1. Welcome Mrs. Watson Chemistry

2. Introduction Bachelors in Biotechnology from Cal Poly Pomona 14 th year teaching Taught at both middle & high schools – life science and physical science Married with 4 kids Love the outdoors

3. Chemistry course College prep. course Lab based course Class structure – small groups; think, write, pair share

4. Topics in Chemistry? Atomic & Molecular Structure Nuclear Processes Chemical Bonds Conservation of Matter and Stoichiometry Chemical Reactions Gases and Their Properties Chemical Thermodynamics Acids & Bases Biochemistry

5. Grades HW / CW / Participation20% Labs / Projects25% Tests / Quizzes45% Final exam10% Interactive notebooks (IAN)/ score sheets ABI grades HW every class meeting

6. Make-up learning Responsibility of student Check website I DO NOT accept late work, but I will give partial credit for incomplete work 1 week to make up missed test / quiz outside of class time before I zero it out in gradebook

7. Additional Info. Available for extra help on B days Reference website to stay informed websitewebsite Best way to reach me is email cwatson@murrieta.k12.ca.us cwatson@murrieta.k12.ca.us Chemistry tutorial – 1 st link under class links on website

8. Class wish list Colored pencils Markers Glue sticks Ream of paper Tissue box Dry erase markers

9. Closure Looking forward to working with you and your students this year. This is a course in which they will definitely be challenged. I have high expectations for each of them, and expect them to be active participants and come to class prepared.

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