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 17, 2013

Daily Summary 12-17

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT present their completed nutrition projects to Mr. Bursch within 2 minutes using laptop

– Warm-up: What discoveries did you make when looking over your nutrient report? [1]

– Work on your final exam review guide [40]

– Nutrition project check for points [~40]

– Correct and resubmit Toothpickase Lab (if returned to you) [~40]

– Watch Food Inc. [45]


HOMEWORK:

 – Complete Review Guide to prepare for final



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)




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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:

 – Objective: continue to familiarize yourself with the 3 major categories of biomolecules & start 2.2.3

–WARM-UP: Name the four major categories of biological macromolecules, the basic repeating individual molecules (monomers) used in each, and one example of this type of biomolecule.  

–Biomolecules Quiz [20]

–Start 2.2.3: Biochemistry of Food [75]


HOMEWORK:

– Bring in one dry item of food for food calorimetry (energy measuring)
Suggested food types: crackers, nuts, cookies, chips, tortilla, breads



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Monday, December 16, 2013

Daily Summary 12-16

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT present their completed nutrition projects to Mr. Bursch within 2 minutes using laptop

– Warm-up: What discoveries did you make when looking over your nutrient report? [1]

–Work on your final exam review guide [40]

–Nutrition project check for points [~40]

–Correct and resubmit Toothpickase Lab (if returned to you) [~40]

–Watch Food Inc. [45]


HOMEWORK:

– Complete Review Guide to prepare for final



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

–Objective: SWBAT present their completed nutrition projects to Mr. Bursch within 2 minutes using laptop

–Warm-up: What discoveries did you make when looking over your nutrient report? [1]

–Work on your final exam review guide [40]

–Nutrition project check for points [~40]

– Watch Food Inc. [45]


HOMEWORK:

– Complete Review Guide to prepare for final



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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)



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Friday, December 13, 2013

Daily Summary 12-13

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT demonstrate knowledge of the structures/functions of major biomolecules, including enzymes, by getting 70% or more of questions on quiz 

– Warm-up: Biomolecules include __________, ________, ____________, and nucleic acids. [1]

– Biomolecules/enzymes QUIZ (take and correct) [30]

– Nutrition project, part 3: personal nutrient analysis [50]

– Finish Toothpickase Lab (if not yet finished) [~50]

– Polish your TSOTS blogs (check for all required posts, looks nice, posts are in chronological order, titles) [~50]

– Start going over your final exam review guide [~50]


HOMEWORK:

– TSOTS blogs (ready?), review for final



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)



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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:

– Objective: continue to familiarize yourself with the 3 major categories of biomolecules & start 2.2.3

– WARM-UP: What are the four major categories of biological macromolecules (a.k.a., biomolecules)?

– Start 2.2.3: Biochemistry of Food [90]

– Finish 2.2.2: Food Labels

– Last chance to organize your portfolios—they MUST be submitted TODAY (containing 1.1.1 – 2.2.2)

– Biomolecules Practice Quiz postponed to Tuesday

– Present your Insulin-Glucose Models [~20]


HOMEWORK:

– Review for biomolecules quiz to prepare for quiz on Tuesday



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PRESENTATION: Chemistry of Life

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PRESENTATION: Chemistry of Life


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Thursday, December 12, 2013

PROJECT: Eat with Your Mind Open: Part 3: Nutrient Analysis

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PROJECT: Eat with Your Mind Open: Part 3: Nutrient Analysis

Use the guide below to help you create a profile, build meal lists, and generate food category and nutrient reports. Include these reports with your food log and food label analysis when you submit your project.

USDA SuperTracker Guide



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Daily Summary 12-13

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT demonstrate knowledge of the structures/functions of major biomolecules, including enzymes, by getting 70% or more of questions on quiz

– Warm-up: Biomolecules include __________, ________, ____________, and nucleic acids. [1]

– Biomolecules/enzymes QUIZ (take and correct) [30]

– Nutrition project, part 3: personal nutrient analysis [50]

– Finish Toothpickase Lab (if not yet finished) [~50]

– Polish your TSOTS blogs (check for all required posts, looks nice, posts are in chronological order, titles) [~50]

– Start going over your final exam review guide [~50]


HOMEWORK:

– TSOTS blogs (ready?), review for final



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT demonstrate knowledge of the structures/functions of major biomolecules, including enzymes, by getting 70% or more of questions on quiz

– Warm-up: Biomolecules include __________, ________, ____________, and nucleic acids. [1]

– Biomolecules/enzymes QUIZ (take and correct) [30]

– Nutrition project, part 3: personal nutrient analysis [50]

– Finish Toothpickase Lab (if not yet finished) [~50]

– Polish your TSOTS blogs (check for all required posts, looks nice, posts are in chronological order, titles) [~50]

– Start going over your final exam review guide [~50]


HOMEWORK:

– TSOTS blogs (ready?), review for final



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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY' POST)



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Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Daily Summary 12-11

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT explain the function of a catalyst/enzyme

– Warm-up: What does a catalyst do? Give an example of something that acts as catalyst. [3]

– Animation of enzyme model [3]

– Finish discussion of enzymes [15]

– Toothpickase Lab: Simulating Enzyme Function [50]

– Start watching Food Inc.

