Here is what to look for tonight:
Physical Science: Today we went over the course policies. Make sure that you go over them with your child, and then sign and date them accordingly. I only require the bottom portion back.
Our first unit of the year covers scientific underpinnings. This unit will cover basics of what science is all about, measurement, graph making, and graph analysis. Some of these topics will be refresher, but it will certainly take it to a whole new level.
Chemistry: Today we went over the course policies. Make sure that you go over them with your child, and then sign and date them accordingly. I only require the bottom portion back. We also took a Chemistry Concepts exam. This standardized inventory is used to determine the level of understanding of basic chemical concepts. We will be using this same test at the end of the year, to ascertain how much your child's knowledge has grown.
Physics: Due to the morning assembly, Physics did not meet today.
AP Chemistry: Today we went over the course outline, grading, etc. Please review this outline, sign and date, and have your child return it by tomorrow. Also, handouts were given for how to handle lab book entries (for all labs), and also for their homework notebooks.
Each student was also given the textbook Chemsitry: The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change, 5 Steps to a 5: AP Chemistry Exam Review Guide, and AP Lab Manual 2nd Edition. Your child is responsible or taking care of these books, and will be assessed fines if they are not. They should cover the textbook, and keep the other two books at home.
The first set of homework problems is due on Tuesday, September 7, when we take our first quiz. This will cover chapter 1 of the textbook. Students are also encouraged to read through each chapter we study, and utilize the end of chapter resources for doing homework.
