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Chemistry – The Syllabus

Chemistry – The Syllabus. The study of matter, its structure and composition, and how it changes. Topics of Study. Nature of Science & Chemistry. Topics of Study. Nature of Science & Chemistry Structure of Matter. Topics of Study. Nature of Science & Chemistry Structure of Matter

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Chemistry – The Syllabus

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  1. Chemistry – The Syllabus The study of matter, its structure and composition, and how it changes.

  2. Topics of Study • Nature of Science & Chemistry

  3. Topics of Study • Nature of Science & Chemistry • Structure of Matter

  4. Topics of Study • Nature of Science & Chemistry • Structure of Matter • Composition of Matter

  5. Topics of Study • Nature of Science & Chemistry • Structure of Matter • Composition of Matter • Changes Matter Undergoes

  6. Course Questions

  7. Grading Policy • Class work / Homework = 35% • Tests = 30% • Labs / Projects = 25% • Quizzes = 10% • There will be a midterm and final.

  8. Course Guidelines • NO LATE WORK ACCEPTED!!!! • BR – Due every Day 1 in the bin • HW – Due at beginning of class; graded on completion • Lab reports – follow the guidelines • Make up work – You are responsible!! • Participation, Studying, Extra Help, Webpage, Plagiarism

  9. Who is Mr. Harper?

  10. Grew up in PA. Went to Penn State.

  11. Harper Family

  12. Latest addition - Ainslee

  13. I enjoy…

  14. Climbing Wolf’s Head in Wyoming

  15. Fun Facts

  16. Teaching Philosophy

  17. Famous Quote “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” – Lao Tzu

  18. I propose… “Give a student the answer and you solve his problem for a day. Teach a student to think and search for answers and you solve his problems for a lifetime.” – Mr. Harper

  19. Challenge • Mindset adjustment • Won’t give you all the answers • Not dependent; solve own problems • Receiving  Providing for yourself

  20. Attitude – Big Factor • “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” – Henry Ford • “I can” vs. “I can’t” attitude • Big impact on success

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