet.
HW due on Sunday by midnight (Sept 24th):
Watch 2 videos on study.com. a) Unit Conversion & Dimensional Analysis, b) Metric system. Units &Conversion.
Friday ( Sept. 22nd): Unit Conversion Review. Quiz on Unit Conversion.
HW due on Sunday by midnight (Sept 24th):
Watch 2 videos on study.com. a) Unit Conversion & Dimensional Analysis, b) Metric system. Units &Conversion.
HW due on Monday (Sept 25th):
a) Chapter 3: Practice Problems (scientific measurement) b) Chapter 3- Interpreting Graphics
Sept 11th - Sept 15th
Monday ( Sept. 11th): Chapter 3.1 - Measurement. HW due on Wednesday (Sept 13th): 1) Writing in Scientific Notation Worksheet. 2) Worksheet 3.1 Measurements and Their Uncertainty. 3) Look up the winning times for the men's and women's 100-meter dashes at the 1948 and 2000 Olympic Games. Answer the following question: Why do the more recently race (2000 Olympic Games) times, contain more digits to the right of the decimal?
Wednesday ( Sept. 13th): Finish Chapter 3.1
HW due on Thursday (Sept 13th) by midnight: Watch 2 videos on study.com. a) significant figures and scientific notation. b) measurement and uncertainty in science. On-line HW would not be credited if is later than due date.
HW due on Friday (Sept 14th): Significant Figures Worksheet.
Friday ( Sept. 15th): Chapter 3.2 - SI Units
HW due on Sunday midnight (Sept 17th): Watch one video on study.com (Elements of SI). On-line HW would not be credited if is later than due date.
HW due on Monday (Sept 18th): Work sheet 3.2 -The International System of Units.
Wednesday ( Sept. 13th): Finish Chapter 3.1
HW due on Thursday (Sept 13th) by midnight: Watch 2 videos on study.com. a) significant figures and scientific notation. b) measurement and uncertainty in science. On-line HW would not be credited if is later than due date.
HW due on Friday (Sept 14th): Significant Figures Worksheet.
Friday ( Sept. 15th): Chapter 3.2 - SI Units
HW due on Sunday midnight (Sept 17th): Watch one video on study.com (Elements of SI). On-line HW would not be credited if is later than due date.
HW due on Monday (Sept 18th): Work sheet 3.2 -The International System of Units.
Sept 4th-8th
Monday (Sept. 4th): No Shcool.
Wednesday (Sept. 6th): Test on Chapter 2. No HW.
Friday (Sept. 8th): Reflection On Chapter 2 test. No HW.
Wednesday (Sept. 6th): Test on Chapter 2. No HW.
Friday (Sept. 8th): Reflection On Chapter 2 test. No HW.
August 28-Sept 1
Monday (Aug 28): Finish Chapter 2.
HW due on Tuesday (Aug 29) by midnight: Do the assigned virtual HW on study.com. (Heterogeneous mixture, Homogeneous mixture, methods of separation of mixtures.
HW due on Friday (Sept 1st): Read Chapter 2.2 (online). Complete Worksheets 2, 2.3, and 2.4.
Wednesday (Aug 30): Lab Day: Making Oobleck .
HW due on Friday (Sept 1st): Lab Report (What is Oobleck)- Worksheets 2, 2.3 and 2.4.
Friday (September 1st): Review Chapter 2 - HW. Go over on how to organize chemistry binder. HW due on September 6th: Study Chapter 2. (Use your notes, virtual assignment and online book).
HW due on Tuesday (Aug 29) by midnight: Do the assigned virtual HW on study.com. (Heterogeneous mixture, Homogeneous mixture, methods of separation of mixtures.
HW due on Friday (Sept 1st): Read Chapter 2.2 (online). Complete Worksheets 2, 2.3, and 2.4.
Wednesday (Aug 30): Lab Day: Making Oobleck .
HW due on Friday (Sept 1st): Lab Report (What is Oobleck)- Worksheets 2, 2.3 and 2.4.