– Biomolecule and Enzyme QUIZ on Thursday/Friday


HOMEWORK:

– TSOTS blogs (ready?)



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)



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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:
– Objective: continue to familiarize yourself with the 3 major categories of biomolecules & finish 2.2.2

– WARM-UP: Which four foods did you select for your label analysis? What substances seemed to be present in large quantities in these foods?

– Finish 2.2.2: Food Labels [55]

– Organize your portfolios [20]

– Biomolecules Practice Quiz [15]

– Present your Insulin-Glucose Models [~20]


HOMEWORK:

– Review biomolecules pre-quiz to prepare for quiz on Friday



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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Daily Summary 12-10

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

–Objective: SWBAT explain the function of a catalyst/enzyme

–Warm-up: What does a catalyst do? Give an example of something that acts as catalyst. [3]

–Animation of enzyme model [3]

–Finish discussion of enzymes [15]

–Toothpickase Lab: Simulating Enzyme Function [50]

–Start watching Food Inc.

–Biomolecule and Enzyme QUIZ on Thursday/Friday


HOMEWORK:

– TSOTS blogs (ready?)



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT explain the function of a catalyst/enzyme

– Warm-up: What does a catalyst do? Give an example of something that acts as catalyst. [3]

– Animation of enzyme model [3]

– Finish discussion of enzymes [15]

– Toothpickase Lab: Simulating Enzyme Function [50]

– Continue watching Food Inc.

– Biomolecule and Enzyme QUIZ on Thursday/Friday


HOMEWORK:

– TSOTS blogs (ready?)



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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)



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Monday, December 9, 2013

Daily Summary 12-09

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT explain the need for fundamental biomolecules in our diets AND use food information/labels to make informed decisions about what to eat

– Warm-up: What does a catalyst do? Give an example of something that acts as catalyst. [5]

– Scan sections 2-3 and 2-4 in your text, answer all section assessment questions. [15]

– Check Biomolecule Assembly Stamps [~15]

– Discussion of enzymes [20]

– Eating with Your Mind Open:
 • Part 1: Food Label Activity ✔ (should be finished)
 • Part 2: Food Log ✔ (should be finished)
 • Part 3: Nutrient Analysis

– Start watching Food Inc.,explain last TSOTS post for sem1


HOMEWORK:

- TSOTS blogs (ready?)



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT explain the need for fundamental biomolecules in our diets AND use food information/labels to make informed decisions about what to eat

– Warm-up: What does a catalyst do? Give an example of something that acts as catalyst. [5]

– Scan sections 2-3 and 2-4 in your text, answer all section assessment questions. [15]

– Check Biomolecule Assembly Stamps [~15]

– Discussion of enzymes [20]

– Eating with Your Mind Open:
 • Part 1: Food Label Activity ✔ (should be finished)
 • Part 2: Food Log ✔ (should be finished)
 • Part 3: Nutrient Analysis

– Start watching Food Inc., explain last TSOTS post for sem1


HOMEWORK:

- TSOTS blogs (ready?)



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AGENDA:

– Objective: continue to familiarize yourself with the 3 major categories of biomolecules & begin 2.2.2

– WARM-UP: Get a copy of handout for 2.2.2: Food Labels and read introduction

– 2.2.2: Food Labels [45]

– Present your Insulin-Glucose Models [~20]


HOMEWORK:

– Work on 2.2.2 at home



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Thursday, December 5, 2013

BIOLOGY: PROJECT: Eating with your Mind Open

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Use the resources below to complete the Eating with your Mind Open project. The food label activity should be done on the electronic copy that you download from the link below. When you are finished, upload a copy of your finished activity document to your Google Drive and make a link to that document on your The Story of the Seed website.

The food log may be used electronically OR you may print out a paper copy and use that instead.





