Spring Syllabus
AP ChemistryMrs. Rhinehart email: lrhinehart@polkschools.org
AP Chemistry is an advanced placement course sequence designed to prepare the student for the AP exam. AP Chemistry is offered on the block schedule (90 minute class time) in a Fall/Spring sequence. AP Chemistry should not be considered college prep, but a college class with college level expectations for behavior, participation and EFFORT. AP Chemistry is a rigorous math-based course with a laboratory component. Students will spend 25% of their time in class on laboratory investigations. Students with a strong math background and a willingness to commit considerable time outside of the classroom setting for studying and completing assignments are encouraged to take this course. Most universities and colleges require a bound notebook filled with neat, orderly and appropriate labs, plus a score of 3 or more on the exam for the student to receive college credit for the course (up to 8 hours of credit). Daily reading assignments, problem solving assignments and pre-lab work will be required outside. Sufficient time should be allotted in the students’ schedule. Textbook: Brown and Lemay, Chemistry: The General Science . 12th Edition.Lab Texts: Vernier Advanced Chemistry Tentative Syllabus – Subject to change.SPRING SEMESTER CHAPTERS COVEREDLABS and ACTIVITIESChapter 14 - Chemical Kinetics LAB 9: Determining the Concentration of a Solution: Beer’s LawLAB 10: (inquiry) What is the Rate Law of the Fading of Crystal Violet Using Beer’s Law. (inquiry) LAB 11: Activation Energy of Crystal Violet ReactionTEST: Chapter 13 Chapter 15 - Chemical EquilibriumChapter 16 - Acids and Base EquilibriaChapter 17 – Additional Aspects of Aqueous EquilibriaLAB 12: The Determination of an Equilibrium ConstantLAB 13: Acid - Base TitrationLAB 14: Titration of an Unknown Diprotic AcidLAB 15: (inquiry) Buffer in Lemonade. LAB 16: Determining the Ksp of Calcium Hydroxide. TEST: Chapters 15, 16 & 17 Chapter 19 – Chemical ThermodynamicsChapter 20 – ElectrochemistryChapter 21 – Nuclear ChemistryLAB 17: (inquiry) Electrochemistry: Voltaic Cells. TEST: Chapters 19, 20 & 21 REVIEW FOR AP EXAM Problem sets are assigned for each chapter and assessed through TIMED quizzes of problems taken directly from assigned problems.Labs are conducted in groups with individuals writing and submitting lab reports in a bound notebook. GRADING:Unit Test: 40 % (150 points each – consisting of both multiple choice and essay questions.)Problem Set Quizzes: 10% (6 – 25 point eachLabs: 25% (50 points each – formal lab reports)Activities 10% ( 20 points each)Projects 10% (20 points each)Participation 5% Your numeric grade is calculated as follows: total points earned x 100 total possible points IN CASE OF ABSENCE:It is the student’s responsibility to keep up with assignments and to get notes that are missed. Late work will be accepted with PENALTY. Deadlines are important and life as an adult is full of deadlines that must be met. School should be the place where you are trained to meet such deadlines. Class Procedures:Each class will start with a BELLRINGER. Begin working on it as soon as you get to class.When the bell rings, students should be in their seats working on their BELLRINGER. Bring everything you will need to class EVERYDAY. Be Prepared!!The bell at the end of the class does not dismiss you, I do. Do not pack up early and stand at the door. Stay in your seats until I have dismissed you.We will be observed by outsiders on a regular basis. Continue with the class activity unless one of the observers wants to speak to you.The area behind my desk is OFF LIMITS to students.School tardy policy is followed. Class Expectations:Listen and stay seated while others are speaking.Participation is required. Sleeping and doing non Biofuels work is not acceptable.Safety rules will be followed in the lab at all times. Failure to adhere to lab safety procedures will result in points deducted and possible loss of lab privileges (zero grade in lab). Technology Rules:No headphones - new material requires our complete attention to master.No CELLPHONES - we need to connect with those around us and give them the respect of our attention. Cellphones out during a test constitutes cheating and will be handled as such.Chromebooks - used for class assignments and should always be on task. Consequences For NOT Meeting Expectations (Following classroom rules): First Offense: Verbal WarningSecond Offense: Teacher / Student ConferenceThird Offense: Parent / Teacher ContactFourth Offense: Office Referral
