Mr.

Quinlan CHEMISTRY 1A Fall 2014

patrick.a.quinlan@laus.n!t Cars"n Hi#$ Sc$""l R%. &'22
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The purpose of studying chemistry is to learn how solids, liquids, and gases physically and chemically interact
in the several environments, both natural and man-made. Discussions and laboratory investigations will form
a basis of learning principles, with several opportunities to read, write, listen, and speak about CA standards-
based material. During this semester, students will learn about
!. Atomic "tructure
#. Chemical $onding
%. Chemical &eactions'
Conservation of (ass
). *ases and +ressure
4rain# 5"lic63 A percentage system will be used, based on the following items
,ui--es'Tests ./0
Class work )/0
Cornell 1otes 2b3ectives 4 5eading'"ubheading 4 key vocabulary
6isual 6ocabulary 6ocabulary 4 7gures'captions
8abs'Activities
*roup 9ork'+resentations
5omework !/0
Chapter 5ighlights : end of chapter
"ection &eview +roblems
9rite ,uestion 4 Answer
8ate homework accepted ;!/ ma<imum=, scored at ./0 of on-time work
A comprehensive 7nal will be given at the end of the semester.
The .-, !/-, !.-, and #/- week grades will be calculated as follows
;Total points earned ' Total points possible= < !// /-)>0?@, ./-A#..0?D, A#..-B.0?C, B.-
CB..0?$, CB..-!//0?A
R!quir! Mat!rials3
+1- +aper ;C D < !!= and'or A "piral 1otebook for this class is &E,FG&ED, will be used daily, and must
be kept current.
+2- At least two pens or pencilsH stickies, whiteboard marker.
+.- Te<tbook 5olt Chemistry. $ring your book each day we meet.
Classr""% Rul!s *"r All Stu!nts3 7ATTE
1. Sit in 6"ur assi#n! s!at "n ti%!8 "r 6"u 9ill )! %ark! 7at!.
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). A call $"%! to your parent is made. +arent may be asked to visit at any time.
.. Jou are r!*!rr! to your counselor or dean.
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Jou must attend dailyK Gf you are absent, it is J2F& &E"+21"G$G8GTJ to get the missed assignments. @ollow
the class rules and school rules. They e<ist to help you be successful in class. The website is
mrquinlanchem.weebly.com.
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Mr. Quinlan
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Mr. Quinlan