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Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Daily Summary 12-03

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT name, model, and describe the
four fundamental biomolecules and their components

– Warm-up: Name the four fundamental categories of biomolecules. Next to each category name, tell one use of this type of molecule by your cells AND name a source of this molecule in your diet [5]

– Biomolecules recap, go over graphic organizer [15]

– Biomolecule Assembly [75 - 80]

– Option 3 Ecology Unit Projects MUST be submitted no later than 12/13 (next Friday)

– Option 1 and 2 projects should be removed from the room


HOMEWORK:

– NONE



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT name, model, and describe the
four fundamental biomolecules and their components

– Warm-up: Name the four fundamental categories of biomolecules. Next to each category name, tell one use of this type of molecule by your cells AND name a source of this molecule in your diet [5]

– Biomolecules recap [10]

– Biomolecule Assembly [60 - 70]

– Polymers and monomers mini-video assignment [15]

– Option 3 Ecology Unit Projects MUST be submitted no later than 12/13 (next Friday)

– Option 1 and 2 projects should be removed from the room


HOMEWORK:

– Finish Polymers and Monomers mini-video assignment and put a copy in your Google Drive



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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)



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BIOLOGY and HONORS BIOLOGY: Biomolecule Assembly Instructions and Reminders

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Biomolecule Assembly Instructions and Reminders

You and your table partners are to assemble the following molecules in class. Once you have made your molecule, please photograph it with a clearly visible label under your model.





The more complex the model is, the more photos you should take from various angles to show all of the parts of the molecule. When you believe you have correctly built all of the models, raise your hands and have Mr. Bursch check your model images and he will stamp all of those that appear to be properly assembled.

YOUR BOX MUST BE PUT BACK IN PERFECT ORDER TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT!




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Monday, December 2, 2013

Daily Summary 12-02

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT name and describe the
four fundamental biomolecules

– Warm-up: Honey was described by some people in Queen of the Sun as if it were a magical elixir. What chemical substances do you think are in honey? [3]

– Remember that “Plight of the Honey Bees” persuasive essay should be posted to your blogs by midnight

– Biomolecules: What Are They? [35]

– Option 3 Ecology Unit Projects MUST be submitted no later than 12/13 (next Friday)

– Option 1 and 2 projects should be removed from the room


HOMEWORK:

– Finish the biomolecules graphic organizer



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT name and describe the
four fundamental biomolecules

– Warm-up: Honey was described by some people in Queen of the Sun as if it were a magical elixir. What chemical substances do you think are in honey? [3]

– Remember that “Plight of the Honey Bees” persuasive essay should be posted to your blogs by midnight

– Biomolecules: What Are They? [35]

– Option 3 Ecology Unit Projects MUST be submitted no later than 12/13 (next Friday)

– Option 1 and 2 projects should be removed from the room


HOMEWORK:

– Finish the biomolecules graphic organizer



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AGENDA:

– Objective: familiarize yourself with the 3 major categories of biomolecules AND objectives of 2.2.1

– WARM-UP: Get copies of all handouts for 2.2.1: Food Testing Project and read introduction

– Introduction to 2.2.1: Food Testing, pre-lab [25]

– Finish persuasive essay on medical or nutritional approach to treatment of disease [25]

– MAKE SURE YOUR TEAM LEAD SHARED YOUR GROUP’S QUIZ with MR. BURSCH to get credit [~10]

– Present your Insulin-Glucose Models [~20]


HOMEWORK:

– Finalize Persuasive essay (Due in PBS Google Drive folders by midnight)



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Sunday, December 1, 2013

Daily Summary 11-27

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT respond logically to, in the form of a persuasive essay, a prompt focusing on the major issues discussed in the documentary, Queen of the Sun

–Warm-up: What seems to be happening to honey bees, especially in North America? What are some of the major consequences of this phenomenon? [3]

– Plan and begin composing “Plight of the Honey Bees” persuasive essay (DUE MONDAY, 12/2) [35]

– Turn on Ecology Unit Work Packet (#2) is DUE TODAY


HOMEWORK:

– “Plight of the Honey Bees” persuasive essay (DUE MONDAY, 12/2)



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

– Objective: SWBAT respond logically to, in the form of a persuasive essay, a prompt focusing on the major issues discussed in the documentary, Queen of the Sun

– Warm-up: What seems to be happening to honey bees, especially in North America? What are some of the major consequences of this phenomenon? [3]

– Plan and begin composing “Plight of the Honey Bees” persuasive essay (DUE MONDAY, 12/2) [35]

– Turn on Ecology Unit Work Packet (#2) is DUE TODAY


HOMEWORK:

– “Plight of the Honey Bees” persuasive essay (DUE MONDAY, 12/2)



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AGENDA:

– Objective: use your skills of persuasion and evaluating for credibility to argue for a position, medical or nutritional approach to treatment of disease 

– WARM-UP: Make sure you have your T-chart on Food Matters from last week

– Class brainstorm to add to Dealing with Disease: Medical vs. Nutritional Approach T-charts [10] 

– Persuasive essay: Based on your Food Matters notes and your prior knowledge, write a 3-points persuasive essay in which you argue for one of the two sides [25]

– MAKE SURE YOUR TEAM LEAD SHARED YOUR GROUP’S QUIZ with MR. BURSCH to get credit [~10]

– Present your Insulin-Glucose Models [~20]


HOMEWORK:

– Work on Persuasive essay (Due MONDAY)



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