Course Overview

Course Information Instructor: Email: Class website: Voice mail: Classroom: Education:

Mr. Rozelle [email protected] https://sites.google.com/a/jeffcoschools.us/rozelle-homepage/ (303) 982-1970 ext. 3080 ST-217







Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering Minor, Business and Economics Colorado School of Mines, 1998-2002







Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction Colorado Christian University, 2004-2005



Advanced Placement Chemistry Training - Advanced Placement Chemistry Exam Reader 2012,2013,2014, 2015, 2016 - IB Chemistry Training 2008 - Cherry Creek High School, Summer 2006 - University of Northern Colorado, Summer 2005

Pre-Requisites It is a requirement of this course that all students successfully complete a first year chemistry course prior to enrolling in AP Chemistry (completion of honors chemistry strongly recommended). In addition, students must have successfully completed Algebra II and be concurrently enrolled in or have successfully completed Pre-Calculus. It is highly desirable for students to continue in mathematics and complete a comprehensive four year secondary science program. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that AP Chemistry not replace any other fundamental science curriculum. Students are encouraged to either concurrently enroll in or have completed a general physics course if taking AP Chemistry. Course Design This AP Chemistry course is designed to be the equivalent of the general chemistry courses taken during the first two semesters of college. In this course students will attain a depth of understanding of fundamentals and a competence in dealing with chemical problems. The ability to problem solve, think clearly, and express ideas in both oral and written form with clarity and logic are all skills that will be honed throughout the course. Learning chemistry requires both the assimilation of many new concepts and the development of analytical skills. Strong study habits are a must because of the demands that this course will place on the students learning skills and time management. Falling behind will result in difficulty in recalling previous material and relating to current topics. Having a clear focus in studying material, on the other hand, will allow students to recognize the relevance of new material and keep good lecture notes. | A.P. Chemistry 2016-2017

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The major topics addressed in both depth and breadth are: - Big Idea #1: The chemical elements are fundamental building materials of matter, and all matter can be understood in terms of arrangements of atoms. These atoms retain their identity in chemical reactions. -

Big Idea #2: Chemical and physical properties of materials can be explained by the structure and the arrangement of atoms, ions, or molecules and the forces between them. Big Idea #3: Changes in matter involve the rearrangement and/or reorganization of atoms and/or the transfer of electrons. Big Idea #4: Rates of chemical reactions are determined by details of the molecular collisions. Big Idea #5: The laws of thermodynamics describe the essential role of energy and explain and predict the direction of changes in matter. Big Idea #6: Any bond or intermolecular attraction that can be formed can be broken. These two processes are in a dynamic competition, sensitive to initial conditions and external perturbations.

Chemistry is best learned through direct experience or firsthand interactions with substances and materials. In fact, research shows that “…increased laboratory time is correlated with higher AP grades.” The laboratory, in essence, is where chemistry becomes alive, and where abstract concepts from lecture and class work are demonstrated or verified. Each laboratory exercise will challenge students to: • Think analytically and to reduce problems to identifiable, answerable questions • Understand problems expressed as experimental questions • Design and carry out experiments that answer questions • Manipulate data acquired during an experiment • Make conclusions and evaluate the quality and validity of such conclusions, and propose further questions for study • Communicate accurately and meaningfully about observations and conclusions. To document this time and have a record of laboratory investigations each student will be required to maintain a laboratory notebook in order for reports to be readily reviewed. The A.P. Chemistry Exam All students enrolled in AP Chemistry are required to take the AP Chemistry Exam in the spring. The College Board has recently stated that “no credence is given to students for AP designation on their high school transcript if there is not a matching AP score”. In addition, research shows that taking the AP exam benefits college bound students regardless of the AP score. In fact, students double their chances of graduating from college with every AP class that they successfully complete in high school.

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Textbook and Laboratory Notebook Information Zumdahl, Steven and Susan Zumdahl. Chemistry, 8th Edition. Cengage Learning, 2008. ISBN-10: 0547125321 | ISBN-13: 978-0547125329 Students must purchase the class textbook and bring it with them to class each day. Many textbook websites sell this book, used and new, at a reasonable price. Prices can range anywhere from $30-$100. (if desired, there are also solutions manuals and study guides that can be purchased for this textbook). Many of the current A.P. Chemistry students may be willing to sell their textbook also. Laboratory Notebook (hardbound, duplicate copies) All students will also be required to purchase a composition notebook to keep a record of all laboratory work. Your laboratory notebook must have carbon paper that allows you to tear out a copy of your work and submit it. Students should bring their laboratory notebook to class each day.

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1. What was your favorite part of the first year chemistry class you took? What was your least favorite part? Explain. 2. Why are you taking A.P. Chemistry? What do you hope to gain from taking this course? 3. What have you heard about the course? What are you most excited about? What are you most worried about?

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