Introduction

Welcome to the website for Mr. Bursch's science classes at Willow Glen High School. If you are a student or parent, check this site daily for information and updates on homework, testing, projects, events, and other happenings in the classroom. Want more from this site? Help me make it better by suggesting additional features!

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Daily Summary 12-1

Biology (1,3)

IN CLASS:
Go over worksheet 9-1 on Cellular respiration
In class Reading on Energy and ATP
Answer section assessment questions for 8-1 and draw ADP/ATP

HW:

Biology (2,5,6)

IN CLASS:
Go over worksheet 9-1 on Cellular respiration
In class Reading on Energy and ATP
Answer section assessment questions for 8-1 and draw ADP/ATP

HW: Answer Section 9-1 assessment questions (honors only)

Monday, November 30, 2009

Daily Summary 11-30

Biology (1,3)

IN CLASS:
Vocabulary Word Search and Definitions
WS 9-1 on Cellular respiration

HW: Finish WS 9-1 on Cellular respiration


Biology (2,5,6)

IN CLASS:
Vocabulary Word Search and Definitions
WS 9-1 on Cellular respiration

HW: Finish WS 9-1 on Cellular respiration

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Daily Summary 11-25

Biology (1,3)

IN CLASS:
Continue watching Food Inc.

HW:


Biology (2,5,6)

IN CLASS:
Continue watching Food Inc.

HW:

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Daily Summary 11-24

Biology (1,3)

IN CLASS:
Unit Exam
Watch first part of Food Inc.

HW:


Biology (2,5,6)

IN CLASS:
Unit Exam
Watch first part of Food Inc.

HW:

Monday, November 23, 2009

Daily Summary 11-23

Biology (1,3)

IN CLASS:
Review for cells unit exam

HW: Study for cells unit exam


Biology (2,5,6)

IN CLASS:
Review for cells unit exam

HW: Study for Unit exam

Friday, November 20, 2009

Daily Summary 11-20

Biology (1,3)

IN CLASS:
Finish Egg Diffusion Demo
Quiz on Cell Membrane

HW:

Biology (2,5,6)

IN CLASS:
Finish Egg Diffusion Demo (Lab for Honors)
Quiz on Cell Membrane

HW:

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Daily Summary 11-19

Biology (1,3)

IN CLASS:
Set up Egg Diffusion Demo
Notes on Active Transport
Venn Diagram on Active Transport vs. Passive Transport

HW: Finish Venn Diagram

Biology (2,5,6)

IN CLASS:
Set up Egg Diffusion Demo/Lab (honors)
Notes on Active Transport (except honors)
Venn Diagram on Active Transport vs. Passive Transport

HW: Finish Venn Diagram

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Daily Summary 11-18

Biology (1,3)

IN CLASS:
Review Vocab
Frayer Model Diagram on Passive Transport
Diffusion Demos
Continue Notes on Movement across the membrane

HW:


Biology (2,5,6)

IN CLASS:
Review Vocab
Frayer Model Diagram on Passive Transport
Diffusion Demos
Continue Notes on Movement across the membrane (Except Honors)
Assign groups for eggcellent diffusion lab (honors only)

HW:

Friday, November 6, 2009

Daily Summary 11-6

Biology (1,3)

IN CLASS:
Cell Drawings and Venn Diagrams
Assemble Enzyme and Intro to Cells Work Packet

HW: Work on part 2 of nutrition project--enter information from food log (part 1) into website


Honors Biology (2,5,6)

IN CLASS:
Tour of the cell--notes on cell organelles and structures
Cell attention game
Assemble Enzyme and Intro to Cells Work Packet

HW: Cell Drawings and Venn Diagram (Honors Only)

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Daily Summary 11-5

Biology (1,3,5,6)

IN CLASS:
Turn in vocabulary flash cards
Go to computer lab to begin part 2 of nutrition project

HW: Work on part 2 of nutrition project--enter information from food log (part 1) into website


