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AP CHEMISTRY

CHEM I - AD 1st Nine Weeks Homeworks

CHEM I - AD 2nd Nine Weeks Homeworks

CHEM I - AD 3rd Nine Weeks Homeworks

CHEM I - AD 4th Nine Weeks Homeworks

CHEM I - HGT 1st Nine Weeks Homeworks

CHEM I - HGT 2nd Nine Weeks Homeworks

CHEM I - HGT 3rd Nine Weeks Homeworks

CHEM I - HGT 4th Nine Weeks Homeworks

District Assessment

Fall Semester General Resources AD

Fall Semester General Resources HGT

General Course Information

General Resources

Open House

Science Fair

Unit 01 - Safety

Unit 02 - Scientific Method

Unit 03 - Matter and Change

Unit 04 - Measurements and Calculations

Unit 05 - Atomic Structure

Unit 06 - Nuclear Chemistry

Unit 07 - Arrangement of Electrons in Atoms

Unit 08 - Periodicity and the Periodic Table

Unit 09 - Chemical Formula and Compounds

Unit 10 - Chemical Reactions and Equations

Unit 11 - Stoichiometry

Unit 12 - Chemical Bonding

Unit 13 - Gases

Unit 14 - Solids and Liquids

Unit 15 - Solutions

Unit 16 - Acids and Bases

Unit 17 - Reaction Energy and Reaction Rates

Unit 18 - Nuclear Chemistry

Unit 19 - Oxidation-Reduction Reactions

Unit 20 - Chemical Equilibrium

Web Resources

All Resources

All Resources

Chapter 6 Review - Chemical Bonding - Review packet on Chemical Bonding for Honors/GT classes.

SEFH Project Approval Form - Application Form for the Science and Engineering Fair of Houston 2011-12. This must be downloaded and printed by the student and submitted by the deadline specified.

SEFH SY2011-12 Rules and Regulations - Rules and regulations governing the Science and Engineering Fair of Houston 2011-12.

Homework 8-8 -

AP Chemistry Syllabus and Supplemental - Contains the course description, requirements and expectations for the year.

2010 Final Exams Sample Problems -

Ch 10 - Liquids and Solids -

Ch 09 - Chemical Bonding MO Theory -

Ch 08 - Chemical Bonding - These notes are constantly being updated to reflect lessons that have been covered in class.

Fall DA 2010 -

Lab #11 - Beer-Lambert Law -

Lab #9 - Qualitative Analysis -

Ch 05 - Gases - Updated notes on gases. Not that the video's may possibly not work as they are separate movie files.

Ring of Truth - Atomic Structure - Red are false statements.

Study Guide - Atomic Structure - This is the study guide for the unit exam on atomic structure.

Rubric - SEFH Project Approval Form - This outlines the elements for grading the science fair Project Approval Form. Premium is given to neatness and completeness of the paperwork submitted.

SEFH Student Checklist SY2010-11 - This contains the steps and corresponding due dates in accomplishing a science fair project.

Agenda - Week 06 Sep 27-Oct 1 2010 -

Agenda - Week 06 Sep 27-Oct 1 2010 -

Agenda - Week 05 Sep 20-24 2010 -

Agenda - Week 05 Sep 20-24 2010 -

Agenda - Week 05 Day 3 Functional Group Nomenclature - Student chemist will identify functional groups, name and write the formula of organic compounds involving functional groups. This also contains SUGGESTED TEXTBOOK PROBLEMS that students must try out to test their preparedness for the exam.

Chapter 00 Memorization Powerpoint - Contains all the pertinent facts that student chemists need to memorize in order to be successful in the AP Chemistry Exam.

Ch 2, 20, 22 - Nomenclature - Covers nomenclature and formula writing of covalent compounds, ionic compounds, coordination compounds, and organic compounds.

Units and Dimensions Powerpoint -

Student Guide to SEFH Project Approval Form - This is a list of all the forms in the SEFH Project Approval Form Packet. It outlines what the form is for and when to fill it up, who should fill it up, and what important things you need to remember about filling it up.

Project Approval Form Wizard(Web Resource) - This is a link to the International Science and Engineering Fair Rules and Regulations website. Once there, click on the Intel ISEF Rules Wizard and follow the instructions. This will guide you in determining which forms on the project approval packet you need to submit.

