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Welcome To Chemistry and Environmental Science Classes 2024-2025


Welcome students, parents, and guardians to my University Academy Charter High School web page. My name is Ms. Jolly Samuel. This is my sixth-year teaching at University Academy Charter High School, and I am looking forward to sharing the school year with all of you. Prior to joining the staff at UACHS, I taught at University High School in Newark for one year. Before that, I taught Chemistry for 25 years in Sultanate of Oman and India. 

 

During the 2024/2025 school year, I am teaching two sections of Honors Chemistry w/Lab, three sections of Chemistry w/Lab and one section of Environmental Science. I look forward to work with you to ensure the success of each student. 

 

I will use Schoology to post daily lessons and assignments as well as Pearson Realize for the textbook access and different activities. During the classes, students will receive instruction, practice work, and guidance from the teacher. 

 

Daily work includes:

  • A Do-Now assignment as a preparation work for a new lesson.
  • A PowerPoint presentation for a new lesson to read or a video to watch on Study.Com or YouTube.
  • An assignment related to the new lesson, can be an online interactivity on Gizmos or a written assignment on Schoology.
  • A closing assessment or homework on Schoology.

 

Daily work must be submitted on Schoology in order to be graded.

 

Missing assignment will reduce the overall average for the quarter. Don't fall behind, and remember your grade will be accounted for, among other criteria, by dated submissions.

 

I will be available for any help or clarification during every school day between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm. You can send me a message in Schoology or to the following email: 

[email protected]

 

Thank You and Stay Safe,

                                                                

Jolly Samuel

UACHS Chemistry Teacher

 

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Welcome to the Wonderful World of Chemistry
 
Grade Level: Grade 10
 
Chemistry Course Description:
Chemistry is the study of the structure and composition of matter that makes up living things and their environment. Chemistry also deals with the study of the changes of matter and the mechanisms by which changes occur. This course includes lectures, daily assignments and lab activities. Lab reports must be submitted, organizing data and answering questions for the experiment. This class cover topics such as Matter, Atomic Structure, Periodic Table, Chemical Bonds, Chemical Reactions, Solutions, and Nuclear Chemistry. 
 
Major Topics:
Unit 1: Structure and Properties of Matter
Unit 2: Chemical Bonding and Chemical Reactions
Unit 3: Mole Concept and Thermochemistry
Unit 4: States of Matter and Solutions
Unit 5: Reaction Kinetics, Chemical Equilibrium, Acids & Bases,
            and Nuclear Chemistry
 
Grading Policy: Each quarter will be graded as follows:
30% Class Participation, 25% Tests, 20% Labs/Projects, 15% Quizzzes, and 10% Homework.
 
I wish you all a successful, productive, and safe 2024-25 School Year!
 
Ms. Samuel
 

Course Overview

Environmental Science provides high school students an introduction to the study of the natural world and how it is influenced by human activity.  It is designed to show thematic connections between a variety of science disciplines including biology, chemistry, geology, botany, ecology, math, and physics. Students will explore the patterns and processes of Earth and how these are affected by natural and human impacts.  They will study environmental problems that our planet is facing today and various efforts to solve these problems, ultimately understanding the need for a sustainable future. The aim of this course is to increase students’ knowledge of the environmental challenges of today, while continuing to cultivate scientific critical thinking skills, and encourage problem solving.

Major Topics:

 Unit 1: Introduction to  Environmental Science.                                               Unit 2: Ecology                                                                                                     Unit 3: Humans and the Environment                                                                   Unit 4: Earth’s Resources                                                                                 Unit 5: Toward a Sustainable Future

Grading Policy: Each quarter will be graded as follows:
30% Class Participation, 25% Tests, 20% Labs/Projects, 15% Quizzzes, and 10% Homework.
 
I wish you all a successful, productive, and safe 2024-25 School Year!
 
Ms. Samuel