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This class website is a work in progress. I am slowly updating the format of all of the course content. Please let me know if there are any typos or errors in the site or the worksheets that you notice! Last updated 5/15/2026. If you are looking for the AP Physics 1 website, here is a link.
This website is intended for educational purposes only for Ms. Smith's chemistry students. When textbook questions or materials are used, I will make every effort to cite which book it is from. If the worksheets say "your textbook" that is currently referring to the 11th edition of Chang and Goldsby's Chemistry (a.k.a. the blue one). As the 26-27 school year begins, we are switching textbooks to Tro's Chemistry A Molecular Approach. I will work to update sitations and references appropriately throughout the year.
This is a copy of the SPRING updated syllabus 1/12/2026
This is a copy of the FALL/SPRING syllabus for the 2026-2027 school year 5/15/2026
For Future Students:
Technically there's no summer homework
What can you do to get ahead and feel comfortable? You should memorize the names of some common chemicals. You can find a good list HERE.
In AP Chemistry we usually cover chapters 1-5 and 7-12 in semester 1 and then 6 with 15-20 in the semester 2. We move very fast. It's important to know you'll be devoting at least 30 minutes each day to reading and/or doing practice problems. See the pacing guide below!
The document below is a detailed pacing calendar and homework guide. The document will change as the year progresses to account for extra days needed for content mastery, Smith sick days, the addition or deletion of activities, moving test dates, etc. The blue underlined text act as a bookmark for the months in the calendar for faster use. Most of the reading assignments refer to sections in our new textbook, Chemistry A Molecular Approach by Nivaldo Tro.
The document below is a detailed pacing calendar and homework guide for the current, but ending school year. The document has changed as the year progressed to account for extra days needed for content mastery, Smith sick days, the addition or deletion of activities, moving test dates, etc. Next year's calendar is above. The 2025-2026 calendar will be removed from the website at the end of term.
About Smith
About Smith
Education
B.S. Chemistry, University of California Santa Barbara
M.A. Science Education, California State University Northridge
Extra Work Responsibilities
Technology Coordinator
Courses Currently Teaching
AP Chemistry
AP Physics 1
Since I started teaching in 2012, I have had many different experiences as a science teacher. I've taught every level of chemistry and physics course offered at my school. I've also served as a science department chair, professional development coach, been apart of curriculum development committees, and I've attended many different conferences to better my knowledge of content and teaching practices. The experience that I am most proud of is the Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors program, which gave me the opportunity to learn astronomy and to ride along on two NASA missions onboard SOFIA. I enjoy pursuing these extra science and engineering experiences to be able to bring that nerdy excitement back into the classroom. I am also a very proud parent, and I will talk about the joys of early childhood development frequently with my students.
This section of the website will archive all of the lessons for each unit of study. Videos and links to lab handouts will be embedded within the appropriate unit plan.
Lecture Videos
Lecture Videos
This section is under construction. See the topics to find the most current content.
Laboratory work in advanced chemistry courses is extremely helpful for students to build physical skills and mental models. Labs are broken down into demonstrations, skills labs, and inquiry labs.
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