Chemistry Extra Credit

EXTRA CREDIT for CHM 1025C and CHM 1032C Fall 2020 Instructor: Hailey Throughout the semester you may earn up to, but not more than, 10 points extra credit from the following choices.

(1) HOMEWORK (1025C and 1032C) OR SMARTBOOK (1032C): If you complete up to 10 points more than maximum points of homework (1025C and 1032C) or SmartBook (1032C only) the extra 10 points will be counted as extra credit. Deadline: Due dates are online. The amount of extra credit (up to 10 points) is determined at end of course.

(2) FIND A CURRENT TOPIC: Find a topic on social media or in a news sources that relates to chemistry and bring it to class. If accepted you will receive 2 points for each topic. (10 point maximum). Deadline: Final Exam

(3) ARTICLES: You may look in current, non-scientific newspapers and magazines (online sources are acceptable) for articles relating to chemistry. Read the article, clip out, copy, or scan the article, write a minimum of one paragraph (10 or more sentences) describing how chemistry is related to the article and submit it. If accepted, you will receive 5 points for each article up to two articles (10 point maximum). Include the source and date (must be from 2015 or later) of the article in order to receive full credit. Do not include articles on medical advances or biochemistry unless it directly relates to something we have discussed in class. Do not use printed or online scientific journals or magazines, such as Science Daily or Scientific American. Deadline: Final Exam

(4) TUTORIAL WEBSITES: Find websites, such as tutorials or explanations, related to topics in class. Turn in

the address and/or a printout of the first page and a description of how the website is helpful to you. If accepted, you will receive two points for each website up to five websites (10 point maximum). Deadline: Final Exam

(5) DEMONSTRATIONS: You may perform a simple chemical demonstration that illustrates a concept or

topic discussed in lecture or lab for 10 points. You will video theThe demonstration must be sufficiently detailed for your classmates to understand the chemistry behind the demonstration. It is helpful to include a written description of the experiment performed and an explanation of the results. Copies will be made available to the class. If you are interested, see instructor for ideas. All demonstrations must be approved and are limited to the available supplies. Deadline: Arrange with instructor to do the demonstration in class before the last exam

(6) CHEMISTRY IN YOUR WORK: Do you do chemistry at work? A dental office? In the Navy? Radiology?

Pharmacy? Newspaper? Tell us about the chemistry at work. Follow the guidelines for (4) DEMONSTRATIONS. Worth up to 10 points. Deadline: Arrange with instructor to do the demonstration in class before the last exam