Useful links for Chemistry Class:
CHEMISTRY SYLLABUS
The aim of this chemistry course is to develop scientifically literate citizens who can make knowledgeable decisions in their life and society. My chemistry class will be taught from an interdisciplinary point of view. I bring a wealth of past experience as a research chemist to my classroom. I strongly recommend asking questions and thinking critically on various chemical issues that is before our society.
This class focuses on the Chemistry portion of the Minnesota Academic Physical science Standards. These standards ask students to show higher order thinking skills and understanding of key Physical Science concepts. The following categories describe the concepts that make up the high standards: (1) History and nature of Science, (2) Structure of matter (3) Chemical Reactions (4) Energy transformations (5) Scientific Inquiry (6) Scientific World View
see http://education.state.mn.us/mdeprod/groups/Standards/documents/LawStatute/000282.pdf for the Minnesota State Standards (these are posted on the bulletin board)
Text Book:
Title : Chemisty
Author : Wilbraham et al.
Publisher : Prentice Hall, 2008
(Refer to my school webpage to additional resources, videos and web links.)
Required Materials for Class
1. All students MUST have a pencil or pen every day in class
2. All students are required to have two Composition notebooks. (Note taking & lab work)
3. Textbook is optional – you can check one out or use the online version (see below)
4. All students are required to have their own scientific calculator in class.