Honors Biology (2)

IN CLASS:
Turn in vocabulary flash cards
Go to computer lab to begin part 2 of nutrition project

HW: Work on part 2 of nutrition project--enter information from food log (part 1) into website

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Daily Summary 11-4

Biology (1,3,5,6)

IN CLASS:
Review HW--Guided reading worksheet on cell theory
Introduction to light microscopes and their proper use
Microscope activity: looking at cells

HW: Finish vocabulary flashcards


Honors Biology (2)

Review HW--Guided reading worksheet on cell theory
Introduction to light microscopes and their proper use
Microscope activity: looking at cells

HW: Finish vocabulary flashcards

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Daily Summary 11-3

Biology (1,3,5,6)

IN CLASS:
Introduction to cells and cell theory
Guided reading worksheet on cells (7-1)

HW: Finish worksheet AND work on vocabulary flashcards


Honors Biology (2)

IN CLASS:
Introduction to cells and cell theory
Guided reading worksheet on cells (7-1)
Section assessment questions (chapter 7, section 1), 1 through 5

HW: Finish worksheet, section questions, AND work on vocabulary flashcards

Monday, November 2, 2009

Daily Summary 11-2

Biology (1,3,5,6)

IN CLASS:
Enzyme Summary on Freyer Diagram
Digestive Enzyme Video and Questions
Explain vocabulary flashcard assignment

HW: work on vocabulary flashcards


Honors Biology (2)

IN CLASS:
Enzyme Summary on Freyer Diagram
Digestive Enzyme Video and Questions
Explain vocabulary flashcard assignment

HW: work on vocabulary flashcards

Friday, October 30, 2009

Daily Summary 10-30

Biology (1,3,5,6)

IN CLASS:
Finish Toothpickase Activity
Enzyme review WS
Assemble Nutrition and Enzyme Work Packet and turn in
Turn in food log

HW: Have a fun and safe Halloween!


Honors Biology (2)

IN CLASS:

Finish Toothpickase Activity -- part 2
Enzyme review WS
Assemble Nutrition and Enzyme Work Packet and turn in
Turn in food log

HW: Have a fun and safe Halloween!

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Daily Summary 10-29

Biology (1,3,5,6)

IN CLASS:

Finish Notes on enzymes
Toothpickase Activity

HW: Fill out Day 3 log sheet for part 1 of nutrition project


Honors Biology (2)

IN CLASS:

Finish Notes on enzymes
Toothpickase Activity

HW: Fill out Day 3 log sheet for part 1 of nutrition project

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Daily Summary 10-28

Biology (1,3,5,6)

IN CLASS:

Read section 2-4 in class and answer section assessment questions 1 through 4
Start notes on enzymes

HW: Fill out Day 2 log sheet for part 1 of nutrition project


Honors Biology (2)

IN CLASS:
Cooking with Coconut Oil
Notes on enzymes

HW: Fill out Day 2 log sheet for part 1 of nutrition project

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Daily Summary 10-27

Biology (1,3,5,6)

IN CLASS:

Finish Notes on reading a food label
Reading a food label Activity
Introduce Nutrition Project

HW: Fill out Day 1 log sheet for part 1 of nutrition project


Honors Biology (2)

IN CLASS:

Finish Notes on reading a food label
Reading a food label Activity
Introduce Nutrition Project

HW: Fill out Day 1 log sheet for part 1 of nutrition project

Monday, October 26, 2009

Daily Summary 10-26

Biology (Periods 1,3,5,6)

IN CLASS:
Finish watching video clips on fast food experiments
Start notes on reading a food label

HW: Bring in food label with nutrition information


Honors Biology (Period 2)

IN CLASS:
Finish watching video clips on fast food experiments
Start notes on reading a food label

HW: Bring in food label with nutrition information

Friday, October 23, 2009

Daily Summary 10-23

Biology (Periods 1, 5, 6)

