Chemistry Binder Log

First Semester, First Quarter

Important:
This binder log is subject to adaptation.
Keeping a binder is mandatory for our class, but turning it in for points is optional.
A log sheet is mandatory. You may downolad or print this log sheet or copy this on paper. The log sheet may not print completely with some browsers. Check your printed copy.

Dates are subject to adjustment and changes.
As part of the log sheet, it is suggested to write in your raw score, percent, and letter grade for each graded assignment.
This is not a cumulative list all year, as only key assignments are retained for the new quarter. Students may keep older unlisted items in another place if desired.
Assignments with points can be found in the online gradebook.
Assignments marked "NA" count for points toward the binder grade only.
An "NA" assignment must be completed for the page to earn any points.

Items listed in boldface must remain in the binder for the entire school year.
Date Page Assignment Possible Points
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BINDER LOG SHEET (print, write, or download)

 NA
 
SECTION 1: GENERAL HANDOUTS ("G.H.")
These papers may be kept electronically.
These papers must stay in this section for both semesters.
8/11/26 G.H. 1 Chem reference sheet (two pages) NA
8/11/26 G.H. 2
H only		 Chem IH Lab Guidelines NA
8/25/26 G.H. 3a

Periodic table #1 (in sheet protector if hard copy)

FIRST QUARTER - must be labeled with the following:
a) Group numbers - Roman numeral and letter
b) staircase (metal-nonmetal divider)
c) "ALL TRENDS INCREASE TOWARD FLUORINE EXCEPT FOR RADIUS"
d) charge chant (major ionic charges)
e) H is a non-metal
f) He has two dots (He:)
g) Super Seven (7 diatomic molecules)

SECOND QUARTER - must be labeled with the following:
h) electron configuration labels
i) Sn and Pb = +2 or +4; need Roman numerals
j) MIDDLE METALS need Roman numerals when naming except...
k) Ag = +1, Cd = +2, Zn = +2; no Roman numerals

 NA
Q2 G.H. 3b Periodic table #2
(in sheet protector if hard copy, back-to-back with periodic table #1)		 NA
 

SECTION 2: NOTES ("N")
"Teacher notes" must be printed or downloaded, and processing "student notes" must accompany them.
Teacher and student notes may be kept electronically.
Unit scales should be checked off as applicable.
These papers must stay in this section for both semesters.

FIRST SEMESTER NOTES:
8/18/26 N 1 UNIT 1 SCALE - Ch. 1 parts 1 & 2 NA
8/18/26 N 2 Ch. 1 part 1 Teacher Notes / Student Notes NA
8/25/26 N 3 Ch. 1 part 2 Teacher Notes / Student Notes NA
8/25/26 N 4 UNIT 2 SCALE - Ch. 2 NA
9/11/26 N 5 Ch. 2 Teacher Notes / Student Notes NA
9/11/26 N 6 UNIT 3 SCALE - Ch. 3/23, 4 NA
9/22/26 N 7 Ch. 3 Teacher Notes / Student Notes NA
9/28/26 N 8 Ch. 23 Teacher Notes / Student Notes NA
 
SECTION 3: CLASSWORK & HOMEWORK ("C.H.")
Hard copies of these papers must be kept.
Each practice must have a minimum of FIVE questions completed for binder check.
8/13/26 C.H. 1 Safety Mini-Poster NA
8/19/26 C.H. 2 The Nature of Science: Scientific Method - #1 of 2  (8 Q) NA
8/19/26 C.H. 3 The Nature of Science: Experimental Design - #2 of 2 (15 Q) NA
8/24/26 optional Ch. 1 part 1 Test Review opt. 10
8/25/26 C.H. 4 Chem. Metric Conversions - #1 of 6 (12 Q) NA
8/25/26 C.H. 5 SI & Metrics Practice - #2 of 6 (40 Q) NA
8/26/26 C.H. 6 Density Practice - #3 of 6 (16 Q) NA
8/27/26 C.H. 7 Sig.Fig Practice 1 - #4 of 6 (20 Q)  NA
8/28/26 C.H. 8 Dimensional Analysis "DA" Practice 1 - #5 of 6 (22 Q)  NA
8/28/26 optional Sig.Fig., Sci.Not., Density Practice - #6 of 6 (38 Q) NA
9/1/26 C.H. 9 Ch. 1 Chapter Work (selected book problems and at least five questions per practice) 20
9/4/26 optional Ch.1 Part 2 Test Review opt. 10
9/16/26 C.H. 10 Ch. 2 Chapter Work (selected book problems; no practices) 20
9/17/26 optional Ch. 2 Test Review opt. 10
9/16/26 optional for most Ch. 1 part 2 Remedial Assignment: Sig. Fig. Practice 2 and D.A. Practice 2 (mandatory if below a C on Ch. 1 part 2 Test) 34
9/24/26 C.H. 11 Atomic Practice #1 (20 Q) NA
9/24/26 C.H. 12 Atomic Practice #2 (14 Q) NA
9/30/26 C.H. 13 Ch. 3 Chapter Work (selected book problems and at least five questions per practice) 20

10/2/26

 optional Ch. 3/23 Test Review opt. 10
10/7/26 optional Science Articles assignment 1 (2 articles) opt. 20
10/7/26 optional Science Articles assignment 2 (2 articles) opt. 20
10/8/26
 optional Mole Project opt. 200
10/9/26
 not in binder Chem Cycle 1 Assessment NA


SECTION 4: LABS ("L")
Hard copies of these papers must be kept, except for the equipment lab, which can be done electronically.. .
8/17/26 L 1 Equipment Lab (all 40 Q must be completed) NA
8/19/26 L 2 Bubble Lab 10
9/2/26 L 3 Density Lab, short version 10
9/30/26 L 4 Separation of a Mixture Lab 20
10/1/26 L 5 Radioactivity and Half-Life (Coin Flip) Lab NA
10/6/26 L 6 “Candium” Lab 10

SECTION 5: TESTS ("T")
Hard copies of these papers must be kept.
Test corrections can be on the original test paper.
ongoing   Polyatomic Ion Brain Dumps NA
8/20/26 T 1 Polyatomic Ion Quiz 1 (28 honors, 7 regular) 28 or 7
8/24/26 T 2 Ch. 1 part 1 Test 200
8/31/26 T 3 Polyatomic Ion Quiz 2 (28 honors, 13 regular) 28 or 13
9//3/26 optional Ch. 1 part 1 Test Corrections opt. 10
9/4/26 T 4 Ch. 1 part 2 Test 200
9/10/26 optional Ch. 1 part 2 Test Corrections opt. 10
9/15/26 T 5 Polyatomic Ion Quiz 3 (28 honors, 17 regular) 28 or 17
9/17/26 T 6 Ch. 2 Test 200
9/23/26 optional Ch. 2 Test Corrections opt. 10
10/2/26 T 7 Ch. 3/23 Test 200
10/8/26 T 8 Polyatomic Ion Quiz 4 (28 honors, 21 regular) 28 or 21

Chemistry binders are worth 100 points each time they are scored. Every page that is checked is worth points toward the total.

Binders are due near the end of each quarter.

Next binder check (honors and regular):
Wed. 10/7/26

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