Welcome to the SDOHS Open House Academy Chemistry Mr. Burton August. 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 Average Semester 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 Voic (623) Course Documents: Course:“Hchem Burton Period ___ ”