IN CLASS:
Go over crossword puzzle and concept map
Quiz
Assemble Macromolecule Work Packet and turn in

HW: Bring in food label with nutrition information


Biology (Period 3)

IN CLASS:
Carbon compounds WS
Assemble Macromolecule Work Packet and turn in

HW: Bring in food label with nutrition information


Honors Biology (Period 2)

IN CLASS:
Go over crossword puzzle and concept map
Quiz
Assemble Macromolecule Work Packet and turn in

HW: Bring in food label with nutrition information

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Daily Summary 10-22

Biology (Periods 1, 5, 6)

IN CLASS:
Review Carbon Compounds WS
Create your own quiz questions
Finish molecular models

HW: Macromolecule Crossword Puzzle and Concept Map


Biology (Period 3)

IN CLASS:
Review Macromolecule Crossword Puzzle
Molecular Drawings

HW: Finish Drawings


Honors Biology (Period 2)

IN CLASS:
Review Carbon Compounds WS
Create your own quiz questions
Finish molecular models

HW: Macromolecule Crossword Puzzle and Concept Map

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Daily Summary 10-21

Biology (Periods 1, 5, 6)

IN CLASS:
Molecular Modeling

HW: Read Section 2-4


Biology (Period 3)

IN CLASS:
Macromolecule Crossword Puzzle
Molecular Drawings

HW: Read Section 2-4


Honors Biology (Period 2)

IN CLASS:
Molecular Modeling

HW: Read Section 2-4, Answer Section Assessment questions, #1 through 5

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Daily Summary 10-20

Biology (Periods 1, 3, 5, 6)

IN CLASS:
Notes on Macromolecules
Macromolecule identity guessing game

HW: Periods 1,5,6 NONE!, Period 3 complete carbon compound worksheet


Honors Biology (Period 2)

IN CLASS:
Notes on Macromolecules
Macromolecule identity guessing game


HW: 2-3 Section Assessment questions, #1 through 4

Monday, October 19, 2009

Daily Summary 10-19

Biology (Periods 1, 3, 5, 6)

IN CLASS:
Vocabulary word search and definitions
Jigsaw activity on macromolecules

HW: Carbon Compounds Worksheet


Honors Biology (Period 2)

IN CLASS:
Vocabulary word search and definitions
Jigsaw activity on macromolecules


HW: Carbon Compounds Worksheet

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Daily Summary 10-16

Biology (Periods 1, 3, 5, 6)

IN CLASS:
Turn in WUQs
Finish watching "Earth" and answer questions

HW: NONE!


Honors Biology (Period 2)

IN CLASS:
Turn in WUQs
Present posters
Finish watching "Earth"


HW: NONE!

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Daily Summary 10-15

Biology (Periods 1, 3, 5, 6)

IN CLASS:
Ecology Unit Exam

HW: NONE!


Honors Biology (Period 2)

IN CLASS:
Ecology Unit Exam

HW: NONE!

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Daily Summary 10-14

Biology (Periods 1, 3, 5, 6)

REMINDER: ECOLOGY UNIT EXAM TOMORROW!

IN CLASS:
Go over Ecology Review Packet

HW: Study for Exam!


Honors Biology (Period 2)

REMINDER: ECOLOGY UNIT EXAM TOMORROW!

IN CLASS:
Go over Ecology Review Packet

HW: Study for Exam!

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Daily Summary 10-13

Biology (Periods 1, 3, 5, 6)

REMINDER: ECOLOGY UNIT EXAM ON THURSDAY!

IN CLASS:
Watch "Earth" in class and answer questions in class

HW: Finish Ecology Review Packet by Wednesday


Honors Biology (Period 2)

REMINDER: ECOLOGY UNIT EXAM ON THURSDAY!

