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!

Friday, February 28, 2020

Daily Summary 02-28

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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

ESLP Project Reminder!

Objectives: SWBAT apply knowledge of Central Dogma and consider their own moral stance as they assess the virtues and potential drawbacks of using genetic engineering on humans

Warm-up: What ethical concerns do you have about a society like the one portrayed in GATTACA? [10]

GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [10]

GATTACA screening, day 3 [50]

GATTACA intermission; bioethics discussion and work time for essay assignment Must do quiz corrections on Sex Ed quiz if you did not pass (at least 17 correct)


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Work on GATTACA movie questions (including ethics questions and paragraph response) and short essay assignment



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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:

Objectives: Demonstrate your understanding of freshwater resources, humans’ use of theses resources, and potential problems in our past and current management schemes for these resources by scoring 70% or better on the Unit 9 Exam

Warm-up: Head MC answer sheet + last-minute Q and A [10]

Unit 9 Exam [55]

Late sign-up for AP Test available until March 10th--payments should be turned in to Ms. Campbell scrAPESbook presentations [15 - 20]

More IRP progress interviews, if time


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Water Use Project data analysis (DUE NEXT FRIDAY by 2:30 pm)

Lab: Water Quality Index: data analysis and write-up (DUE TODAY, by 2:30 pm)



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Thursday, February 27, 2020

Daily Summary 02-27

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

ESLP Project Reminder!

Objectives: SWBAT apply knowledge of Central Dogma and consider their own moral stance as they assess the virtues and potential drawbacks of using genetic engineering on humans

Warm-up: What ethical concerns do you have about a society like the one portrayed in GATTACA? [10]

GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [10]

GATTACA screening, day 3 [50]

GATTACA intermission; work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6

Turn in your blue stamp log if you still have it!

Must do quiz corrections on Sex Ed quiz if you did not pass (at least 17 correct)


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE next Friday)

Work on GATTACA movie questions, including ethics questions and paragraph response



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



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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)



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Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Daily Summary 02-26

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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

ESLP Project Reminder!

Objectives: SWBAT apply knowledge of Central Dogma and consider their own moral stance as they assess the virtues and potential drawbacks of using genetic engineering on humans

Warm-up: What ethical concerns do you have about a society like the one portrayed in GATTACA? [10]

GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [10]

GATTACA screening, day 2 [50]

GATTACA intermission; bioethics discussion and work time for essay assignment

Must do quiz corrections on Sex Ed quiz if you did not pass (at least 17 correct)


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Work on GATTACA movie questions and short essay assignment

Work on ESLP project



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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:

ORDER SHIRTS!

Objectives: (1) Name and describe major sources of freshwater; (2) State the most common methods for accessing, moving/delivering, and storing water for human use as well as the costs/consequences of these methods

Warm-up: Wastewater Microbiology video [5]

WQI Lab Q and A [10]

Record Water Quality Index lab data online

Lab: Water Quality Index: work time [30]

Record Household Water Use data in online class data table

Independent research project interviews, day 3

Project: Water Use: Submit final version by 3:00 PM on 3/6


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Household Water Use Analysis Project personal and class data analysis (DUE Friday, 3/6 by 2:30 pm)

Lab: WQI: full write-up (DUE THIS FRIDAY by 2:30 pm)



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Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Daily Summary 02-25

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

ESLP Project Reminder!

Objectives: SWBAT apply knowledge of Central Dogma and consider their own moral stance as they assess the virtues and potential drawbacks of using genetic engineering on humans

Warm-up: What ethical concerns do you have about a society like the one portrayed in GATTACA [10]

GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [10]

GATTACA screening, day 2 [50]

GATTACA intermission; work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 Turn in your blue stamp log if you still have it!

Must do quiz corrections on Sex Ed quiz if you did not pass (at least 17 correct)


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE next Friday)

Work on GATTACA movie questions



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



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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)



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Monday, February 24, 2020

Daily Summary 02-24

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

ESLP Project Reminder! Objectives: SWBAT apply knowledge of Central Dogma and consider their own moral stance as they assess the virtues and potential drawbacks of using genetic engineering on humans

Warm-up: What is the value of ethics discussions and debates as part of scientific progress? [10]

TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 assignment [2]

GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [8]

GATTACA screening, day 1 [20]

Must do quiz corrections on Sex Ed quiz if you did not pass (at least 17 correct)


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE next Friday)



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

ESLP Project Reminder!

Objectives: SWBAT apply knowledge of Central Dogma and consider their own moral stance as they assess the virtues and potential drawbacks of using genetic engineering on humans

Warm-up: What is the value of ethics discussions and debates as part of scientific progress? [10]

GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [8]

GATTACA screening, day 1 [25]

Must do quiz corrections on Sex Ed quiz if you did not pass (at least 17 correct)


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Work on ESLP project



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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:

Objectives: (1) Name and describe major sources of freshwater; (2) State the most common methods for accessing, moving/delivering, and storing water for human use as well as the costs/consequences of these methods

Warm-up: Which forms of water pollution do you think are the most difficult (technologically, politically, and/or economically) to address?

