1. Welcome to HONORS Chemistry

2. Mhernandez@pinescharter.com Mrs H-D 17 year at PPCHS!
Science Department Chair
SNHS & Science Club Sponsor
Bachelor of Science in Biological Science, FIU
Master of Science in Science Education
Attend AP seminars, Broward County Science Department Head meetings and professional development seminars
Always researching ways to motivate students and get curriculum delivered
Work closely with a group of outstanding teachers in our department

3. Chemistry Content &Delivery
Pre-AP track
Central theme is matter,principles of structure, matter-energy relationships, mole concept, thermodynamics, theory, chemical change and equations
We cover these topics by means of hands-on laboratory investigations, promote student inquiry, textbook readings, assignments and projects
Implement common core reading and writing standards
Jupitered and
Opt out of midterm/final with A or B

4. Common Core Goals READING SCIENCE WITH DEEP UNDERSTANDING
ANALYZING DATA SCIENTIFICALLY
APPLYING COMMON CORE TO STEM

5. What student’s need EVERYDAY
1-2 subject spiral with pockets or 3 ring binder
graph paper (for labs)
pens, pencils, white out, stapler at home, scientific calculator with EE, EXP key
Must have a calculator every day

6. GRADING Tests 40% Quizzes 20% Projects/Labs 15% Homework/Classwork 15%
Notebook/articles 10%
Students must be reading textbook and reviewing material covered in class (written in notebook)
Time management

7. Tutorial websites & videos sent via Jupiter and on my website
Tyler DeWitt u-tube videos

8. Basic rules/procedures
HW is reviewed in class and not accepted late.
Honesty and integrity is demanded; learning does not take place when students copy work. Students may not “work together” on assignments that require individual work. The only info shared in lab is the data. (consequence is a zero and a referral)

9. SNHS PEER TUTORING Tuesday during Homeroom
I am available as needed- Students need to confirm day

10. Science department wish list
3-pack Paper towels
Colored Copier paper
Gloves
12 oz or larger Hand sanitizer
Hand soap dispensers
Scientific calculator
Tissues

11. SNHS & Science Club Mrs HD and Dr Glenn
Science Bowl
Science Olympiad
Chemistry Olympiad
Science Day
School-wide recycling program (volunteer hours)
Beach Clean at Hollywood Beach
Community service opportunities such as His House (Foster House) item collection
S.T.E.M. lectures series -need parent volunteers