Friday (September 1st): Review Chapter 2 - HW. Go over on how to organize chemistry binder. HW due on September 6th: Study Chapter 2. (Use your notes, virtual assignment and online book).
August 21-25
Monday (Aug 21): Test on Chapter 1. Students sign up for study.com during class.
No HW.
Wednesday (Aug 23): Chapter 2 - Matter and Change.
HW due on Friday (Aug 25): 1) Read Chapter 2.1 (online). 2) Do the assigned virtual HW on study.com.
3) Complete worksheet 2.1 (Properties of Matter).
Friday(Aug 25): Chapter 2 (continued). HW due on Monday (Aug 28): 1) Read Chapter 2.3 and 2.4 (online). 2) Complete Worsheet 2.3 (Elements and Compounds). 3) Use 10 index cards and write the name and symbol of the first 10 elements on each card. You will have a quiz on chemical symbols on Monday. (H, He, Li, Be, B, C, N, O, F, Ne)
No HW.
Wednesday (Aug 23): Chapter 2 - Matter and Change.
HW due on Friday (Aug 25): 1) Read Chapter 2.1 (online). 2) Do the assigned virtual HW on study.com.
3) Complete worksheet 2.1 (Properties of Matter).
Friday(Aug 25): Chapter 2 (continued). HW due on Monday (Aug 28): 1) Read Chapter 2.3 and 2.4 (online). 2) Complete Worsheet 2.3 (Elements and Compounds). 3) Use 10 index cards and write the name and symbol of the first 10 elements on each card. You will have a quiz on chemical symbols on Monday. (H, He, Li, Be, B, C, N, O, F, Ne)
August 14-18
Monday (Aug 14): Chapter 1.2 Chemistry far and Wide
HW due on Wed (Aug 16th): Read Chapter 1.2 and Complete Chapter 1.2 HW.
Wednesday (Aug 16): Chapter 1.3 - Scientific Method. Students will do an experiment and use scientific method to analyze and conclude their observation.
HW due on Monday (Aug 21): Chapter 1: Study Chapter 1 (online), your HW, and notes.
2) Read Safety in Chemistry Lab and complete the Small-Scale Lab: Laboratory Safety.
Friday (Aug 18): No school.
HW due on Wed (Aug 16th): Read Chapter 1.2 and Complete Chapter 1.2 HW.
Wednesday (Aug 16): Chapter 1.3 - Scientific Method. Students will do an experiment and use scientific method to analyze and conclude their observation.
HW due on Monday (Aug 21): Chapter 1: Study Chapter 1 (online), your HW, and notes.
2) Read Safety in Chemistry Lab and complete the Small-Scale Lab: Laboratory Safety.
Friday (Aug 18): No school.
August 7 -11th
Monday (Aug 7th): Welcome Back
Wednesday (Aug 9th): Go over class syllabus
HW due on Friday (Aug 11th): 1) Read and sign the syllabus
2) Parents email me acknowledging that they reviewed the syllabus with students.
Friday (Aug 11th): Introduction to chemistry
HW due on Mon (Aug 14th): Read chapter 1.1 and complete Chapter 1.1 Worksheet.
Wednesday (Aug 9th): Go over class syllabus
HW due on Friday (Aug 11th): 1) Read and sign the syllabus
2) Parents email me acknowledging that they reviewed the syllabus with students.
Friday (Aug 11th): Introduction to chemistry
HW due on Mon (Aug 14th): Read chapter 1.1 and complete Chapter 1.1 Worksheet.
Chemistry Syllabus
2017-2018 Instructor Information
Instructor Email Office Location & Hours
Shadan Shirkhodai
[email protected]
mrsshirkhodaikcs.weebly.com
M-F: 2:30-3:30
Chemistry Course Description
This course provides an overview of conceptual chemistry. Topics include the central tenets of scientific thought and exploration, experimental design, the periodic table, atomic structure, chemical bonding, chemical equations and reactions, basic stoichiometry, kinetics and equilibrium, oxidation/reduction reactions, acids and bases, the physical behavior of matter, and an introduction to organic chemistry. Although the course emphasizes conceptual chemistry, students are expected to have a basic understanding of Algebra 1. The common Core practice standards are embedded throughout the course, as students learn to interpret the world on an atomic and molecular level.
