Cleveland Chemistry Syllabus
Matthew Staab
Hello students and parents. Welcome to Cleveland Chemistry. The full syllabus and most course information can be found on the blog links below
Online
Chemistry Year One: chemonestaab1718.blogspot.com
Chemistry Year Two IB: chemtwostaab1718.blogspot.com
Synergy (Grades): https://parent-portland.cascadetech.org/portland/
Textbooks: Chemistry Year One: Modern Chemistry (Davis et al) ‘The red textbook’
Chemistry Year Two IB: Chemistry Course Companion (Bylikin et al)
Study Guide: Chemistry for the IB Diploma (Neuss)
Chemistry: The Central Science (Brown et al)
Daily materials: 1) Bound notebook, pen or pencil
2) Scientific calculator (no other electronics during formal assessments)
3) Completed homework
Topics
Introduction to Chemistry, Atomic Structure and Periodicity, Nuclear Chemistry, Bonding, Chemical Reactions, Kinetics, Stoichiometry, Equilibrium, Acids and Bases, Thermochemistry, Quantitative Analysis
Grading
Proficiency using learning targets based on the Next Generation of Science Standards, Oregon state standards, Common Core Literacy Standards and IB Essential Ideas, objectives and standards. Please see blog for detailed grading policy, which will also be discussed in class.
Expectations
- Collaborate, share, listen and respect each other and the instructor.
- Safety comes first in instruction, labs and activities.
- Work hard, study outside of class, ask questions.
- Bring daily materials.