Contact Information
Christine Upright
Spackenkill High School
845-463-7810
Contact Information
Christine Upright
Spackenkill High School
845-463-7810
Course Description
This course is based on the NYS and NGSS standards for chemistry; it will prepare students to explain accurately, and with appropriate depth, general chemistry concepts and models. The main topics will include the physical behavior of matter, atomic concepts, the periodic table, stoichiometry, chemical bonding, kinetics/equilibrium, redox, acids/bases/salts, nuclear chemistry, and organic chemistry. All students will participate in experimental and theoretical scientific activities. Students will be preparing to take the NYS Regents Exam in Chemistry in June.
Supply List
Binder (with loose leaf)
Folder
Scientific Calculator (no graphing calculators permitted)
Pens/pencils
Colored pencils
Chromebook
Optional: wired headphones
The Laboratory Program
A minimum of 1200 lab minutes must be completed to take the NYS Chemistry Regents exam. Should a student miss a laboratory experiment, it is their responsibility to make an appointment for a make-up lab session within a week of returning. A laboratory report must be completed for each experiment. Some lab reports may consist of a worksheet, while others will require a formal write-up. Each lab report will be due a week after the lab data is collected.
Course Content
The following content is explored extensively throughout the year:
Physical Behavior of Matter, the Atom, Periodic Table, Chemical Bonding, Stoichiometry, Solutions, Kinetics/Equilibrium, Redox, Acids/Bases/Salts, Nuclear Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Laboratory Skills
About the Regents Exam
The NYS Chemistry Regents exam is a three hour long test with three parts. Students may have a scientific calculator (no graphing calculators) and the Reference Tables to take the exam. A minimum of 1200 minutes of laboratory experience must be successfully completed to take the exam.
Part A: Multiple Choice
Select the best answer for each question, ~35 questions
Tests basic knowledge and comprehension of the core chemistry concepts
Part B-1 and B-2: Multiple Choice and Short Constructive Response
The multiple choices questions of Part B require analysis of chemistry concepts and application of knowledge.
Typically, Part B assesses the students' ability to draw and interpret graphs/figures/models and perform numerical calculations.
~25 questions
Part C: Long Constructive Response
The questions test the students' ability to apply chemistry concepts and skills. This section requires longer responses, and should be answered with completed sentences, or clearly written mathematical work.
~15 questions
Course Syllabus and Expectations
Please see Google Classroom for links to assignments, announcements, etc.