Dear Chemistry student,
This course is a college level chemistry course comparable to Chemistry 1020 at Anoka-Ramsey Community College. As a college course you will experience the same rigor, expectations and course policies as an ARCC student. You will also receive college credit for this course in addition to high school credit. Keep in mind that your grade in this class will be reflected on your permanent college transcript. This is an amazing opportunity to start accumulating college credit before even graduating high school. I look forward to learning with you this year.
VERY IMPORTANT DATES:
September 12th- Last day to drop class (for ARCC credit) without receiving a W (withdraw) on your college transcript
(Note: You can still take this class for high school credit but not ARCC college credit. You must make this decision and complete the necessary changes with your dean by 9/12)
April 16th- Last day to withdraw with a W instead of receiving an F on your college transcript
Course Materials:
Syllabus- Please be familiar with course policies, grading, and classroom procedures by reading the entire syllabus.
ARCC Letter and Resources Guide
Textbook
Introductory Chemistry- Tro
You have online access to the textbook through your Mastering Chemistry account
Mastering Chemistry
This website will be used for online homework that may be added to your practice component of your final grade. You may also access the class textbook through this website.
How to register:
Go to this link: https://register.pearsoncmg.com/reg/register/reg1.jsp?productID=397960
The address must be entered in exactly in order for your registration to work.
Read and accept the privacy policy and license agreement.
Answer "No" if you do not have a Pearson account (this will be most of you).
Create a login and password. (Note: your password cannot contain many special characters)
Record your login and password somewhere so you will remember it.
An example login could be your Mounds View email or your "firstname.lastname"
Enter the access code provided by me. (Come see me if you need this.)
You will be asked for a course ID- this is different for each section of ARCC chemistry so get this code from me.
To login to Mastering Chemistry (after registration) go to https://www.masteringchemistry.com
Required Course Materials:
Scientific calculator, paper, graph paper, pens & pencils
Lab Attire Requirements:
When we conduct a lab that involves the use of chemicals, heat, or glassware you must wear proper lab attire. Labs that require this careful attire will be identified and announced days in advance to allow you to plan accordingly. Proper lab attire includes long pants and closed toe shoes that completely cover the feet (no heel or top of food exposed). Shirts must be long enough that no skin is exposed on the sides or midriff. Students who are not dressed properly for the lab will not be able to participate in the lab for their safety.
Course Materials
For each unit, refer to the unit schedule for daily agendas and course materials. Some course assignments will be assigned through Mastering Chemistry and Google Classroom which will be specified on the schedule.
Key:
(G) = Assignment on Google Classroom
(MC) = Assignment on Mastering Chemistry
SCHEDULE- CLICK HERE
Semester 1 Additional Resources:
Unit 1: Measurement and Classifications of Matter
Unit 2: Elements, Atoms and the Periodic Table
Unit 3: Chemical Naming
Naming Video Resources:
WEBSITE FOR CHEMICAL NAMING PRACTICE'
Unit 4: Chemical Composition
Stoichiometry Video Resources:
Limiting Reactant Mini-Unit
Limiting Reactant Video Resources:
Organic Chemistry Resources
Video Resources: