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!

Thursday, August 31, 2017

Daily Summary 08-31

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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

Objectives: Be able to accurately (1) relate graphs and the data from which they are generated, (2) convert between SI units

Warm-up: Convert the following mass values into milligrams: (a) 550 g (b) 6.3 kg (c) 1224 μg [8]

Set up Germination of Seeds lab with TSOTS teams [35 – 50]

Get the following checked and stamped: (1) graphing review and (2) metric conversion practice [~25]

Q & A on graphing review and metric conversion practice [10]

More information on The Story of the Seed project [10]

Create The Story of the Seed blogs and publish SBPA #1 [45]


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Finish and publish your SBPA #1 on The Story of the Seed blog



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AGENDA:

 Objectives: Be able to accurately (1) relate graphs and the data from which they are generated, (2) create a blog post on Blogger

Warm-up: Convert the following mass values into milligrams: (a) 550 g (b) 6.3 kg (c) 1224 μg [8]

Q & A on graphing review and metric conversion practice [10]

Check on seeds from seed germination lab in teams [10]

More information on The Story of the Seed project [10]

Create The Story of the Seed blogs and publish SBPA #1 [45]

Get the following checked and stamped: (1) hypothesis writing practice, (2) science methods practice, (3) graphing review and (4) metric conversion practice [~45]

Make sure you have created Google Drive Biology folder [5]


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Finish and publish your SBPA #1 on The Story of the Seed blog



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Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Daily Summary 08-30

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



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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

Objectives: Be able to accurately (1) relate graphs and the data from which they are generated, (2) convert between SI units

Warm-up: What are the 3 main types of graphs used to visually represent data in science? Sketch an example of each. [10]

Go over Sponge Bob Science Methods Practice [10]

Start seed germination lab in teams [10]

More information on The Story of the Seed project [10]

Create and set up The Story of the Seed blogs [25]

Graphing review and practice (DUE next class) [20]

Metric Mania conversion practice (DUE next class) [20]

Make sure you have turned in all of the following: course info sheet signature portion, safety contract, safety poster


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Graphing review/practice and Metric Mania conversion practice

Finish setting up The Story of the Seed blogs



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Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Daily Summary 08-29

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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

Objectives: Be able to accurately (1) relate graphs and the data from which they are generated, (2) convert between SI units

Warm-up: Graph the tree ring data that appears on this screen in about 2 minutes [10]

Go over graphing practice (I will stamp this Thursday) [10]

Go over metric conversion practice (I will stamp this Thursday) [8]

Introduction to The Story of the Seed [10]

Brainstorm ideas and begin planning/preparing for seed germination experiment [40]

Create The Story of the Seed blogs [20 – 35]


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Finish setting up The Story of the Seed blogs

Continue planning/preparing Germination of Seeds experiment with your team



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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

Objectives: Be able to accurately (1) relate graphs and the data from which they are generated, (2) convert between SI units

Warm-up: What are the 3 main types of graphs used to visually represent data in science? Sketch an example of each. [10]

Go over Sponge Bob Science Methods Practice [10]

Start seed germination lab in teams [10]

More information on The Story of the Seed project [10]

Create and set up The Story of the Seed blogs [25]

Graphing review and practice (DUE next class) [20]

Metric Mania conversion practice (DUE next class) [20]

Make sure you have turned in all of the following: course info sheet signature portion, safety contract, safety poster


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Graphing review/practice and Metric Mania conversion practice

Finish setting up The Story of the Seed blogs



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Monday, August 28, 2017

Daily Summary 08-28

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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

Objectives: Be able to accurately (1) relate graphs and the data from which they are generated, (2) convert between SI units

Warm-up: Listen for directions, get into teams, and read through Seed Germination lab guide; be ready to get Sponge Bob Science Methods Practice and hypothesis writing practice stamped [15]

Graphing review and beginning of practice [10]

Metric Conversion and beginning of practice [10]

You should have already turned in these: Paper Folding, course info sheet signature portion, safety contract, safety poster

We will go over Science Methods assignment tomorrow


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Graphing review (ALL) and metric conversion (ALL)

Look over Germination of Seeds lab handout (you should have several ideas to share with your team by tomorrow morning)



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AGENDA:

Objectives: Be able to accurately (1) relate graphs and the data from which they are generated, (2) convert between SI units

Warm-up: Read introduction of Seed Germination lab handout; go over how to fill out and use assignment stamp log [8]

Graphing review and beginning of practice (DUE next class) [15]

Start Metric Mania conversion practice (DUE next class) [10]

We will go over Science Methods assignment next class day Seed Germination Lab will be started next class day

You should have already turned in these: Paper Folding, course info sheet signature portion, safety contract, safety poster


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Graphing review (ALL) and metric conversion (ALL)

Look over Germination of Seeds lab handout (you should have several ideas to share with your team by tomorrow morning)



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Friday, August 25, 2017

Daily Summary 08-25

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



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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

Objectives: Be able to write a well-constructed hypothesis

 Warm-up: Take out Biology Roadmap and tape into your notebook so both sides can be easily read [5]

Did you pass the Lab Safety Quiz? If not, must do corrections Finish and submit Paper Folding Investigation [15]

Review Science Methods Part 1 and discuss Part 2 [15 – 20]

Science methods practice [30]

Hypothesis writing practice [20]

Make sure you have turned in all of the following: course info sheet signature portion, safety contract, safety poster


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Hypothesis Writing Practice and Bikini Bottom Science Methods practice worksheets, DUE MONDAY



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Daily Summary 08-24

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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

Objectives: Be able to write a well-constructed hypothesis

 Warm-up: Take out Biology Roadmap and tape into your notebook so both sides can be easily read [5]

Did you pass the Lab Safety Quiz? If not, must do corrections Finish and submit Paper Folding Investigation [15]

Review Science Methods Part 1 and discuss Part 2 [15 – 20]

Science methods practice [30]

Hypothesis writing practice [20]

Make sure you have turned in all of the following: course info sheet signature portion, safety contract, safety poster


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Hypothesis Writing Practice and Bikini Bottom Science Methods practice worksheets, DUE MONDAY



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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

Objectives: Be able to write a well-constructed hypothesis

 Warm-up: Take out Biology Roadmap and tape into your notebook so both sides can be easily read [5]

Did you pass the Lab Safety Quiz? If not, must do corrections Finish and submit Paper Folding Investigation [15]

Review Science Methods Part 1 and discuss Part 2 [15 – 20]

Science methods practice [30]

Hypothesis writing practice [20]

Make sure you have turned in all of the following: course info sheet signature portion, safety contract, safety poster


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Hypothesis Writing Practice and Bikini Bottom Science Methods practice worksheets, DUE MONDAY



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Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Daily Summary 08-23

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



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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

Objectives: Be able to use the scientific process to investigate a question

Warm-up: What is your definition of the word science? How is the practice of science different from casual investigations? [10]

Did you pass the Lab Safety Quiz? If not, must do corrections Biology road map [10]

Turn in lab safety posters; turn in lab safety contract [~1]

Turn in your bioglyph card if you still have it Lab notebook requirement (for labs, activities, and warm-ups) [5]

Science Methods, Part 1 [15]

Paper Folding Investigation [35 - 40]

Science Methods, Part 2 [15]


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Bikini Bottom Science Methods practice (due Monday)



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Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Daily Summary 08-22

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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

Objectives: Be able to use the scientific process to investigate a question

Warm-up: What is your definition of the word science? How is the practice of science different from casual investigations? [10]

Did you pass the Lab Safety Quiz? If not, must do corrections Biology road map [10]

Turn in lab safety posters; turn in lab safety contract [~1]

Turn in your bioglyph card if you still have it Lab notebook requirement (for labs, activities, and warm-ups) [5]

Science Methods, Part 1 [15]

Paper Folding Investigation [35 - 40]

Science Methods, Part 2 [15]


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Bikini Bottom Science Methods practice (due Monday)