IN CLASS:
Watch "Earth" in class and answer questions in class

HW: Finish Ecology Review Packet by Wednesday, work on human impact poster project (Due Wednesday)

Monday, October 12, 2009

Daily Summary 10-12

Biology (Periods 1, 3, 5, 6)

REMINDER: ECOLOGY UNIT EXAM ON THURSDAY!

IN CLASS:
Turn in Ecology Portfolios
Work on Ecology Review Packet
Ecology Jeopardy

HW: Finish Ecology Review Packet by Wednesday


Honors Biology (Period 2)

REMINDER: ECOLOGY UNIT EXAM ON THURSDAY!

IN CLASS:
Turn in Ecology Portfolios
Work on Ecology Review Packet
Ecology Jeopardy

HW: Finish Ecology Review Packet by Wednesday, work on human impact poster project (Due Wednesday)

Friday, October 9, 2009

Daily Summary 10-9

Biology (Periods 1, 3, 5, 6)

IN CLASS:
Assemble Ecology Portfolios

HW: finish Ecology Portfolio

Honors Biology (Period 2)

IN CLASS:
Assemble Ecology Portfolios

HW: finish Ecology Portfolio, work on human impact poster project

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Daily Summary 10-8

Biology (Periods 1, 3, 5, 6)

IN CLASS:
Benchmark exam
watch END of "Bart the Mother" video clip

HW: answer questions on "Bart the Mother" video clip if not finished

Honors Biology (Period 2)

IN CLASS:
Benchmark exam
watch END of "Bart the Mother" video clip

HW: answer questions on "Bart the Mother" video clip if not finished

Daily Summary 10-7

Biology (Periods 1, 3, 5, 6)

IN CLASS:
Review Vocab for lesson
presentation/notes on biodiversity
answer key concept questions
watch "Bart the Mother" video clip

HW: answer questions on "Bart the Mother" video clip

Honors Biology (Period 2)

IN CLASS:
Review Vocab for lesson
presentation/notes on biodiversity
answer key concept questions
watch "Bart the Mother" video clip

HW: answer questions on "Bart the Mother" video clip

Daily Summary 10-6

Biology (Periods 1, 3, 5, 6)

IN CLASS:
BIOME PROJECTS DUE
Notes on Wise use of resources
"Back Track" Activity

HW: finish defining vocabulary terms and complete pre-reading worksheet for chapter 6


Honors Biology (Period 2)

IN CLASS:
BIOME PROJECTS DUE
Notes on Wise use of resources
"Back Track" Activity

HW: Create Double entry organizer by folding a sheet of paper in half, listing human activities from chapter 6, section 1 in the left side, and the consequences of these activities on the right

Monday, October 5, 2009

Daily Summary 10-5

REMINDER FOR ALL CLASSES: BIOME SHOEBOX PROJECTS ARE DUE TOMORROW!!!!

Biology (Periods 1, 3, 5, 6)

IN CLASS:
vocab for chapter 6
pre-reading worksheet for chapter 6

HW: finish pre-reading worksheet for chapter 6


Honors Biology (Period 2)

IN CLASS:
vocab for chapter 6
pre-reading worksheet for chapter 6

HW: Create Double entry organizer by folding a sheet of paper in half, listing human activities from chapter 6, section 1 in the left side, and the consequences of these activities on the right

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Daily Summary 10-2

Biology (Periods 1, 3, 5, 6)

IN CLASS:
Review HW
Ecology Quiz 3
Introduction to Chapter 6 Vocab

HW: NONE

Honors Biology (Period 2)

IN CLASS:
Review HW
Ecology Quiz 3
Introduction to Chapter 6 Vocab

HW: NONE

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Daily Summary 10-1

Biology (Periods 1, 3, 5, 6)

Topic:
Review HW
Issues and Decisions: Humans Interferring in the balance of predator-prey relationships

HW: Chapter 5 review worksheet AND study for quiz!


Honors Biology (Period 2)

Topic:
Review HW
Finish Rabbit Eats Lion Population Lab Activity and turn in

HW: Chapter 5 review worksheet AND study for quiz!

