1. Welcome to HONORS Chemistry http://www.mrshdppchs.com

2. Mhernandez@pinescharter.com Mrs H-D 16 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 Implementcommon core reading and writing standards Use Quest Online Homework, Jupitered and www.mrshdppchs.com 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. 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)

7. Tutorial websites & videos http://khanacademy.org/science/chemist ry http://bozemanscience.com/chemistry Tyler DeWitt u-tube videos

8. Basic rules/procedures HW is reviewed in class and not accepted late.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)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. https://jupitergrades.com / Excellent opportunity for students and parents to keep up with grades, attendance, assignments and course information

10. SNHS PEER TUTORING Tuesday and Thursday during Homeroom

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

12. SNHS & Science Club Mrs HD and Dr Glenn Science Bowl Science Olympiad Chemistry Olympiad Science Day at the elementary and & middle campuses Butterfly Garden & Tower Garden School-wide recycling program (volunteer hours) Beach Clean up 9/12 at 1100 Seabreeze Blvd 7am-11am (954) 593-8501 Community service: coastal clinic, street clean- up, His House (Foster House) item collection Book Club luncheon: sci-fi book S.T.E.M. lectures series-need parent volunteers