CALM Login & Usage Instructions - Information on loging into CALM.

SEFH 2010 Main Webpage(Web Resource) - This is the link to the main webpage for the Science and Engineering Fair of Houston (SEFH) 2010. Click on the Students and Parents link to download forms including the rules and regulations.

Agenda - Week 03 Sep 7-10 2010 -

Agenda - Week 03 Sep 7-10 2010 -

Agenda - Week 02 Aug 30-Sep 3 2010 -

Agenda - Week 02 Aug 30-Sep 3 2010 -

Open House Presentation - 6 minute presentation on Chemistry I Honors/GT and AP Chemistry course for the benefit of Parents/Guardians who attend.

CALM Webpage(Web Resource) - Computer Assisted Learning Method (CALM) homepage sponsored by Indiana University-Bloomington Department of Chemistry. Instruction for logging in and usage may be found in the General Resources Folder.

Agenda - Week 01 Aug 23-27 2010 -

Agenda - Week 01 Aug 23-27 2010 -

Chemistry I - Advanced/Honors/GT Course Information - Course information for Chemistry I.

Safety Inspector for a Day - Gives a list of the various safety equipments/facilities available in Room X-8 and their specific location.

What's on the Label Assignment - This is an assignment designed to give student chemists the opportunity to use MSDSs to get information for active ingredients of common household products.

TAKS Study Guides(Web Resource) -

TAKS Released Test - Interactive Online Version(Web Resource) -

Review Guide - Solutions Acids N Bases -

More More Practice Problems for DA2 -

More Practice Problems for DA2 -

District Assessment 2 Blueprint and Reveiw Sheet -

Pressure Powerpoint Presentation -

Review Guide - Stoichiometry -

Entry/Exit Ticket Documentation Form - This is a form used for login in the daily objectives, warm-up questions, exit tickets and homework. Basically, the agenda for the day.

Review Sheet - Chemical Reactions and Equations -

Guidelines on the 1 Page Abstract - ISEF guidelines on perparing a 1 page abstract for a science fair project.

Poster Board Guidelines Presentation - ISEF guidelines on the poster board.

Fall Semester Exam Review Sheet - Contains a listing of the coverage for the Fall Semester Exam including the Chapter in the textbook and the focus skills.

Fall Finals Sample Problems - Sample problems the students can work on to prepare for the fall semester finals.

1st Semester District Assessment Review - This is a battery of questions that you can use to prepare you for the 1st semester district assessment.

1st Semester District Assessment Blueprint - TEKS to be covered for the 1st district assessment.

Online MLA Formatter(Web Resource) - This webpage is a web-based helper for formatting your bibliographic reference in the correct MLA format. You just choose what type of reference you are citing and supply the necessary information in the dialog boxes. TRY IT OUT.

Chemical Bonding Presentation - This covers the types of bonds and Lewis dot structures.

Review Guide - Periodic Table and Electron Configuration - Focus skills review for the unit test on the Periodic Table and Electron Configuration.

My 5Es Week of Oct 19 2009 -

Pretrend Trends - Powerpoint presentation on trends in the periodic table.

Content Mastery Problem Set: Matter and Change -

My 5Es Week of Oct 12 2009 -

My 5Es Week of Oct 5 2009 -

Atomic Structure Timeline Project - Rubric - This is the rubric to be used for scoring the atomic structure timeline project of Chemistry I H/GT students.

Atomic Structure Timeline Project - Guidelines - This is the guidelines for doing the atomic model timeline project for Chemistry I H/GT students.

Review Guide - Matter, Change and Atomic Structure Unit Test - Contains the coverage and focus skills that students are expected to know. This also contains the focus skills for the progressive testing.

Preliminary Laboratory Report Format - This is an explanation of the format for writing a preliminary laboratory report.

Ch 2 - Atoms, Molecules and Ions - Powerpoint for Chapter 2.

AP Chem Exam Memorization - This is a powerpoint presentation on review of Chem I concepts and skills including polyatomic ions, colored flames, aqueous ion colors, sig figs, dimensional analysis, conversions, laws of chemical combination and composition stoichiometry.

Ion Naming Quiz(Web Resource) - Online practice quiz webpage where students can test their skill at remembering ions.

Common Ions List - List of common ions to memorize.

