Honors Chemistry is designed for the highly motivated student with a strong interest in the field of science. This course is created to provide the student with a comprehensive study of inorganic chemistry and various key chemical principles. Upon completion of this course, students will have a strong foundation for successful completion of college chemistry. This course will emphasize higher order thinking skills using online activities, laboratory investigations and problem solving activities.
Additionally, students should be able to solve problems involving measurements, atomic structure, chemical bonding, molecular structure, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions, titrations, molarity and nuclear reactions. Laboratory experiments provide the student with opportunities to collect and analyze data and identify unknown chemical substances from their properties via both qualitative and quantitative analysis.
In comparison to the general chemistry student, the honors chemistry student is expected to demonstrate his or her learning and critical thinking through the synthesis, application, and evaluation of various principles of chemistry. Furthermore, the honors chemistry student is expected to process this learning beyond simple rote memorization by being able to critically analyze both laboratory and classroom chemistry assignments in a more in depth level.
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Textbook used:
Modern Chemistry. Holt Rinehart. 2009
Grading Scale:
25% homework, 25% labs, 25% Test, 25% quiz
Supplies needed:
pen/paper, notebook, spiral notebook for lab reports, Scientific calculator, flash drive8
Royal Society of Chemistry Interactive Periodic Table
Syllabus:
Additional Resources:
H. Chemistry Class Handouts (All Class Handouts can be found here)
Superhero Element Project Chemistry
Homework Manual and Handouts:
Chemistry Homework Manual (All class homework found here)
Owen Instructional Videos:
Below you will find a link to various videos I have made to help aid in your success in Chemistry. After viewing these videos you will: 1. be able to see why Mrs. Owen is a scientist and not an actress. 2. Feel more confident in the area you are studying
Owen’s H. Chemistry Instructional Videos ( for reteach, enrichment, or review)
Video Questions Worksheets:
- Jefferson High video questions
- Diamond deception questions
- KABOOM
- Marie Curie Questions
- J. Robert Oppenheimer
- 100_Greatest_Discoveries_
- Introduction to Polymers Worksheet
- Video Questions Nuclear Chemistry
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- Video_Questions_Chemicals
- video-fireworks
Chemistry Labs:
QUIZLETS:
Class Power points:
Honors Chemistry Class Power Points
Honors Chemistry Test Reviews:
- Chemistry Safety Test H chem
- Unit 1Test Matter H chem
- Unit 2Test Metric System H chem
- Unit 3 Test Atom H chem
- Unit 4 Test Periodic Table H chem
- Unit 5 Part B Test H chem
- Unit 6Test Chemical Reactions H chem
- Unit Test StoicheometryH chem
- Unit Test Gas Laws.H chemdoc
- Unit Test Nuclear Chemistry H chem
- Unit Test Organic Chemistry H chem
- Acid and Base Test Review H chem
TED TALKS:
Yup: I Built a Nuclear Fusion Reactor