Explain your answer. [8]

Unit 9, Lecture 5: Water Treatment [15]

Lab: Water Quality Index: Class data collection/analysis [20]


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Project: Personal Water Use: Submit final version by 3:00 PM on 3/6

Lab: Water Quality Index: full write-up (DUE FRIDAY by 3 pm)



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Friday, February 14, 2020

Daily Summary 02-14

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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

SEX EDUCATION ALL THIS WEEK

Objectives: SWBAT demonstrate basic understanding of human reproduction, contraception, and common STIs/STDs through class conversations and passing a comprehensive quiz following instruction with no less than 70% correct responses

Warm-up: TBD by Planned Parenthood instructor

Turn in blue stamp sheet ASAP if you have not yet done so


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

ESLP Projects



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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:

Last chance for lab notebook evaluation!

Objectives: (1) Name and describe major sources of freshwater; (2) State the most common methods for accessing, moving/delivering, and storing water for human use as well as the costs/consequences of these methods

Warm-up: Which part of the world uses desalinization of sea water as a significant source of freshwater and why is this economically feasible for the countries of this region? [8]

Reading / Lecture Quiz #2! [10]

Lab: WQI additional explanation and pre-lab in class [30]

Independent research project interviews, day 2 Unit 9, Lectures 3 and 4: Water Pollution [25]


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Order your class shirt!!!!!!

Article: Water war bubbling up between California and Arizona;

Finish household water use project (ask if you need your original)

Film: Cadillac Desert: finish watching American Nile chapter and answer questions



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Thursday, February 13, 2020

Daily Summary 02-13

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

SEX EDUCATION ALL THIS WEEK

Objectives: SWBAT demonstrate basic understanding of human reproduction, contraception, and common STIs/STDs through class conversations and passing a comprehensive quiz following instruction with no less than 70% correct responses

Warm-up: TBD by Planned Parenthood instructor

Turn in blue stamp sheet ASAP if you have not yet done so


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

ESLP Projects



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



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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)



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Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Daily Summary 02-12

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

SEX EDUCATION ALL THIS WEEK

TUTORIAL WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE in X104 ON THURSDAY DUE TO AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE INFO SESSION

Objectives: SWBAT demonstrate basic understanding of human reproduction, contraception, and common STIs/STDs through class conversations and passing a comprehensive quiz following instruction with no less than 70% correct responses

Warm-up: TBD by Planned Parenthood instructor

Turn in blue stamp sheet ASAP if you have not yet done so


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Planned Parenthood assignment

Get caught up if you have any missing assignments for bio!



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

SEX EDUCATION ALL THIS WEEK

TUTORIAL WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE in X104 ON THURSDAY DUE TO AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE INFO SESSION

Objectives: SWBAT demonstrate basic understanding of human reproduction, contraception, and common STIs/STDs through class conversations and passing a comprehensive quiz following instruction with no less than 70% correct responses

Warm-up: TBD by Planned Parenthood instructor

Turn in blue stamp sheet ASAP if you have not yet done so


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Planned Parenthood assignment



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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA: Submit lab notebook for evaluation today!

Objectives: (1) Name and describe major sources of freshwater; (2) State the most common methods for accessing, moving/delivering, and storing water for human use as well as the costs/consequences of these methods

Warm-up: Describe 2 potential drawbacks to damming rivers [10]

Lab: WQI time (10:00 am?) and place (Los Alamitos Creek Trail trailhead, intersection of Mt. Forest Drive and Camden Ave—meet in parking lot); Testing Team Assignments (see website)

Unit 9, Lecture 3: Reducing Water Use [25]

Film: Cadillac Desert (segment 2, American Nile) [20]

Unit 9, Lecture 4: Water Pollution [20]

Independent research project interviews, day 1 Reading / Lecture Quiz #2 on Friday!


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Order your class shirt!!!!!!

Miller LITE reading assignment and articles (see calendar)



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Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Daily Summary 02-11

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

SEX EDUCATION ALL THIS WEEK

Objectives: SWBAT demonstrate basic understanding of human reproduction, contraception, and common STIs/STDs through class conversations and passing a comprehensive quiz following instruction with no less than 70% correct responses

Warm-up: TBD by Planned Parenthood instructor

Turn in blue stamp sheet at end of class or during tutorial any day this week (Wed - Fri)


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

No assignments



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

SEX EDUCATION ALL THIS WEEK

Objectives: SWBAT demonstrate basic understanding of human reproduction, contraception, and common STIs/STDs through class conversations and passing a comprehensive quiz following instruction with no less than 70% correct responses

Warm-up: TBD by Planned Parenthood instructor

Turn in blue stamp sheet at end of class or during tutorial any day this week (Wed - Fri)


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

No assignments



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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)