AP Chemistry Lab Policies - Policies and Guidelines in the AP Chemistry Laboratory.

Lab Notebook Order Form - Form to be filled out and submitted to instructor with payment to be able to order your lab notebooks.

Review Sheet for Acids and Bases - Review Sheet for Acids and Bases

Making a Solubility Curve Lab - Laboratory Worksheet.

USA Test Prep Site(Web Resource) - A TAKS preparatory website available for students and teachers alike.

Flippin' With Solutions - Instruction sheet on the project Flippin' with Solutions.

Colligative Properties Notes - Concept Map and outline on colligative properties.

Solubility Notes - Concept map and outline on solubility.

Solutions Notes - Concept map and outline on Solutions.

Sample 1 Page Abstract -

Guidelines for the Science Fair Formal Report - This is the guidelines and checklist on what should be included in the Science Fair Formal Report.

Scienc Fair Rubric: Classroom Presentations - Rubric for the classroom oral presentations of the science fair projects.

Science Fair Classroom Presenation Order - Period 8 -

Science Fair Rubric: Implementation Stage - Rubric for the implementation stage of the scienc fair project.

Fall Finals Sample Problems - Sample problems for the fall final exams.

Explore Learning(Web Resource) - This is a good webpage to use to explore and investigate certain chemical concepts through the use of virtual experiments and simulations in a self-paced, self-directed manner. Students can use the gizmos for 5 minutes at a time but if they logon, you can use a gizmo for as long as you want.

Review Guide for the 1st Major Test of the 2nd 9 Weeks -

CHAMPS EXPECTATION Powerpoint - This are my expectations for the common activities that we do in class.

I Advanced class. - This is the Chapter 15 Content Mastery Worksheet on Solutions for my Chemistry

1st Semester Printable Monthly Calendar - Contains the Course Syllabus for the 1st and 2nd Nine Weeks, the schedule of Major Assessments and the FBISD Calendar

Review Guide for the 2nd Major Test - Coverage and Focus Skills for the 2nd Major Test

Review Guide for the 2nd Major Test - Coverage and Focus Skills for the 2nd Major Test

Acids and Bases Video Worksheets - This are the worksheets related to the Unitedstreaming video that students need to watch. This packet contains the Acids and Bases Pre-Test, Crossword Puzzle, Video Quiz and Creative Writing worksheets.

Solutions Jeopardy Template - This is a blank Jeopardy Template that students may use to create their own Jeopardy Game.

Colligative Properties Virtual Lab(Web Resource) - A good website to explore Boiling Point Elevation and Freezing Point Depression via virtual laboratories.

Chapter 12 Review Packet - Solids and Liquids (HGT) - This is the Chapter 10 Review Packet for the Solids and Liquids unit for my Chemistry I HGT class.

Chapter 10 Review Packet - Gases (HGT) - This is the Chapter 10 Review Packet for the Gases unit for my Chemistry I HGT class.

3rd 9 Weeks Test Review Sheet AD - This contains the focus skills for the solids, liquids, and gases test which is also a progressive test for chemical bonding.

3rd 9 Weeks Test Review Sheet HGT - This contains the focus skills for the solids, liquids, and gases test which is also a progressive test for chemical bonding.

Gases Powerpoint Presentation - Powerpoint presentation on Gases courtesy of Dr. Kempen.

Chemical Bonding Powerpoint Presentation - Chemical Bonding Presentation downloaded from the internet. Contains a presentation of the types of bond, drawing Lewis dot structures, VSEPR theory and polarity of bonds and molecules.

Chemical Bonding Review Sheet - Contains the focus skills and coverage for the Chemical Bonding test.

Chemical Bonding Review Sheet - Contains the focus skills and coverage for the Chemical Bonding test.

Chapter 9 Review - Stoichiometry - Review packet on Stoichiometry for Honors/GT classes

Math Skills - Stoichiometry - This is a collection of worksheets on calculating molar mass, determining and using mole ratios, and mass-mole conversions.

Quia.com(Web Resource) - A link to the a number of activities in chemistry that may be used for practice.

Activity Series Presentation - Activity Series presentation adopted from ...

Balancing Equations Worksheet - This contains a number of chemical equations that can be used to practice balancing.

