MEET YOUR TEACHER

MS. CINDY CARPENTER

HIGH SCHOOL
CHEMISTRY

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Name: Cindy Carpenter
Birthday: October 11, 1983
Hometown: Warsaw
Family: Just me and the rodents!
Pets: Quark and Boson (adorable rats)
Hobbies: Drawing, writing, making AWESOME
cosplays, reading everything from comic books to
Russian literature, playing guitar, playing Dungeons
& Dragons, listening to music of all kinds, watching
TED Talks, and exploring the universe via telescope
Boson (naked rat) and Quark
(fancy/furry rat). Like their
namesakes, they are difficult to
photograph.

 SCIENCE!
Halloween

TOP TEN
FAVORITE
THINGS

Modest Mussorgsky
Baba Ganoush
Sushi
Star Wars
Coffee
Star Trek: The Original Series
Art Museums
Cosmos by Carl Sagan

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
Respect!

Participation!

Keep your workspace clean and clear of

distractions

Respect Your Classmates

Keep your hands, property, and comments

to yourself

Respect the Classroom

Respect Your Instructor

I dont ask to be your favorite person. I just

ask that you listen, follow instructions, and
try your best.

Participate in Discussions

All ideas are welcome! Science is about

new ideas, and everyone in this class
has the potential to change the world
WITH YOUR MIND!

Participate in Labs

This is required for Chemistry, not to

mention it is the BEST part of
Chemistry. Reading about reactions is
not half as fun as doing it yourself!

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
Safety First!

Ask Questions!

Chemistry is not for the fashion

conscious. Have a shirt on hand for lab
days that can be stained without
causing tears

Dress For Success

If you dont know, theres a good chance someone else doesnt know
either.

I am not psychic

If you dont ask, I will assume you are a

secret expert on the subject and will treat
you as such until proven otherwise, such
as through quizzes and tests.

THAT IS NOT THE TIME FOR ME TO FIND

OUT YOU DO NOT KNOW SOMETHING!

Follow Instructions

Each lab will have specific instructions

and procedures in place that must be
followed for your and your classmates
safety

Emails are welcome for those who are shy

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
Be Prepared!

I was a student, and I know that life

outside of the classroom exists. As your
instructor, I will give you ample time for
assignments. If there is a problem, let
me know ahead of time, not when
something is due.

Turn in assignments in a timely manner

You and You alone are responsible for your grade

I give you instruction and evaluate your

work. Minimal effort usually equals
minimal reward.

SUMMARY OF HIGH SCHOOL CONTENT

Matter and its
Interactions

Energy

Structure and Properties of Matter

Conservation of Matter and Mass

Nuclear Process

Motion and Stability

Forces and Motion

Types of Interaction

Definitions of Energy
Conservation of Energy and Energy Transfer
Relationship Between Energy and Forces
Energy in Chemical Processes and Everyday
Life

Waves and Their

Applications in
Technologies for
Information Transfer

Wave Properties
Electromagnetic Radiation

TIPS FOR SUCCESS IN THIS CLASS

Set Personal Goals

Ask yourself what you want to achieve by taking this class. Good grades? Scientific
understanding? Yet another credit area achieved? Not falling asleep? THINK BIG!

Develop Quality Study Habits!

Survey, Question, Read, Recall, and Review!

Survey Look through the text or assignment to get an idea of what you will be learning

Question Think of questions you would like to have answered by the text or assignment

Read Read through the text in one sitting

Recall Revisit your original questions. Were they answered?

Review Focus on important or difficult sections and review

TIPS FOR SUCCESS IN THIS CLASS

Avoid Procrastination

Break up assignments into bite size sections so you are not running around like mad the
night before an assignment is due.

Keep Track of Assignments and Due Dates

Use a day planner or (if you own one) your smartphones calendar feature to keep track of
assignments.

Eat Right, Drink Water, and Get Plenty of Sleep

Take care of your human body. It houses your brain.

WORKS CITED
http://www.studygs.net/texred2.htm
http://dese.mo.gov/sites/default/files/curr-mls-standards-sci-6-12-sboe-2016.pdf