Teacher: Mr.Kinder

Department: Science

Course Title: Chemistry 1

Room: NW4

Term Length: One School Year

Required Materials: Science Textbook: Modern Chemistry Davis, Metcalfe, Williams and Castka. Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1999., Science Notebook, Scientific Calculator, Safety Goggles, Index Cards, Loose Leaf Ring(s) (for flashcards), Pen or Pencil.

Optional Materials: One writeable CD-ROM drive disk, Colored Pencils and Graphing Paper

Objective: To excite you about the topic of chemistry!

Course Description: This is an integrated thematic program that teaches chemistry and how it relates to the world around us. The program encourages technological and computer literacy as well as keeping abreast of scientific innovations. Students are required to plan, research, set up, create, interpret data and draw conclusions on various labs throughout the course that will reinforce Anchorage School District and Alaska State Science Standards. Hands/minds-on activities are provided throughout the year.

Grading Policy: Students will be graded in four different areas. These areas include tests/quizzes, notebooks, labs and homework. Students will be graded on the total point system. The number of points given per assignment will vary. If a student is absent, school district policy states that a student has one day to make up work for each day that they are absent. It is the student’s responsibility to see me to get make-up work and to schedule any labs they need to complete.

100-90 A

80-89 B

70-79 C

60-69 D

59-0 F

Tests/Quizzes: Tests will be scheduled at least two days in advance. Quizzes will be both scheduled and unannounced.

Notebooks: Students will be expected to keep a notebook which will be checked on test days. The notebook will contain three areas for each chapter. These areas include vocabulary, chapter questions and classroom notes. Each section is worth 20 points totaling 60 points per check.

Labs: Students must sign a safety contract with the teacher. Failure to follow lab safety will result in failure of that lab.

Homework: Assignments will be given a due date. Late assignments will only be accepted with a valid written verifiable excuse. Late assignments without a written excuse will receive a letter reduction in grade per day.

Extra Credit: A student may earn extra points through the completion of current event reports presented in class from sources such as magazines, newspapers and the Internet. It is the student’s responsibility to schedule class time with the teacher for their presentation. Extra credit reports will not be accepted during the last week of the grading period.

Tutoring: Tutoring will be offered during lunch and class as time permits or by asking questions using the website‘s "ask a question" feature.

Phone and E-Mail Contact: Parents may call 742-2247 and leave a message or e-mail me at Kinder_david@asdk12.org

Web Address: www.kinderscience.com

All rules in the student handbook apply.

Talking is allowed during open discussions, labs and during lectures when it pertains to the material being taught.

No hats will be worn in the classroom.

No eating or chewing gum will be allowed.

No offensive clothing will be allowed. Students found to be wearing these items will be referred to the office.

Students will remain quiet during intercom announcements and will follow all emergency procedures as instructed by the teacher.

All students will respect the rights of others to learn .

Safety above all must be observed. Students who violate or create any unsafe actions will be referred.