Syllabus - Chemistry 21

Syllabus

Chemistry 21

Ms. Magnuson

About Ms. Magnuson

• Have taught at NHS for 15 Years: Chemistry & ELL Science

• Loves: teaching, animals (especially dogs), music, jogging, hiking

• Looking forward to having a great year with you!

Multiple Choice

Is it ok to use your cell phone to show Ms. Magnuson a picture of your pet?

• 100% yes, even in the middle of a lesson!

• 100% yes, but when during an appropriate time!

• 100% no, Ms. Magnuson hates animals!

• 100% no, Ms. Magnuson hates all things cute!

Open Ended

What do you think you will learn in chemistry this year?

Some Topics Covered in Chemistry:

• Chemical Reactions

• States of Matter

• Stoichiometry

• Atomic Structure

• Periodic Table

• Chemical Bonding

• Acids & Bases

What do I need to be prepared for class?

• Charged Laptop

• Personal Headphones

• Personal Dry-Erase Marker

• A Smile (even under your mask)

Multiple Select

What do I need for chemistry class?

• Headphones

• very expensive calculator

• charged laptop

• smile

• dry erase marker

Open Ended

What rules do you think we should have for class?

Classroom Rules

• Respect each

• Student handbook

• Accountable to each other

• Keep each other safe (follow safety protocols)

• Student engagement, even when remote

Two Grade Categories:

• Practice-Based Assignments (25%): homework, practice Moodle quizzes or Google quizzes, practice game participation (Kahoot!, Quizziz, Quizlet, etc.), lab check-ins, and other informal check-ins.

• Mastery Assignments (75%): End-of-unit tests, projects, formal lab reports, and other summative assessments. (Retakes possible on larger tests, at teacher's discretion.)

Open Ended

What's a possible example of a Practice-Based Assignment?

Open Ended

What's a possible example of a Mastery-Based Assignment?

Multiple Choice

What is the main website for Ms. Magnuson's Chemistry Class?

• Moodle

• Google Classroom

• Instagram

• TicTok

Multiple Choice

What is the Google Classroom nickname for remote chemistry class meetings?

• DogsRule!

• ChemistryRocks

• IAmAsleepRightNow

• MagnusonChem

Poll

Have you been able to sign into the Google Classroom for Chemistry yet?

• Yes

• No

Join Code for Period 2:

• Period 2 Join Code: rrrztcv

Join Code for Period 3:

• Period 3 Join Code: iwr7cd5