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!

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