2. I’m Ms. Bloedorn (BLAY-dorn)
Welcome to Chemistry!
I’m Ms. Bloedorn
(BLAY-dorn)

3. Education is not the filling of a but the lighting of a -- W. B. Yeats
pail
fire

4. What’s going on in Chemistry?
Chemistry is the study of matter, and we are still working on our first unit, “Introduction to Chemistry.” So far, in this unit, we have studied:
The Math of Chemistry:
Measurement systems – Metric system
Significant Figures
Precision and Accuracy
Safety

5. Units coming up: Unit I Test – week of 9/15 Matter Atomic Structure
Electron Arrangement
The Periodic Table
Bonding
Nomenclature
And then, second semester!

6. Math Content Chemistry is a math based subject
More than half of our class periods will involve some type of math calculation
Algebra skills are required for this class
Students should bring a calculator every day
I have basic function calculators

7. Textbook Modern Chemistry – please keep at home
Will be distributed tomorrow

8. Homework Homework will be given most class periods
May sometimes finish in class
I may grade every problem or I may only select a few from the assignment.
Homework should take approx min.

9. Homework & Classwork Policy…
Follows Howard High’s policy…
Students have one day to turn in late work for ½ credit. No credit for any work turned in past that time.

10. Lab Work
Students must wear goggles in lab at all times and wear closed-toed shoes.
Your student’s safety is my first priority when we work in lab.

11. Quizzes Generally, quizzes are announced ahead of time
Studying for quizzes keeps students from “crash” studying the night before an exam

12. Grading 50% Assessments (exams, quizzes, projects) 30% Labwork
20% Homework/Classwork

13. Times available to meet…
Before school and after school by appointment

14. Science For Next Year
Before registration for next year, I will send home a recommendation for your child’s science class placement for the school year
I highly recommend physics

15. Science Options Physics AP Biology AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
Marine Science
Anatomy and Physiology
Forensics

16. Information for You Please contact me if you have any questions:
Ms. Cathy Bloedorn
@msbloedorn
Let’s look at the website

17. Let’s work together for a successful year.
Thanks for your time!
Let’s work together for a successful year.