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Welcome to Honors Chemistry
Congratulations on getting the opportunity to take honors chemistry!
Success in this class depends on an accurate and precise note taking ability, the ability to follow directions, good study habits, and a determination to do your best. Having a strong background in science and math are also necessary for your success. Please refer to Chemistry I Page for course syllabus.
This summer assignment will help to ensure that you are reviewed and on target.
Below you will find the links to 4 tasks to complete this summer. During our first week together you will be given a 100 point assessment to determine your success with the information covered in the tasks below.
Honors Summer Assignment
Honors Summer Assignment
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TASK #1
Memorize Element Symbols & Names 1 - 36
Below are two options to help you memorize these names and symbols.
You will need to be able to spell the names correctly and write the symbols correctly. Remember, when writing symbols, they are PRINTED, and the first letter is capitalized.
This task will comprise 25 points of the 100- point assessment.
TASK #2
Review Scientific Notation
Below you will find links to three videos and a link to a worksheet. The first video will help refresh you on the concept of scientific notation, which was covered in middle school.
The second and third videos will show you how to CORRECTLY enter scientific notation into either a standard scientific calculator or a graphing calculator. I have found that most students have one or the other. I do have a classroom set of standard scientific calculators that you will be allowed to use when we are in class together. If you have your own calculator (standard or graphing) you may use it. All smartphones come with a calculator app installed. Your phone should automatically become scientific calculator when turned horizontally, while the calculator app is open. Just know that you will NOT be allowed to use a smartphone during class.
Remember - entering scientific notation is DIFFERENT than entering numbers with exponents!
This task will comprise 25 points of the 100-point assessment.
you may print this or write your answers on notebook paper. Be prepared to explain/discuss your answers if called upon.
TASK #3
Review Lab Safety
Below you will find links for three components to this task. The first link will access a video that covers multiple aspects of lab safety. The second link a list of safety rules, some of which are not covered in the video.
This task will comprise 25 points of the 100-point assessment.
TASK #4
Review of basic chemistry knowledge
Below you will find links for review videos and questions set up via a Google Form. These videos cover concepts that should have been covered in middle school science classes, or high school biology or physical science classes.
This task will comprise 25 points of the 100-point assessment.
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