Chemical Reactions Transparencies - These are copies of the transparencies for the chemical reactions transparencies.

Fall Semester Exam Review Sheet - Contains a listing of the coverage for the Fall Semester Exam including the Chapter in the textbook and the focus skills.

Chem Cube Activity Worksheet - Activity for Formula Writing.

Chem Cube Activity Instruction Sheet - Activity for Formula Writing.

Naming of Anions Schematic Diagram - Scheme for naming of anions as adopted from the Journal of Chemical Education 1993, Pp 131-132.

Naming of Cations Schematic Diagram - Scheme for naming cations as adopted from the Journal of Chemical Eduation 1983, Pp 131-132.

Naming of Compounds Schematic Diagram - Scheme for naming compounds as adopted from the Journal of Chemical Education 1983. Pp 131-132.

Common Ions List - List of the most commonly encountered ions. This list is not exhaustive. Students will be expected to be familiar with the ions on this list. HGT students will need to memorize these ions.

Flame Test Lab - This is the procedure for the Flame Test Lab.

Adopt an Element Project - This project for a major grade requires a student to come up with a creative presentation of an element box with all the required information.

Spectral Lines(Web Resource) - This is a link to the Spectral Lines webpage which is gives an interactive discussion of elemental line spectra, the theory behind them, examples and implications/usefulness.

Periodic Table Formulations(Web Resource) - This is a link to a website that shows various forms of the periodic table.

Atomic Structure Worksheet 2 - Another worksheet on atomic structure.

Mole Worksheet - Individual practice and homework on the mole concept and mole conversion.

Quantum Numbers And Electronic Configuration Presentation - This is a powerpoint presentation on quantum numbers and electronic configurations.

The Periodic Table(Web Resource) - This is a cool online periodic table that has a lot of features.

Average Atomic Mass Worksheet - Worksheet on calculating the average atomic mass and percent abundance of isotopes.

Atomic Structure Worksheet - Worksheet on identifying the chemical symbol, atomic mass, mass number, and counting number of protons, electrons and neutrons.

Electronic Configuration(Web Resource) - Interactive webpage on the filling of atomic orbitals to illustrate the Aufbau Principle, Hund's Rule, and Pauli's Exclusion Principle.

Atomic Orbitals(Web Resource) - Interactive space-filled model of the different atomic orbital types (s, p, d, & f)

The Bohr Model of the Hydrogen Atom(Web Resource) - This is a flash program on energy excitation using the Bohr Model of the Hydrogen atom

Average Atomic Mass Homework - Homework that provides mastery of the calculation of average atomic mass and percent abundance.

The Mole Presentation - Powerpoint presentation on the mole concept and related calculations including molar mass and number of particles calculations. This presentation is courtesy of Mr. Todd Abronowitz of John Paul II High School.

Atomic Structure Powerpoint Presentation - This presentation covers a Venn diagram for the subatomic particles as well as the definition of atomic number, mass number, atomic mass, ion and isotope.

Coke Lab Experiment - Laboratory procedure for the Coke Lab Experiment.

Graphing Paper BW - Printable standard bond paper size graphing paper (black and white) c/o mathematicshelpcentral.com

Graphing Paper BW(Web Resource) - Printable standard bond paper size graphing paper (black and white) c/o mathematicshelpcentral.com

Powerpoint Presentation on Significant Figures - Powerpoint presentation on counting significant figures in a given quantity.

Powerpoint Presentation on Rounding-Off - Powerpoint presentation on rounding-off numbers to correct significant figures.

Laboratory Techniques Lab - Laboratory procedure for the Laboratory Techniques Lab.

Powerpoint Presentation on Matter and Change - Powerpoint presentation on the important concept to take note of in matter and change. This is a supplement to video on matter and change that the students viewed.

Scientific Method Presentation - Powerpoint presentation on the Scientific Method.

Changing Sugar Lab - Laboratory procedure for the Changing Sugar laboratory experiment.

Safety Presentation - Powerpoint presentation on safety equipments and rules.

Safety Contract - Spanish - Spanish version of the Safety Contract courtesy of Flynn Scientific. All student chemists must have a signed Safety Contract on file before performing any experiment.

Safety Contract - English - English version of the Safety Contract courtesy of Flynn Scientific. All student chemists must have a signed Safety Contract on file before performing any experiment.