This document provides an overview of an introductory chemistry class. It includes information about the teacher, Mr. T, as well as course details, safety rules for the laboratory, and expectations for student work and assessment. Students are expected to make good decisions, submit all summative assessments on time, and complete formative tasks to aid their learning. Upcoming lessons will cover the states of matter and properties of water through student demonstrations.

1. Welcome to Class!
Introductory Chemistry
MrT

2. MrT
staylor@cancad.ac.jp
@IBiologyStephen
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IB Biology SL II (Block 7)
Intro Chemistry (Block 6)
Intro Physics/ Environmental Science (Block 3)
Office Hours: Blocks 1, 2, 4, 5 & 8 in N410
“A good head and good heart are always a formidable
combination. But when you add to that a literate tongue
or pen, then you have something very special.”
Nelson Mandela

3. Rule #1:
Make Good Decisions
Should we need any more?

4. Make Good Decisions
• All our resources are on GoogleSites: is.gd/ChemTaylor
• We will use Quia a lot for formative, content-checking work.
• All tasks are reported in PowerSchool.
• Powerschool tasks have dates, which you can subscribe to in iCal.
• Most work will be collected on Turnitin.com or through blogposts.
• Use APA for referencing in ALL tasks.
• My due dates are almost always 9pm. You need to get to bed.
• We use a lot of class time for assignments. Make good use of it.
• If you miss class, come as soon as possible to catch up.
• I’m always available to help.
• Be responsible and safe on social media. Protect your online reputation.
• Treat yourself, our working environment and others with respect.
• Work safely. Always ask if you are unsure.

5. Quick Lab Orientation
Where is/are
the…?
Fire extinguisher?
Fire blanket?
Eye-wash station?
Telephone?
Goggles?

6. Safety Rules
1. Listen to & read all instructions carefully. Act on them.
2. Be a role model for others. Don’t mess around.
3. Wear goggles at all times in lab work.
4. Never eat or chew gum in class.
5. Do not come or work in here without supervision.
6. Wash your hands regularly.
7. Be careful.
8. Report all accidents immediately. Do not try to clean up broken glass.
9. Always ask if you are unsure about a task or instruction.
10.Dispose of all chemicals and used materials carefully.

7. Work ModeUse only the apps required
for the task at hand.
Work efficiently in
class, so that your
own time is your own!
Laptops ClosedGive your full attention to the
task, teacher or your group.
We will use technology a lot in our class,
including laptops, dataloggers and smartphones.
Please come charged and prepared.
We’ll use them sometimes…

8. Our Course High-school level introductory
Chemistry course.
1. Matter & Measurement
2. Atoms & Bonding
3. Reactions & Formulas
4. The Mole & Stoichiometry
Semester
1

9. Assessment All summative assessments must be submitted.
Late work falls under the 5-day policy.
Summary of summative assessment tasks: used to make a ‘best fit’ for reporting.
As well as summative assessed tasks, we will complete a number of formative tasks to aid
learning. These are essential, yet are your opportunity to learn from your mistakes.
These include Quia quizzes, class discussions & problems. All graded tasks – both summative
and formative – are entered in Powerschool and are used in Learning Attitudes assessment.

11. is.gd/ChemTaylor

12. The Language of Chemistry
Adapted from the IBDP Chemistry data booklet

13. Our first mission: Science Show!
Hi Grade 9 Chemistry Students,
Our KA and BBP students are investigating water
and its changes, properties and uses. They would
love for you to show them some fun
demonstrations of how water changes from a
solid to a liquid to a gas. We need the
demonstration to last 20 minutes and be
repeated—the more colorful and dramatic, the
better! Do you think you can help?
Many Thanks,
Mrs. Born and Mrs. White
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14. Hi Grade 9 Chemistry Students,
Our KA and BBP students are investigating water
and its changes, properties and uses. They would
love for you to show them some fun demonstrations
of how water changes from a solid to a liquid to a
gas. We need the demonstration to last 20 minutes
and be repeated—the more colorful and dramatic,
the better! Do you think you can help?
Many Thanks,
Mrs. Born and Mrs. White
Goal: Learn about properties of water and
prepare some fun demonstrations
Role: Science show performers
Audience: Students aged 3-5
Scenario: You are responsible for informing
younger students about water!
Product: A demonstration of 3 minutes, with explanation,
that can be repeated.
Criteria: F - Attitudes in Science for the show,
B – Communication in Science for the show and the blog post.
“States of Matter” Science Show & Blog Post
Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5
Jacky Nyeong-Min Ryota Madeleine Helen
Justin O Kelsey Avi Preetpal Saifullah
Justin T Paula Young-Jae Choryon Lucas
Joesh Tamanna Andy

15. “States of Matter” Science Show & Blog Post
Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5
Jacky Nyeong-Min Ryota Madeleine Helen
Justin O Kelsey Avi Preetpal Saifullah
Justin T Paula Young-Jae Choryon Lucas
Joesh Tamanna Andy
Some ideas:
• why does boiling water ‘bubble’?
• why does the mirror ‘steam up’?
• cloud in a bottle
• ice-cube melting race & blue ice cubes
• heating copper sulphate
• sublimation
GoogleDoc: http://goo.gl/QJYso
Today:
• Pick a topic, research and plan the
demonstration.
• Practice if you can.
Tomorrow:
• Practice and perfect
Friday: present

16. “States of Matter” Science Show & Blog Post

17. “States of Matter” Science Show & Blog Post

18. Some really useful apps…

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http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/i-nigma-qr-code-data-matrix/id388923203?mt=8
i-Nigma QR Code Reader
iPhone
iTouch
iPad
Images taken from the iTunes app store for each app or screenshots from my own iPhone
Why do I like it?
Quick and easy QR Code reader.
Use with QuikQR.com to set up activities.
Here’s an example (http://wp.me/p7lr1-1kB):

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http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/student-clicker-socrative/id477618130?mt=8
Socrative Student Clicker
iPhone
iTouch
iPad
Images taken from the iTunes app store for each app or screenshots from my own iPhone
Why do I like it?
One-click to join the room and take part in class formative assessment
tasks, such as quizzes, surveys and space races. Saves you from opening
the site with your browser.

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http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/dailycalcs-science-calculator/id353223512?mt=8
DailyCalcs Science Calculator
iPhone
iTouch
iPad
Images taken from the iTunes app store for each app or screenshots from my own iPhone
Why do I like it?
Very handy lab calculator for making up solutions in Chemistry.
Can also be used in cell cultures.

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http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/labtimer/id292202454?mt=8
Lab Timer
iPhone
iTouch
iPad
Images taken from the iTunes app store for each app or screenshots from my own iPhone
Why do I like it?
Very handy lab timer, which can run
four timers with alarms at the same
time. Great if you have your
experiments staggered and need to
remember when to record the results
for each one.
I think the iPad version can show
more timers at the same time.

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http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/ielements-periodic-table-chemical/id413632149?mt=8
iElements
iPhone
iTouch
iPad
Images taken from the iTunes app store for each app or screenshots from my own iPhone
Why do I like it?
A simple periodic table app
which gives more information
about each element. Just
enough information to easily
navigate our HS Chem class.

24. Next Lesson:
Be ready to work!
Homework:
Sleep well and eat healthily.