1. Mrs. Mary Kaspriskie Contact me at: mkaspriskie@livingston.org

2. A little bit about me  Certified to Teach Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science  Graduated BS Biology with a Minor in Chemistry- Bucknell University; MS Microbiology- Rutgers Graduate School New Brunswick and UMDNJ  Enjoy reading, kayaking, gardening, horse back riding  Family: Husband- Eric; Children- Philip and Isabel; Pet- Vic

3. 1.Matter and Energy 2.Atomic Theory and Structure 3.Chemical Nomenclature and Bonding 4.Chemical Reactions: Stoichiometry and Thermodynamics 5.States of Matter 6.Acids and Bases and Oxidation/Reduction 7.Equilibrium Chemistry is the study of matter and the changes it undergoes. These are the basic units that we will study during the school year.

4. In addtion to the hard copy textbook that students can keep at home, they will have online access to the textbook which includes special resources. www.successnetplus.com

5. Students should check my webpage daily for calendars, assignments, and upcoming assessments. http://www.livingston.org/Domain/780

6. Time Commitment D day A day B day C day

7. The student’s Marking Period grade will be determined using a weighted percent system with three categories. 1)Assessments – 60% 2) Labs/ Activities/ Classwork– 10% 3) Homework– 10%.

8.  The student’s Final Grade is determined:  MP1 22.5%  MP2 22.5%  MP3 22.5%  MP4 22.5%  Final Exam 10%

9. If the students follow these simple guidelines, our year will be a success!

10. “But what can I do?”

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12. Slide show designed by Isabel Kaspriskie