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Welcome to Chemistry!

Instructor:
Mrs. Reisener
Room # 812

jreisener@ccusd93.net
(480) 575-2504
A Few Elemental Chemistry Jokes…

 If H-two-O is the formula for water, what is the

formula for ice?

A: H-two-O-CUBED!

 Why do chemists call helium, curium, and barium the

medical elements?

A: Because if you can't helium or curium, you barium!

 What do you call a joke that is based on cobalt, radon,

and yttrium?

A: CoRnY.
 About Me

 My 18th year at CSHS and 20th year of teaching. I have also

taught middle school science.
 Undergraduate and graduate degrees in geology from UT-
Austin and UMass-Amherst.
 I like to collect rocks, minerals, and fossils and to go to gem
and mineral shows. I like hiking too!
 I have an 12 year old daughter named Aubreigh.
 Mr. Reisener (physics and geology teacher) is my husband
but we did not meet at CSHS. We met at UMass-Amherst.
 Fun Fact!! You can spell ReISeNEr from element symbols
of the Periodic Table! Try to spell your first or last name
that way. It’s really fun!
 Why I teach high school
science
 I like science and sharing what I’ve
learned with others!
 I like introducing young people to
chemistry for the first time!
 I like the excitement, fun, and humor
that young people bring to the
classroom!
 I like preparing young people for their
futures!
 Some of What Are We Going to
Learn and Do in Chemistry
 Properties, structure, and the classification of matter
 Describing physical and chemical changes in matter
 The development of the Modern Atomic Theory
 The Periodic Table of the Elements
 Types of chemical bonds and their influence on the properties
and behavior of matter
 Chemical reactions and nuclear reactions
 Proper measurement methods and working in the chemistry
laboratory
 Calculations in chemistry
 Learning Chemistry can be
Challenging, but…
 We do a lot of fun, collaborative, and hands-
on activities!
 We push you to challenge yourself!
 We will help you learn to think in new ways!
In real life you cannot simply memorize the
answers….you must be able to problem solve
and think outside the box!
 We will help prepare you for college and
future jobs! Chemistry is a gateway course
to many careers (natural sciences, food
science, engineering, environmental, health,
medical, pharmacy, cosmetology, etc.)
 Chemistry Classroom Rules –
Its About Respect, Safety, and
FALCON PRIDE!
1. Wear your student ID. It must be on a
lanyard around your neck!
2. Be on time to class, in seat at bell, and ready
to begin with notebook open and work out.
3. No food or drink is permitted, except water.
We are a nut-free classroom.
4. No cell phones can be on you or visible at any
time unless with prior teacher approval. They
must be turned off/muted and placed inside
backpacks before entering the classroom!
5. No horseplay in the classroom or lab (zero-
tolerance policy). The safety of all comes first!
6. Be kind and respectful to others and to
classroom materials and equipment. Clean up!
7. Participate (to maximize learning). Use your
time wisely (to minimize homework)
These rules are adapted from FALCON
PRIDE (see our school posters!)
Our Chemistry Book
 Bring your covered
book on
Wednesday, Aug.
14 (for points).

 You do NOT need it

every day, but…

 Bring it when
requested to do so.
 Supplies Needed Every Day
 3-ring binder (1” to 2”) with 5 dividers
 Notebook paper
 Pen, pencil, and eraser
 Metric Ruler
 Set of colored pencils or markers
 Grading pen and highlighter
 A scientific calculator (non-graphing).
Make sure it has an exponent key
(EE, EXP).
 A Positive Attitude!!!
 BRING ALL THIS TO CLASS ON
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 14. (For Points)
Exponent Key –
EE, EXP, x10n

Used for dealing with

very

big
and very small

numbers!

Avogadro’s Number: 6.02 x 1023 particles

Planck’s Constant: 6.626 x 10-34 J▪s
 Acceptable Non-Graphing Scientific
Calculators

Put your name on your calculator in SHARPIE marker.

Do NOT throw away the instruction manual!!
 Acceptable Non-Graphing Scientific
Calculators

I find these two a bit harder to use than the previous three, but if
you have either of these two calculators, we can still use them.
The Dollar Store also has scientific calculators For $1.00!
 Entering the Classroom
Procedure

• Accept the papers at the door that the teacher hands

to you as you are greeted!

• Proceed promptly and purposefully to your desk,

refraining from pausing in the back of the room or at
your friend’s desk to talk.

• Open your binder, insert your new papers, take out

your completed homework from the previous day, and
begin on the new warmup activity that is posted on the
front board. Once finished, read the board and your
new handouts in order to see what we will be learning
and doing. I will be around to check your homework.
 What about the Rest Room?
 You must ask me for the pass and sign out sheet. You
must fill out the sign out sheet fully and legibly. The
office collects these sheets weekly.
 Please choose an appropriate time to ask (during class
transitions is best).
 For the majority of the time, take care of personal
business during passing periods and at lunch.
 Do not come to class and then immediately ask me to go
to the restroom. Stop there on your way to my room
instead.
 First and Last Ten Minutes of Class – no Passes Written
– school policy.
 Extra credit points awarded at end of semester for not
using your “out of class” passes (3)
 You really cannot afford to miss class time! Use
the pass sparingly! I will notify administration
about those persons who are abusing the pass.
 Easy First Assignment!
Download, print, read, sign (all spots),
and bring for Monday, 8/12/19:
1) Syllabus (1 copy). All pages. Signed!
2) Safety contract (2 copies). Both Signed!
3) Cover textbook! (see funny video clip)
Bring text and other supplies to class on
Wednesday , 8/14/19. Have at least
paper, pencil/pen, and folder until
then.
 How to Access My Web Page
 Demo…
- Main page
- Dowloads and supplies list
- Calendar
- Digital learning
- Cover your book video clip
(vintage and awesome!)
 Student Computer Login
 Use the following for your password:
yyyymmdd (8 digits)
 For example, if you were born on January 05, 1998
19980105
 Change your passwords ASAP to something you
can remember!
 All students have school gmail at:
XXXXX@ccusd93.net
 Remind.com Enrollment
 P. 1 Text “@jreisp1” to 81010
 P. 2 Text “@jreisp2” to 81010
 P. 3 Text “@jreisp3” to 81010
 P. 4 Text “@jreisp4” to 81010
 P. 6 Text “@jreisp6” to 81010
 Google Classroom Enrollment
Log into google account using student email:
xxxxx@ccusd93.net
Click the “Waffle” and Choose Google Classroom
Click the “+” to add a new class.
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Period 2: txh15qe
Period 3: hf39kp
Period 4: 1y70e4
Period 6: j9g4sk
At the end of class…
The teacher dismisses you, not the bell.
Stay seated. I will always try to let you
out on time!

Cleanup is the last 1-2 minutes of class,

not before then unless we are doing a lab.

Please do not line up at the door.

Sometime I do a “ticket” out the door.