Course Description:

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

The following topics are covered but are in much more robust detail than in Regents Chemistry:

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:

• Nature of Science
• Food
• Light
• Cells
• Energy
• Electricity
• Ecology
• Genetics
• Evolution

Grading Policy:

Major Assignments (60%)

• 40% Exams
• 20% Content assessments

Minor Assignments (40%)

• 15% Vocab Quizzes
• 15% Labs
• 10% Homework

Homework Policy:

Homework will be completed and checked the day after it is assigned. Homework will be checked for completion. Any classwork not completed in class can be assumed to be homework.

Topics Covered:

• Kinematics
• Force and Translational Dynamics
• Work, Energy and Power
• Linear Momentum
• Torque and Rotational Dynamics
• Energy and Momentum of Rotating Systems
• Oscillations
• Fluids

Grading Policy:

Major Assignments (60%)

• 60% Unit Exams

Minor Assignments (40%)

• 15% Take Home Quizzes
• 15% Labs
• 10% Independent Practice

Homework Policy:

Practice problems and skills will be assessed in class using a graded entrance ticket after the skill has been taught and gone over.