Introduction to Chemistry in the Community

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Introduction to Chemistry in the Community

• Ms. Lisa Smith
• Room 204

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What is Chemcom???It is an introduction to
consumer science

• What will our goals be???
• ? To realize the important role that chemistry
  will play in our personal and professional lives
• ? To use principles of chemistry to think more
  intelligently about current issues we will
  encounter that involve science and technology,
  and
• ? To develop a lifelong awareness of the
  potential and limitations of science and
  technology.

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What will I need for this class?

• A notebook (binder, folder, something to keep
  all your papers in).
• A calculator (if you are purchasing a new
  calculator, make sure it is SCIENTIFIC!)
• Re-writable CD or a floppy disk.
• Roll of paper towels, a small bottle of dish
  detergent, and 1 package of Ziploc Bags.

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What skills will we apply?

• Critical Thinking
• Analyze Evaluate
• Classify Predict
• Decide Estimate
• Solve Interpret
• Simplify Relate

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Scientific Inquiry

• Scientific Method
• What???
• How???
• Why???

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Independent Thinking

• RESPONSIBILITY TO SELF
• ACTIVE PROCESS
• Make an EFFORT to understand.
• Take time to achieve meaning.

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Collaboration

• working together to solve problems
• Present Persuade
• Explain Recommend

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Laboratory Skills

• Lab Safety
• Scientific Equipment
• Following Instructions

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1st Semester

• History of Science
• Introduction to Lab
• Safety, Skills, Equipment
• Measurement
• Tools, Metric Unit, Graphing
• Matter
• Properties, Phases, Components
• Atoms, Elements Periodic Chart

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2d Semester

• Chemical Bonding
• Chemical Reactions
• Water Unit
• Earth Space Unit

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What is expected of me as a TEACHER?

• I am a facilitator of instruction (I guide
  student thoughtI dont define it.)
• To present and explain new material.
• To maintain a suitable learning environment.
• To help students become independent thinkers.
• To be a resource for questions and help.
• Contribute my abilities and strengths whenever
  possible.

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What is expected of you as a STUDENT???

• Be accountable for my your learning (I am not
  responsible for YOUR EFFORT)
• Doing the necessary work so that you can grow as
  an individual.
• Ask questions when you dont understand.
• Contribute your abilities and strengths whenever
  possible.

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General Classroom Expectations

• Come to school regularly.
• Be respectful through your words, actions, and
  body language.
• Be prepared everyday I will ALWAYS have
  something important for you to accomplish each
  day.