welcome to the sdohs open house academy chemistry mr. burton august. 19th, 2014
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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
School Voicemail: (623)-445-7271
Course Documents:• www.schoology.com• Course:“Hchem Burton Period ___ ”