Topics are explored using online reading, online assignments, lecture, and student-driven projects. Also, there will be hands-on activities and students are expected to be active participants in class discussions and activities. (Prerequisites: Algebra 1)
Chemistry Content Standards
- Scientific Investigation—Discover, invent, and investigate using the skills necessary to engage in the scientific process
- Nature of Science – Understand that science, technology, and society are interrelated
- Properties of Matter –Understand different states of matter
- Atomic Structure and Bonding – Understand properties of the periodic table, atoms, and bond formation
- Chemical Reactions – Understand the nature of chemical interactions and solutions
- Chemical Thermodynamics – Understand and apply the laws of thermodynamics
- Chemical Reaction Rates – Understand the nature of how reaction rates are affected
- Nuclear Reactions and Energy – Understand the properties of nuclear energy
Required Course Materials
- Access to online textbook . If you cannot access online on regular basis, strongly recommend to purchase the textbook. “Prentice Hall Chemistry” – Student Edition. Amazon has it for $9.48 plus $3.99 shipping.
- Scientific or Graphing Calculator
- Three Ring Binder/Divider/Paper
- 4-Color Pen, Pencil, Color Pencil, and Ruler (30 cm /1 ft)
- Goggles
- Index Cards (2 pack)
- White crew shirt (your size)
- Clear shoebox size container
- Disinfecting Wipes and hand sanitizer
Grading Policy:
Homework/Classwork: 10 points (5 pts HCPS and 5 pts 21st Century Skills)
Quizzes: 10-20 points per quiz (all pts Assessment).
Assessments: Typically 80 points (60 pts Assessment and 20 pts 21st Century Skills points per assessment)
Binder checks: Done on day of assessment (20pts – 21st Century Skills)
Homework will include, but it is not limited to worksheets, projects, and virtual assignments. Class work consists of notes, group work, and positive participation.
To receive credit for this course, you must obtain a grade of 70% or higher. All grades will be updated on Power School by Sunday 9pm of each week.
Weighting: 50% Assessment, 25% Homework/Classwork, 25% 21st Century Skills
90-100% A
80-89.9% B
70-79.9% C
60-69.9% I (remediation is possible by teacher discretion-student does not receive credit and must retake the credit)
Below 60% F (student does not receive credit and must retake the credit)
Make-up work: If you have an excused absence from class, you have the same number of days to turn in your assignment as the number of days you were out. Late work will be accepted up to the assessment for that section. Any work turned in one day late will result in a loss of 50% of 21st Century Skills and after that all 21st Century Skills points will be lost (however, you can still earn ALL the content points up until the day of the test). Students who have excused absences have the amount of days absent to turn in the work that they missed.
If students miss a day of school, it is the student’s responsibility to check Weebly and/or email me to make up missing work.
Classroom Expectations:
- Respect all students and the teacher in the class
- Come to class prepared to learn – with all materials
- Leave all food and drinks outside, except water
- Adhere to the four core values of Kihei Charter School: respect and courtesy, ownership, effort creates ability, everything speaks
- Exhibit positive and appropriate behavior at all times
Classroom Consequences:
- Verbal warning
- Leave class
- Call home
- Administrative intervention
Student Acknowledgement:
Please read the following statement and sign your name below.
I have read and will abide by the course requirements and expectations for Ms. Shirkhodai’s Chemistry course.
Student: ----------------------------------------------------------------- Date: -----------
***IMPORTANT !!! Parent Acknowledgement:
Please read the following statement and EMAIL your acknowledgement to me at [email protected] stating:
"I, parent name, have read and understand the requirements that my child, child’s name, is responsible for this year in Chemistry."
I encourage you at this time to also communicate any other questions or concerns you may have for your son/daughter. I look forward to a year of open and honest communication with all parents.