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Daily Summary 9-30

Biology (Periods 1, 3, 5, 6)

Topic:
Finish Rabbit Eats Lion Population Lab Activity, Analyze and Graph Data

HW: 5-3 Section Assesment Questions, 1 to 4


Honors Biology (Period 2)

Topic:
Finish Rabbit Eats Lion Population Lab Activity, Analyze and Graph Data

HW: 5-3 Section Assessment Questions (all) AND
Finish Conclusion Questions for Lab Activity

Daily Summary 9-29

Biology (Periods 1, 3, 5, 6)

Topic:
Vocab for 5-2
Start Rabbit Eats Lion Population Lab Activity

HW: 5-2 Section Assesment Questions, 1 to 4


Honors Biology (Period 2)

Topic:
Vocab for 5-2
Rabbit Eats Lion Population Lab Activity

HW: 5-2 Section Assesment Questions, 1 to 5

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Daily Summary 9-28

Biology (Periods 1, 3, 5, 6)

Topic: Populations and Population Growth
Vocab for 5-1
Notes on Populations
Population Growth Practice Worksheet

HW: Finish Population Growth Practice Worksheet


Honors Biology (Period 2)

Topic: Populations and Population Growth
Vocab for 5-1
Notes on Populations
Population Growth Practice Worksheet

HW: Complete Population Growth Practice Worksheet

Sunday, September 20, 2009

Daily Summary 9-18

PERIOD 2

Review Homework
Biome Compare/Contrast activity share out

HOMEWORK:
NONE


PERIODS 1,3,5,6

Biogeochemical cycles MiniPosters


HOMEWORK:
NONE

Daily Summary 9-17

PERIOD 2

Review Homework
Biome Compare/Contrast activity

HOMEWORK:
Biome Visit Description (1 page)


PERIODS 1,3,5,6

Intro Activity on limiting factors
Finish Summary Notes on biogeochemical cycles


HOMEWORK:
Complete 4-2 worksheet

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Daily Summary 9-16

PERIOD 2

Biogeochemical cycles poster presentation
Go over 4-1 and 4-2 section questions

HOMEWORK:
Section 4-3 questions, p. 105


PERIODS 1,3,5,6

Go over Chapter 3 Vocabulary Review Worksheet
ecology quiz 1
Summary Notes on biogeochemical cycles


HOMEWORK:
Complete 4-2 worksheet

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Daily Summary 9-15

PERIOD 2

Biogeochemical cycles posters

HOMEWORK:
Section 4-2 questions, p. 97


PERIODS 1,3,5,6

Review Chapter 3 Study Worksheet
Summary Notes on Energy and Matter in Ecosystems
Start Chapter 3 Vocabulary Review Worksheet

HOMEWORK:
Complete Chapter 3 Vocabulary Review Worksheet

Daily Summary 9-14

PERIOD 2

Ecology Quiz 1 - The Biosphere and Energy Flow
Reviewed Biogeochemical cycles

HOMEWORK:
Section 4-1 questions


PERIODS 1,3,5,6

Review Energy Flow and Feeding in Ecosystems
Summary Notes on Species Relationships
Start Chapter 3 Study Worksheet

HOMEWORK:
Finish Chapter 3 Study Worksheet

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Daily Summary 9-11

PERIOD 2

Finish Scavenger Hunt Handout
Complete Summary Notes on Species Relationships and Energy and Matter Flow in Biological Systems


PERIODS 1,3,5,6

Finish Scavenger Hunt Handout
Complete Summary Notes on Species Relationships

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Daily Summary 9-10

PERIOD 2

Ecology Scavenger Hunt Activity

HOMEWORK:
Finish Ecology Scavenger Hunt Activity


PERIODS 1,3,5,6

Ecology Scavenger Hunt Activity

HOMEWORK:
Finish Ecology Scavenger Hunt Activity

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Daily Summary 9-9

PERIOD 2

What is ecology-notes on basic ecology concepts

HOMEWORK:
Read chapter 3, section 3, answer section assessment questions on page 73

