Chemistry - Matt Boody

Welcome!

Introduction

Course Goals

Chemistry is the study of matter and the changes it undergoes.

• Students will explore the structure of matter on the macroscopic scale and relate observations to the particles involved.
• Investigate matter and change through hands on lab experiences.

Classroom Structure:

• Students will engage in in-class notes, small scale activities, problem solving exercises, and data collection in lab.
• Students are asked to be positive, active members of the classroom.
• Questions are welcomed and effort is always encouraged.

Grading and Assessment

Assignment Types:

• Daily work such as practice sheets or small group activities. (5 – 10 points)
• Lab (10 - 20 points)
• Homework (often formative, sometimes 5 – 10)
• Quizzes and Summative Assessments (10 – 100 points)

Students are welcome to turn in any missing work for full credit until the Unit Test is given.

PowerSchool is updated nightly!

Canvas

Most important / Helpful features:

• Public Syllabus
• Daily Agenda
• Posted class notes
• Home for all assignments.
• Identifies completed and missing work

Canvas

Daily Agenda:

• Identifies everything completed in class.
• Linked with any notes and assignments.
• Homework is also always listed here.

Canvas

Grades:

• Under the Grades Tab, students and families can find missing work AND feedback.

FAQ #1: How can my student get extra help?

• Students should monitor their own understanding carefully. Be honest!
• Don’t wait if something was unclear.
• Take full advantage of assignments that can be resubmitted or practice assignments.
• Use office hours and appointments!!!
• Science Support Center!!

FAQ #2: What can we do at home to help?

• Monitor Canvas and PowerSchool WITH students.
• Use Canvas as a resource. If you need something more, let me know.
• Check Grades Section in Canvas often.
• Don’t hesitate to be in touch.
• boodym@wellesleyps.org

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This Presentation will be posted on the Syllabus Page in Canvas should you need to access it.