Welcome to Chemistry! Mrs. Gahan Room 126 ACES Academy

What should I do when I get to class? Turn your homework into the Chemistry box at the front table Find your assigned seat and sit in it Get out your notebook and label it for the day Look to the front of the room for your DO NOW Complete your DO NOW in your notebook independently

Why should you teach my Chemistry Class? B.S. In Biology with a focus on microbial ecology and a minor in chemistry at the University of Illinois Springfield Worked in an ecology laboratory analyzing chemical compositions of fresh water samples from the Illinois River

What will we do in this class? This class is designed as a secondary level science class for high school students. This class is meant to prepare students for future science classes, standardized tests, and college and/or postsecondary fields of science. Students will also be able to practice safe and effective laboratory skills, as well as apply chemistry to everyday life.

Why is Chemistry important? If any of the following topics sound interesting to you, a strong environmental background is needed to be successful in a career that has to do with it. Medicine Baking Lab work Vet services Environmental testing Auto mechanics

4 Corners This summer did you… A. Stay in Austisn B. Travel in Texas C. Traveled to another state D. Traveled to another country

4 Corners My favorite junk food is… A. Anything salty B. Chocolate C. Anything spicy D. Anything fried

4 Corners If I could do anything I would… A. Play basketball like LeBron B. Be the president C. Write a novel D. Discover a cure for a disease

4 Corners If I could go anywhere in the world, I would go to… A. Australia B. Brazil C. Canada D. Denmark

What are your expectations in this class? Respect Yourself Respect Others Respect Your Environment With your table group take 5 minutes to think of 2 examples of how you can meet each expectation.

Tonight’s Homework Take home the syllabus and safety contract and have your parent or guardian sign both. This will be your first grade Complete the flipped assignment Write the flipped assignment in your notebook and bring the notebook to class on Wednesday Get a binder or a folder for this class only.