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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

Objectives: Be able to use the scientific process to investigate a question

Warm-up: What is your definition of the word science? How is the practice of science different from casual investigations? [10]

Did you pass the Lab Safety Quiz? If not, must do corrections Biology road map [10]

Turn in lab safety posters; turn in lab safety contract [~1]

Turn in your bioglyph card if you still have it Lab notebook requirement (for labs, activities, and warm-ups) [5]

Science Methods, Part 1 [15]

Paper Folding Investigation [35 - 40]

Science Methods, Part 2 [15]


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Bikini Bottom Science Methods practice (due Monday)



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Monday, August 21, 2017

Daily Summary 08-21

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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

Objectives: Be able to state and explain lab safety rules

Warm-up: Take out the fundamental belief about education statement and BIG question answer that you were asked to write

Class conversation: fundamental beliefs about education and the “BIG question” [10]

Take out lab safety guide and review lab safety [6 - 8]

Lab safety quiz [15]

Lab safety posters: put on finishing touches and submit [10]

Turn in Course information sheet signature page (last chance to get 5 points)


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Get signature section of Lab Safety Contract signed and returned by next class day (Tuesday for period 5, Wednesday for periods 4 and 6)



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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

Objectives: Be able to state and explain lab safety rules

Warm-up: Take out the fundamental belief about education statement and BIG question answer that you were asked to write

Class conversation: fundamental beliefs about education and the “BIG question” [10]

Take out lab safety guide and review lab safety [6 - 8]

Lab safety quiz [15]

Lab safety posters: put on finishing touches and submit [10]

Turn in Course information sheet signature page (last chance to get 5 points)


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Get signature section of Lab Safety Contract signed and returned by next class day

Complete lab safety poster (covering one rule) and bring it back next class day



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Friday, August 18, 2017

Daily Summary 08-18

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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

Objectives: Be familiar with class norms and expectations

Warm-up: Take out the BIG question statement that you were asked to write, share [10]

Bioglyphs, Part 1: Creating [5]

Bioglyphs, Part 2: Connecting [10]

Tour of classroom [8] Lab safety and lab safety posters [15]

Turn in Course information sheet signature portion Turn in District Contact Information Update Form!


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Get signature section of Lab Safety Contract signed and returned by Tuesday

Get and bring a dedicated notebook for Bio on Monday



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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

Objectives: Be familiar with class norms and expectations

Warm-up: Take out the BIG question statement that you were asked to write, share [10]

Bioglyphs, Part 1: Creating [5]

Bioglyphs, Part 2: Connecting [10]

Tour of classroom [8]

Lab safety and lab safety posters [15]

Turn in Course information sheet signature portion


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Get signature section of Lab Safety Contract signed and returned by Monday

Get and bring a dedicated notebook for Bio on Monday



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Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Daily Summary 08-16

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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

Objectives: Answer the “BIG QUESTION”

Warm-up: Listen to instructions, fill out Student Information Sheet Greeting, finding your desk, reading this agenda [3]

Complete Student Information Sheet [5]

Icebreaker Activity: SNAP! [15]

About Honors Biology 1-2 and Mr. Bursch [15]

Start Bioglyphs


OUTSIDE OF CLASS: Visit the “About Mr. Bursch” page on the class website and read it. Write down one fundamental belief you have about learning / education and be prepared to explain it. Think about “The BIG Question” posed to you today in class—how would you answer it at this point in your life?



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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

Objectives: Answer the “BIG QUESTION”

Warm-up: Listen to instructions, fill out Student Information Sheet Greeting, finding your desk, reading this agenda [3]

Complete Student Information Sheet [5]

Icebreaker Activity: SNAP! [15]

About Biology 1-2 and Mr. Bursch [15]

Start Bioglyphs


OUTSIDE OF CLASS: Visit the “About Mr. Bursch” page on the class website and read it. Write down one fundamental belief you have about learning / education and be prepared to explain it. Think about “The BIG Question” posed to you today in class—how would you answer it at this point in your life?



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