Jessica Mather

High School Chemistry Teacher

(208)818-0893
jessicamatherr@gmail.com

General Chemistry
This course is designed to introduce the student to the captivating world that is chemistry.
Through lecture, lab work, writing, projects, and real world application we will together explore
the principles of chemistry. To be successful in this class you need to put forth a strong effort
and maintain a positive attitude and growth mindset. This class is founded on a sense of safety,
respect, and inclusion. Uncivilities and discrimination will not be tolerated. The goal is to foster
creativity and create lifelong learners while enjoying the vast knowledge that is chemistry.
Topics to be covered (subject to change as course progresses):
1. Matter and change
6. Formulas and
2. Atomic Structure
Compounds
3. Electron
7. Stoichiometry
configuration
8. Gases
4. The Periodic Law
9. Solutions
5. Chemical Bonding
10. Acids and Bases

11. Thermochemistry
12. Equilibrium
13. Redox Reactions
14. Intro to Organic
Chemistry
15. Electrochemistry

Needed Supplies: It will be necessary to have a designated space for just this course. A 2 3-ring
binder is recommended. One college ruled composition notebook will be necessary for lab work.
Internet access throughout the semester will be important for some of the course work. If internet
access is not available, please come to me and we can work something out.
Attendance: It will be difficult to make up missed lectures and lab work. Being physically
present and actively participating in the course is crucial to student success. If class needs to be
missed, please get notes or lab data from a peer before coming to me with questions. That being
said, if you have questions or concerns, please feel free to ask. Make up work will be due by the
number of days the student was absent. Tardiness will not be tolerated. After the first there will
be a verbal warning, after the second there will be a written warning, and after the third there will
be a phone call home and school administration may be involved.
Grading: Late work will only be accepted under pre-arranged instances and emergencies. To
receive credit on an assignment, work needs to be submitted by the due date. Assignments
received when the student has an unexcused absent will not receive credit.
Grade Scale:
A = 90-100
C = 70-79
F < 59
B = 80-89
D = 60-69
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this course, please do not hesitate to get in
contact with me. I look forward to the year ahead!