PERIODS 1,3,5,6

What is ecology-notes on basic ecology concepts

HOMEWORK:
Read chapter 3, section 3, answer section assessment questions on page 73

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Daily Summary 9/8

PERIOD 2:

IN CLASS: reviewed friday's quiz, intro to ecology, vocabulary

HOMEWORK: read sections 3-1 AND 3-2 of chapter 3, answer section questions 1-5 on each


PERIOD 1,3,5,6:

IN CLASS: reviewed friday's quiz, intro to ecology, vocabulary

HOMEWORK: read sections 3-1 AND 3-2 of chapter 3, answer section questions 1-4 on each

Monday, September 7, 2009

REMINDERS AND RESOURCES for the Week of September 8th

RESOURCES:

Unit 2 Vocabulary Lists

REMINDERS:

- You must have passed the lab safety quiz AND turned in your lab safety contract in order to get points for the lentil seed lab

- you will need your lab notebook (the bound quadrille notebook) for Wednesday's scavenger hunt and field observations

Friday, September 4, 2009

Daily Summary 9-4

PERIOD 2:

IN CLASS: finished lentil seed lab, quickly reviewed basic science and biology concepts, took basic science skills quiz, had short class discussion of conflict of interest situations in science

HOMEWORK: complete lab including answering discussion questions on a separate sheet of paper--lab is due on Tuesday



PERIOD 1,3,5,6:

IN CLASS: finished lentil seed lab, quickly reviewed basic science and biology concepts, took basic science skills quiz

HOMEWORK: complete lab including answering discussion questions on a separate sheet of paper--lab is due on Tuesday

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Daily Summary 9-3

PERIOD 2:

IN CLASS: continue lentil seed lab, continue with basic science and biology concepts

TOMORROW: finish data collection for lab, review basic science and biology concepts, quiz

HOMEWORK: complete day one and two portion of Data Analysis section on lab handout, begin graphs, and answer discussion questions on a separate sheet of paper



PERIOD 1,3,5,6:

IN CLASS: continue lentil seed lab, continue with basic science and biology concepts

TOMORROW: finish data collection for lab, review basic science and biology concepts, quiz

HOMEWORK: complete day one portion of Data Analysis section on lab handout

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Daily Summary 9-2

PERIOD 2:

IN CLASS: Begin lentil seed lab

HOMEWORK: Conflict of interest reading and questions, chapter 1


PERIOD 1,3,5,6:

IN CLASS: Finish paper folding investigation, start lentil seed lab

HOMEWORK: Answer section questions for 1-3, 1-4

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Daily Summary 9/1

PERIOD 2

IN CLASS: Lentil Seed Lab, Went over HW from day before

HW: Finish Paper Folding Investigation--It is due tomorrow



PERIODS 1,3,5,6

IN CLASS: Paper folding Investigation

HW: Do Section questions from section 1-1 and 1-2 in Chapter 1 of textbook, Finish Paper Folding Investigation--It is due tomorrow

Monday, August 31, 2009

Daily Summary 8-31

PERIOD 2: Finished paper folding investigation, reviewed science skills concepts

HOMEWORK: Read all four sections of chapter 1 and answer section questions



PERIODS 1, 3, 5, 6: reviewed hookworm graphing exercise, took notes on science methods

HOMEWORK: Read all four sections of chapter 1 and answer section questions from section 1-1 and 1-2

Friday, August 28, 2009

Daily Summary 8-28

Checked HW (homework), went over WU, reviewed basic graphing skills and did hookworm graphing exercise. The website for the graphing review and practice is http://staff.tuhsd.k12.az.us/gfoster/standard/bgraph2.htm

Click on the "Hookworms" link under "Graphing Problems"

HOMEWORK: Finish answering hookworm graphing exercise questions--I will check them on Monday.

