welcome to the sdohs open house academy chemistry mr. burton august. 19th, 2014

Welcome to theSDOHS Open House

Academy ChemistryMr. BurtonAugust. 19th, 2014

I. Introduction

Jim Burton• Grew up in Upstate NY• Received B.S. and M.A.T. from Cornell

University• Taught HS Bio/Chem in NY for 9 years• Taught HS Bio/Chem in OH for 12 years• National Board Certified Science Teacher• Moved to AZ from Ohio (Summer 2011)• 4th Year at O’Connor

II. Course Topics

• Chapter I: Introduction to Chemistry

• Chapter 2: Analyzing Data• Chapter 3: Matter: Properties

and Changes• Chapter 4: The Structure of the

Atom

II. Course Topics

• Chapter 5: Electrons in Atoms• Chapter 6: The Periodic Table

and Periodic Law• Chapter 7: Ionic Compounds

and Metals• Chapter 8: Covalent Bonding• Chapter 9: Chemical Reactions

III. Coursework

Semester Average (18 wk average)• Exams/Quizzes (60%)• Laboratory Work (12%)• Homework (8%)

*Please check PowerSchool

IV. Testing/Grading

Semester Cumulative Exam• DVUSD Written Final (5%)• DVUSD Multiple Choice (10%)• Sophomore Portfolio (5%)

Final AverageSemester Average (18 wk average) = 80%Semester Exam = 20%

HONORS: NO GRADE OPTION

V. Course Format

Notes• A note packet will be provided for each

unit.

Homework/Labwork• Worksheets• Text reading and questions• Lab Reports

Course Format

Academy Work• Projects for Portfolio• Lab Reports for Portfolio• Readings from Selected Books

Napoleon’s Buttons: 17 Molecules that Changed History

The Disappearing Spoon and Other Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World From the Periodic Table of the Elements

Course Format

Quizzes:• One or more quizzes per chapter.• Students may re-take quizzes, prior to the

chapter test.

Chapter Tests: • Exams are divided into sections (Outcomes)

which align with the note packets.• Each section is scored individually.• One time only, no re-tests on Chapter Exams

BYOD: • iPAD Mini assigned to each student (Jan.)

Office Hours

By Appointment:• Before or After School when

available.

Contact Information

Jim Burton

jim.burton@dvusd.org

School Voicemail: (623)-445-7271

Course Documents:• www.schoology.com• Course:“Hchem Burton Period ___ ”