Welcome to Chemistry Ms. Ose

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Welcome to Chemistry Ms. Ose
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Introduction

• Allison Ose
• Email Allison_ose_at_hcpss.org
• Website www.msose.weebly.org
• Twitter _at_MsOSEmosis

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About Chemistry

• Chemistry can be a very difficult course, because
  it involves science and math, two areas where
  students sometimes struggle
• Chemistry is a learning progression
• Chemistry is an enjoyable course

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Course Outline

• First Marking Period Introduction to Chemistry,
  Matter, and Atomic Structure
• Second Marking Period Electrons, Periodic
  Table, Bonding, and Chemical Nomenclature
• Third Marking Period - Chemical Equations, Moles
  and Stoichiometry, and Gases
• Fourth Marking Period - Solutions,
  Thermochemistry, Reaction Rates, Equilibrium,
  Acids and Bases, and Organic Chemistry

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Grading

• 50 - Tests, Quizzes, Other Assessments 30 -
  Labwork (lab write-ups)20 - Classwork/Homework
  Grades are posted on the parent portal, on Aspen

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GT - Grading

• 50 - Tests, Quizzes, Other Assessments 25 -
  Labwork (lab write-ups)15 - Classwork/Homework
  10 - Projects (including STEM
  fair which is a mandatory project)
• Grades will be updated on Aspen

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If Your Student Needs Help

• Encourage students to ask questions in class.
• Call me over during class to look at work.
• I am available before, and after school several
  days per week.
• Students should see me to make an appointment and
  come prepared with questions or specific homework
  or classwork problems
• Lions Time
• Have them email me questions if they get home at
  night and are stuck on a problem

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Homework

• I will give written homework several times per
  week
• I may grade every problem or I may only select a
  few from the assignment.
• Homework should take approx. 15-20 min.
• Students should take time to review notes and
  work sheets if there is no written homework

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Lab Work

• We will work in lab numerous times during each
  semester.
• Students must wear goggles, and close toed shoes,
  in lab at all times.
• Your students safety is my first priority when
  we work in lab.

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Please let me know if

• Your student has a condition/situation that will
  require extra support in the classroom
• You have a family member (or friend) serving
  overseas.
• You have a family member with an illness.
• There is something else that you would like me to
  know about your student.