Chemistry

BRUMMANA HIGH SCHOOL

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

                                                           FACT SHEET

2019-2020

Subject - Class: Chemistry – Secondary 2 H

Teacher:           Dr. Naila Keweloh
Textbooks:       Chemistry, 2^nd Year Secondary Humanities, National textbook

Class meetings:  1 period/week

General course description:
In this course, students will be covering the following topics: soaps, detergents, impact of soaps and detergents on the environment, general characteristics of synthetic polymers, synthesis of polymers, synthetic polymers and the environment, pesticides (characteristics and toxicity), active ingredients of pesticides, insecticides, resistance of insects and environmental impact, chemical communication among insects, future strategies.

Main skills taught:

Some of the most important skills students will gain by the end of the year are:

1. Draw from observing a fact or reading a scientific text the pertinent information concerning situations relevant to chemistry.
2. Analyze data based on the knowledge acquired and the essential information.
3. To mobilize and apply knowledge out-of-science (calculations, scale, graph, …)
4. Transfer the results obtained to real situations.
5. To sketch and label a diagram.
6. When doing an experiment, the student should be acquainted with the characteristics of an apparatus and should be able to use the technique sheet that describes how to operate a device properly and submit the required report.

Homework Policy:

  1.  Homework/Lab report is considered a part of the class evaluation grade.

1. Students are expected to spend 15-30 minutes to complete a homework assignment. (This does not include the time needed to study for tests).
2. Homework are checked and corrected in class on a regular basis.
3. Students who fail to submit their homework on time will lose marks from the class evaluation grade. In case of repeated failure to submit assignments, the Head of Section and parents are going to be notified, and actions will be taken accordingly.

Classroom Guidelines:

Class time should be productive and enjoyable, which is why students are expected at all times:

1. To be punctual.
2. To be prepared by coming to lessons properly equipped and having done your homework.
3. To listen and follow instructions.

1. To respect others' right to learn without disruption.

5. To respect school properties, as strict measures will be taken on the student responsible for damage or vandalism done in the Science Block.
6. To never cheat on written assignments, quizzes, and tests.
7. To follow safety rules in the lab.

Assessment Policy: The term grade will be based on the following:

Summative Assessment (Tests):                                                                          50%     

Formative Assessment (Class Activities, Quizzes, Lab Sessions, H.W. and Projects): 50%

Other materials: Science fair projects are highly recommended. Details will be given.

Academic Honesty Policy

Academic dishonesty in all its forms will not be tolerated and will result in varying consequences depending on the severity of the act.
Check out carefully the Academic Honesty Policy that is posted on the website for further details.