AP Chemistry is an advanced placement course sequence designed to prepare the student for the AP exam. AP Chemistry is offered on the block schedule (90 minute class time) in a Fall/Spring sequence. AP Chemistry should not be considered college prep, but a college class with college level expectations for behavior, participation and EFFORT. AP Chemistry is a rigorous math-based course with a laboratory component. Students will spend 25% of their time in class on laboratory investigations. Students with a strong math background and a willingness to commit considerable time outside of the classroom setting for studying and completing assignments are encouraged to take this course. Most universities and colleges require a bound notebook filled with neat, orderly and appropriate labs, plus a score of 3 or more on the exam for the student to receive college credit for the course (up to 8 hours of credit). Daily reading assignments, problem solving assignments and pre-lab work will be required outside. Sufficient time should be allotted in the students’ schedule. Textbook: Brown and Lemay, Chemistry: The General Science . 12th Edition.Lab Texts: Vernier Advanced Chemistry Tentative Syllabus – Subject to change.SPRING SEMESTER CHAPTERS COVEREDLABS and ACTIVITIESChapter 14 - Chemical Kinetics LAB 9: Determining the Concentration of a Solution: Beer’s LawLAB 10: (inquiry) What is the Rate Law of the Fading of Crystal Violet Using Beer’s Law. (inquiry) LAB 11: Activation Energy of Crystal Violet ReactionTEST: Chapter 13 Chapter 15 - Chemical EquilibriumChapter 16 - Acids and Base EquilibriaChapter 17 – Additional Aspects of Aqueous EquilibriaLAB 12: The Determination of an Equilibrium ConstantLAB 13: Acid - Base TitrationLAB 14: Titration of an Unknown Diprotic AcidLAB 15: (inquiry) Buffer in Lemonade. LAB 16: Determining the Ksp of Calcium Hydroxide. TEST: Chapters 15, 16 & 17 Chapter 19 – Chemical ThermodynamicsChapter 20 – ElectrochemistryChapter 21 – Nuclear ChemistryLAB 17: (inquiry) Electrochemistry: Voltaic Cells. TEST: Chapters 19, 20 & 21 REVIEW FOR AP EXAM Problem sets are assigned for each chapter and assessed through TIMED quizzes of problems taken directly from assigned problems.Labs are conducted in groups with individuals writing and submitting lab reports in a bound notebook. GRADING:Unit Test: 40 % (150 points each – consisting of both multiple choice and essay questions.)Problem Set Quizzes: 10% (6 – 25 point eachLabs: 25% (50 points each – formal lab reports)Activities 10% ( 20 points each)Projects 10% (20 points each)Participation 5% Your numeric grade is calculated as follows: total points earned x 100 total possible points IN CASE OF ABSENCE:It is the student’s responsibility to keep up with assignments and to get notes that are missed. Late work will be accepted with PENALTY. Deadlines are important and life as an adult is full of deadlines that must be met. School should be the place where you are trained to meet such deadlines. Class Procedures:Each class will start with a BELLRINGER. Begin working on it as soon as you get to class.When the bell rings, students should be in their seats working on their BELLRINGER. Bring everything you will need to class EVERYDAY. Be Prepared!!The bell at the end of the class does not dismiss you, I do. Do not pack up early and stand at the door. Stay in your seats until I have dismissed you.We will be observed by outsiders on a regular basis. Continue with the class activity unless one of the observers wants to speak to you.The area behind my desk is OFF LIMITS to students.School tardy policy is followed. Class Expectations:Listen and stay seated while others are speaking.Participation is required. Sleeping and doing non Biofuels work is not acceptable.Safety rules will be followed in the lab at all times. Failure to adhere to lab safety procedures will result in points deducted and possible loss of lab privileges (zero grade in lab). Technology Rules:No headphones - new material requires our complete attention to master.No CELLPHONES - we need to connect with those around us and give them the respect of our attention. Cellphones out during a test constitutes cheating and will be handled as such.Chromebooks - used for class assignments and should always be on task. Consequences For NOT Meeting Expectations (Following classroom rules): First Offense: Verbal WarningSecond Offense: Teacher / Student ConferenceThird Offense: Parent / Teacher ContactFourth Offense: Office Referral