REMINDER: BRING TEXTBOOKS ON MONDAY!!!

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Daily Summary 8-27

In class we checked out textbooks and completed the graphing practice exercises below.

Homework: Complete the Graphing Practice Worksheet if you did not finish it in class.

REMINDER: remember to bring your textbook on MONDAY!

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Daily Summary 8-26

Took district's benchmark baseline exam, handed back safety quiz and did retakes

Homework: Complete Course "Road Map" if you have not already done so--I will check and stamp it tomorrow

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Daily Summary 8-25

Today we discussed the following quote:

If you violate Nature's laws you are your own prosecuting attorney, judge, jury, and hangman.

- Luther Burbank

Took safety quiz, did a writing sample in periods 2, 5, and 6.

Tomorrow we will take the district benchmark test, and Thursday we will sign out books to students.

Vocabulary words were given in period 2 only. They will follow in a separate post.

Homework: Finish filling out Biology Semester 1 Course "Road Map". I will check tomorrow.

Mr. Bursch

Monday, August 24, 2009

Daily Summary 8-24

Covered class "Road Map", toured class website, finished final safety poster presentations

Homework: send an email to the teacher, study for safety quiz

Saturday, August 22, 2009

Helpful Documents

Students and Parents:

Important documents and electronic versions (Word and PDF computer files) of handouts given out in class can usually be found on this website. On the right hand side of this page you will find a list of many of the most important documents for this class titled "Essential Documents". Click the name of the file to download it.

As always, please contact me if you have any questions!

Friday, August 21, 2009

Daily Summary 8-21

Completed Lab Safety Posters and presented to class
Collected Lab Safety contract and daily warm-ups for the week

Homework:

Weekend homework will occasionally be assigned--this weekend students should reflect back on the week and make sure they understand the class expectations and routines. They should also review the lab safety guide to prepare for Tuesday's lab safety quiz.

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Daily Summary 8-20

Reviewed lab safety and basic classroom procedures and routines
Worked on lab safety posters

REMINDER: TURN IN THOSE PARENT SIGNATURE SECTIONS OF THE COURSE INFORMATION SHEET IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE IT ALREADY--THEY WERE DUE YESTERDAY!

Homework:
Get those pictures for your profile!

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Daily Summary 8-19

Finished student profiles for teams wall
Started to talk about lab safety
Took room tour quiz

Homework:
Get quadrille notebook
Picture of yourself (wallet size)
Get signed the parent section of course info sheet

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Daily Summary 8/18

In class: Reviewed "ground rules", went over course information sheet, worked on student profile activity.

Homework:
Get wallet-sized photo of yourself
Review course information sheet with parent/guardian and have it signed
Get a bound, quadrille notebook like the one shown in class

Monday, August 17, 2009

Daily Summary 8/17

Welcomed students to Biology and had all students introduce themselves.

Discussed "ground rules" of course and had basic Q and A session about class.

See you tomorrow!

And don't forget to bring in that wallet-sized photo of yourself by Friday!


Mr. Bursch

Sunday, August 16, 2009

A Peek for Parents


Welcome to the 2009-2010 school year! And for those that are new to the school, welcome to Willow Glen High!

This year promises to be another lively one as the campus buzzes with student activity and the construction of our new science wing!

This website will be updated on a daily basis and is a place for students and parents to find brief summaries of each day's activities, homework assignments, and reminders for upcoming projects and due dates.

Parents, this can be an exciting and stressful time for you, too, especially if this is your child's first year of high school. Please do make use of this resource and don't hesitate to contact me if you have questions or concerns. Back to school night is September 3rd, and I look forward to meeting all of you.

Stay tuned!


Mr. Bursch

Fresh Faces



Boy, the incoming freshmen just look younger and younger every year!

Friday, July 24, 2009

Test Post for Bio Blog

Test post for Bio Blog.
Skipped a line.

Skipped two lines.