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HONORS MYP CHEMISTRY
Course Syllabus
Teacher: Ms.Bhalla
Planning: 2A and 4B
Phone: 266-5240 Ext: 256
E-mail: [email protected]
Welcome to the Middle Years Program! This exciting program provides a framework of
academic challenge that encourages students to understand and make connections between
traditional subjects and the real world. Throughout their academic career here at Annapolis
High School, students develop the skills in the IB learner profile and become familiar with the
IB MYP Areas of Interaction.
Course Overview
In chemistry, students develop the ability to use scientific skills and processes to explain the
composition and interactions of matter. Students use mathematics to predict and analyze the
outcomes of chemical reactions and the interactions of matter and energy. Science skills and
processes learned in this course build on those developed in biology and prepare students for
continued development of scientific inquiry in other science disciplines.
AACPS Unit Title
Atomic structure,
Electrons in Atoms,
The periodic table,
Ionic and Metallic
Bonding,
Covalent Bonding
MYP Unit Title
Let’s get a charge
out of this.
Unit Question
Why do small particles
interact with each other?
Area of Interaction
Environment
Chemicals names
and formulas,
Chemicals Rxn,
Oxidation and
Reduction Rxn
Transformers, more
than meets the eye.
How are particles
changed to make
products?
Human Ingenuity
The Mole part one
and part two,
Stoichiometry
Chemistry is a mole
lot of fun.
How are the amounts of
materials and products
related?
Human Ingenuity
States of matter and
behavior of gases
Good behavior is
ideal.
How do environmental
changes affect behavior?
Health and Social
Education
Solutions
The problem with
solutions.
How can we create
different mixtures?
Environment
Thermochemistry,
Chemical kinetics
It’s all about keeping
the balance.
What are the driving
forces of reactions?
Environment
Acid Base
Chemistry
The basics are
slippery.
How do substances
interact with each other?
Environment
Intercultural Understanding
During this course students will be challenged to understand global connections inherent in the
practice of science and scientific discoveries.
Materials needed daily
1. Text: Prentice Hall Chemistry
2. Interactive Science Notebook
3. Glue stick (for use with notebook)
4. Calculator - inexpensive
5. Pencils with erasers, Pens)
6. Highlighter (for use with notebook)
Assessments
Students will be informally assessed throughout each unit, and formally assessed at the end of
units. In Chemistry, students are assessed using the following criteria: Scientific inquiry,
Processing data, Knowledge and understanding of science, Attitudes in science, One world,
Communication in science. Assessments will include exam, lab investigation, and research
paper.
Evaluation Students will be graded on a total points system. 5% of the grade will consist of
homework and the other 95% of the grade will be comprised of lab reports, tests, quizzes, class
assignments and project completion, etc.
Academic Integrity
To be a successful MYP student, a student needs to demonstrate academic integrity by adhering
to the Honor Code. The IB Organization defines malpractice as “behavior that results in, or
may result in, the candidate gaining an unfair advantage…” and includes:
 Plagiarism – the representation of the ideas or work of another person as the candidate’s
own
 Collusion – the supporting of malpractice by another candidate, as allowing one’s work
to be copied or submitted for another
 Duplication of work – the presentation of the same work for different assignments
 Other – includes
o taking unauthorized materials into an exam or other assessment situation
o engaging in misconduct during an exam or other assessment situation
o falsifying any records
o copying, paraphrasing, reusing or submitting another’s work without
acknowledging the source, including information from the Internet
o receiving or giving unauthorized assistance on any form of academic work.
Seriousness of Purpose
To be a successful MYP student, a student also needs to demonstrate seriousness of purpose.
This includes:
 Having excellent class attendance, being punctual to class and avoiding the use of class
time from one subject to finish the work in another subject
 Doing all assigned work completely and punctually
 Attending support initiatives such as Help Day and periodical workshops on time
management, study skills and exam stress management
 Asking for help when needed, not after grades are issued
Grading Procedure
1. % grade = total points earned X 100
total points possible
2. Make-up work: It is the students’ responsibility to get notes, drills, and closures from another
student or from the teacher and to request specific handouts from the teacher.
3. Late Work: Because chemistry units build on each other, completing all work on time is important
for student success. “On time” means the beginning of class the day the assignment is due. Students
may submit assignments at the beginning of class following the due date for full credit. If work is
more than one class late, students must complete work after school with the teacher. In order for
students to have the necessary background knowledge and to concentrate on the current unit, all late
work will be completed by the first day of a new unit. The expectation is that students submit all
work on time; chronic submission of late work could result in loss of this privilege.
4. Redoing Assessments: Students who satisfactorily complete classwork, and submit timely and
satisfactory notebooks and homework may redo a test or lab on the Wednesday following return of
the assessment. Sign-up is required by the class following return of the assessment to enable time for
student remediation and teacher preparation. AACPS benchmarks and IB MYP Assessments are not
eligible as redo assignments. The expectation is that students succeed on assessments the first time;
chronic redoing of assessments could result in loss of this privilege.
5. Extension: Students who satisfactorily complete classwork, submit satisfactory notebooks and
homework, and take all tests have the opportunity for extension. Students read a ChemMatters article
(found in media) or other chemistry article and submit a paper following the specified format.
Extension may only be submitted at the beginning of class on the last class of each week. Weekly
extension opportunities are not eligible as late work or redos.
6. Attendance: Absences affect student success because students miss course content
Behavior Expectations for respect of self, others, learning, and property
1. Participate!
2. Be Prepared!
3. Follow School Rules!
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Chemistry is not a spectator sport!
Use only chemistry materials in class.
Take care of personal business before or after class.
Ask for a pass only in case of emergency.
Keep food, drink, and electronic devices out of class.
Be on task before tardy bell rings and until dismissal.
Treat fellow students and teacher respectfully.
Special Requirements
1. Students are expected to read the textbook, some sections more than once. This, combined
with active student participation in class, keeps the responsibility of learning the material
on the students.
2. Plan to form study groups of about 3 or 4 people. This will make your academic pursuit
more successful and more enjoyable. You will learn as much from each other as you will
from the teacher.
3. You need to make yourself into a student of chemistry. You will not succeed as a passive
receptacle, waiting for the teacher to put things in your brain. You need to decide that you
will study and master this material. I will do all I can to help you.
*** For your own safety, touch lab materials only when and how instructed to do so. ***
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