1. Chemistry – The Syllabus The study of matter, its properties, structure, & composition, and how it changes.

2. Units of Study  In these six units, we will cover…

3. Units of Study  Atomic Structure & Properties

4. Units of Study  Atomic Structure & Properties  Molecular Structure & Properties

5. Units of Study  Atomic Structure & Properties  Molecular Structure & Properties  Chemical Reactions  Gas properties

6. Course Questions

7. Grading Policy  Class work / Homework= 35%  Tests= 30%  Labs / Projects= 25%  Quizzes= 10%  There will be a midterm and final.

8. Course Guidelines  NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED!!!!  BR – Due every Day 1 in the bin  HW – Due at beginning of class; graded on completion  Lab reports – follow the guidelines  Make up work – You are responsible!!  Participation, Studying, Extra Help, Webpage, Plagiarism

9. Who is Mr. Harper?

10. Grew up in PA. Went to Penn State.

11. Harper Family

12. Latest addition - Ainslee

13. I enjoy…

14. Climbing Wolf’s Head in Wyoming

18. Fun Facts

20. Teaching Philosophy

21. Famous Quote “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” – Lao Tzu

22. I propose… “Give a student the answer and you solve his problem for a day. Teach a student to think and search for answers and you solve his problems for a lifetime.” – Mr. Harper

23. Challenge – Mindset Adjustment  Won’t give you all the answers  Be free; not dependent; think for yourself; solve own problems; use logic and reason to be confident of the truth  Receiving  Providing for yourself

24. Attitude – Big Factor  “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” – Henry Ford  “I can” vs. “I can’t” attitude  Big impact on success