PHYSICAL SCIENCE CHEMISTRY COURSE INFORMATION

Kindra Zuberbuehler B.S. ChemEd, ACS Cert.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Chemistry is the study of matter and energy. In this course
you will develop critical thinking skills through the exploration of the chemical makeup of
the world around you. During your time you will participate in labs, group assignments,
individual practice, projects, and scientific writing. Participation and a positive attitude
are key to being successful in this course.
OUTLINE OF TOPICS:
Measurement
Properties of
Matter
Atomic
Structure
The Periodic
Table
Bonding
Chemical
Reactions

The Mole
Equilibrium
Properties of
Gases
Solutions
Acids & Bases
Nuclear
Chemistry

WEBSITE:
On the class website you will find a schedule for each unit which contains daily activities,
homework assignments, lecture and pre-lab videos, and due dates for all assignments.
You can access the site through the staff directory on the school website.
http://www.mrszuberbuehler.weebly.com
MATERIALS:
Calculator
Large 3-ring binder or Durable Folder
Notebook
CLASSROOM RULES:
All students are expected to adhere to the following rules in addition to school policy.
1. Be respectful to your teacher either myself of the teacher in the room.
2. Be respectful to your peers.
3. Be respectful to yourself.
4. At some point you most likely fail but we will work together to overcome.
5. All students will follow safety and clean up rules or will receive
consequences.
NOTE: This is a laboratory class. All students will follow safety and clean up rules or will
receive consequences.
GRADING PROCEDURE: All grades will be out of 100 points and then multiplied by the
following scale:
Percent of Quarter
Tests
45
Labs
35
Quizzes
10
Classwork
5

Homework
5
You will be expected to access your grades online and double-check your grades!!!
CHEMISTRY CLASS FORMAT:
This class is set up in a flipped format where students will get their direct instruction
through YouTube videos on my YouTube channel MrsZChemistryClass and do traditional
practice problems and labs during class time. You are strongly encouraged to
subscribe to the channel to access videos easier. This will be walked through on the
first day of class.
At the beginning of each unit you will receive a packet with all unit materials. At the
front of the packet are the guided notes that go along with each video followed by class
activities, practice worksheets, labs and extra credit opportunities. It is imperative that
you watch your videos AND take notes as they are assigned.
There will be multiple quizzes throughout each unit that you may make corrections on
and turn in stapled to your test to allow the test to replace lower quiz grades.
HOMEWORK POLICY:
The class is set up in a flipped format where your homework will mostly be to watch
and take notes on the assigned lecture video and to complete any class work that was
not completed in class.
LATE WORK:
Any work turned in after the given deadline is considered late and an automatic 10%
deduction to the grade earned will be applied. The only exception is if you have
discussed an alternative plan prior to the deadline with Mrs. Z and she has approved it.
Being absent from class the day a video is assigned does NOT mean you are exempt
from watching the video on time. Late work will be graded by the end of the quarter.
RETESTING:
Once per semester a student may take a retest of a unit test that went awry. Student
may retest provided they complete all homework and classwork for the unit, attend ARP
sessions to complete test corrections, and attend a second ARP session to review
material for the retest. The retest will be averaged with the original test grade or a 69
whichever is greater to calculate the final grade for that unit test. Remediated test
scores will not replace quiz and homework scores!
EXTRA HELP:
Mrs. Zs resource period is 4th hour. Time during ARP will be assigned if a student has a
D or below, missing test grade or significant assignment. Students may schedule to
attend ARP any day Tuesday - Friday.
EXAM:
There will be a final exam which will count for 20% of your final grade. No exemptions
allowed.
ABSENCES/MAKE-UP WORK:
It is YOUR responsibility to make up missed work. There is a make-up work crate on the
front counter and it is YOUR responsibility to check. All handouts will be in the crate. You

have 2 days for each day absent to make up your work. For example, if you are absent
on Tuesday and return on Wednesday your make up work is due on Friday. In addition,
please write ABSENT ON DATE ____ on top of all absent work to receive absent credit.
Any work that was due on the day you were absent will be due the day you return. If you
have questions, you will need to see me BEFORE or AFTER school NOT at the moment it
is being collected.

PARENT-TEACHER CONTACT:
This paper needs to be signed by the student and the parent/guardian to acknowledge
the material has been read and understood. (Syllabus can be found at
www.mrszuberbuehler.weebly.com under the Physical Science Chemistry page.)
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Student-printed
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Student-signature

Parent/guardian-printed

Parent/guardian-signature

For Parents:
One of my goals this semester is to increase parent communication. That means that I
would like to be proactive in letting parents/guardians know when their students grade
is dropping or if theyre acting out. I would also like to let parents/guardians know when
students have been making a good effort in class and encouraging and supporting
others.
I have found in the past that I am more likely to communicate with parents if I
have a good email address for them. Emails are easiest because I can send them at
any point during the day.
Mother/Guardian Email:
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Father/Guardian Email:
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Please check all that apply:
I would like to be included in weekly class updates

I would like to receive an email if my child

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Mother/Guardian Name and Phone:
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Father/Guardian Name and Phone:
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Expect an email after the first week of class, if you dont

receive it please email me right away.
Reach me at: kindra.zuberbuehler@saukprairieschools.org