Course Description:

Chemistry covers a wide array of topics relating to the nature of matter.  The theoretical and quantitative aspects of chemistry are stressed. 

Topics Covered:

1.         Atomic Structure                               

2.         Matter and its Changes

3.         Math in Science                                

4.         Naming Compounds                          

5.         Chemical Reactions               

6.         Stoichiometry                         

7.         Gas Laws                               

8.         The Electron                                      

9.         Periodic Table                                    

10.       Bonding                                             

11.       Nuclear Chemistry                             

12.       Thermodynamics

13.       Kinetics                                                          

14.       Equilibrium

15.       Acids and Bases

16.       Electro Chemistry

17.       Organic Chemistry

A portfolio of completed laboratory reports representing 1200 minutes of laboratory work is required before students take the June New York State Regents exam. 

Grading Policy:

60% Major assessments (Tests)

40% Minor assessments (15% Quizzes, 15% Labs, 10% Homework & Classwork)

Homework Policy:

Homework is assigned to reinforce classroom learning when necessary. Assignments are reviewed in class on the due date. Unless there are exceptional circumstances, late homework cannot be made up.

Topics Covered:

Unit 1……………Matter

Unit 2……………Properties and Changes in Matter

Unit 3…………...Periodic Table of Elements

Midterm Exam     

Unit 4……………Earth in the Universe

Unit 5….........Inside Dynamic Earth

Unit 6.……………Earth’s Changing Surface

Unit 7…………….Weather & Climate

Final Exam                                              

Standards:  Grades 3-8 Science Learning Standards | New York State Education Department (nysed.gov) 

Required Laboratory Investigations: 

1. “All Mixed Up” – Chemistry
2. “How’s the Weather Up There?” – Earth Science

Grading Policy:

60% - Major (test/major projects)

40% - Minor (Quizzes/Homework/Labs)

Homework Policy:

Homework is assigned to reinforce classroom learning when necessary. Assignments are reviewed in class on the due date. Unless there are exceptional circumstances, late homework cannot be made up.