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Monday, February 10, 2020

Daily Summary 02-10

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

SEX EDUCATION ALL THIS WEEK

Objectives: SWBAT demonstrate basic understanding of human reproduction, contraception, and common STIs/STDs through class conversations and passing a comprehensive quiz following instruction with no less than 70% correct responses

Warm-up: TBD by Planned Parenthood instructor

Turn in blue stamp sheet at end of class or during tutorial any day this week (Wed - Fri)


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

No assignments



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

SEX EDUCATION ALL THIS WEEK

Objectives: SWBAT demonstrate basic understanding of human reproduction, contraception, and common STIs/STDs through class conversations and passing a comprehensive quiz following instruction with no less than 70% correct responses

Warm-up: TBD by Planned Parenthood instructor

Turn in blue stamp sheet at end of class or during tutorial any day this week (Wed - Fri)


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

No assignments



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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:

Submit lab notebook for evaluation Wed.!

Objectives: (1) Name and describe major sources of freshwater; (2) State the most common methods for accessing, moving/delivering, and storing water for human use as well as the costs/consequences of these methods

Warm-up: What is subsidence, what causes it, and what are some serious consequences of this phenomenon? [8]

Household Water Use Project: Data collection explanation Unit 9, Lecture 2: Water Use [20]

Film: Cadillac Desert: American Nile (parts 3 and 4) and questions

Independent research project progress interviews (round 2 begins) continue tomorrow—be ready!

Reading / lecture quiz on Friday!


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Miller LITE reading assignment and articles (see calendar)



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Saturday, February 8, 2020

Daily Summary 02-07

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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

SEX EDUCATION ALL THIS WEEK

Objectives: SWBAT demonstrate basic understanding of human reproduction, contraception, and common STIs/STDs through class conversations and passing a comprehensive quiz following instruction with no less than 70% correct responses

Warm-up: TBD by Planned Parenthood instructor

Turn in blue stamp sheet at end of class or during tutorial any day this week (Wed - Fri)


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Publish TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE tonight)



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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:

Objectives: (1) Name and describe major sources of freshwater; (2) State the most common methods for accessing, moving/delivering, and storing water for human use as well as the costs/consequences of these methods

Warm-up: Describe at least two potential problems/challenges large human populations (think Los Angeles) may encounter when they rely heavily on imported water for survival [10]

Unit 9 Reading Quiz #1 [10]

Unit 9, Lecture 1: Freshwater Resources (Part II) [15]

Film: Cadillac Desert (parts 1 and 2) and questions [20]

Unit 9, Lecture 2: Water Use [20]

Film: Cadillac Desert (parts 3 and 4) and questions [20]

Independent research project interviews [10]


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Miller LITE reading assignment and articles (see calendar)



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Thursday, February 6, 2020

Daily Summary 02-06

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

SEX EDUCATION ALL THIS WEEK

TUTORIAL WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE in X104 TODAY DUE TO AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE INFORMATION SESSION

Objectives: SWBAT demonstrate basic understanding of human reproduction, contraception, and common STIs/STDs through class conversations and passing a comprehensive quiz following instruction with no less than 70% correct responses

Warm-up: TBD by Planned Parenthood instructor

Anyone still needing DNA and Central Dogma Review can get stamped tomorrow during tutorial (today is last day)

Turn in blue stamp sheet at end of class or during tutorial any day this week (Wed - Fri)


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Get caught up if you have any missing assignments for bio!



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



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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)



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Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Daily Summary 02-05

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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

SEX EDUCATION ALL THIS WEEK

TUTORIAL WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE in X104 TOMORROW DUE TO AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE INFO SESSION

Objectives: SWBAT demonstrate basic understanding of human reproduction, contraception, and common STIs/STDs through class conversations and passing a comprehensive quiz following instruction with no less than 70% correct responses

Warm-up: TBD by Planned Parenthood instructor Anyone still needing DNA and Central Dogma Review can get stamped tomorrow during tutorial (Wednesday is last day)

Turn in blue stamp sheet at end of class or during tutorial any day this week (Wed - Fri)


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE Friday)



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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:

Objectives: (1) Explain the general purpose of the field of environmental health; (2) Name and describe major categories of environmental health factors; (3) Explain most common methods for assessing relative toxicity of chemicals in the environment; (4) Describe risk assessment methods and applications; and (5) Explain how regulations can help reduce risks of human and environmental injury

Warm-up: Unit 8 Exam FRQ Rubric Explanation [5]

Unit 8 Exam FRQ scoring [20]

scrAPESbook presentations [25]

Unit 9, Lecture 1: Freshwater Resources [20]

AP pre-registration Independent research project interviews


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Miller LITE reading assignment: pp. 317-324



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Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Daily Summary 02-03

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

SEX EDUCATION ALL THIS WEEK

Objectives: SWBAT demonstrate basic understanding of human reproduction, contraception, and common STIs/STDs through class conversations and passing a comprehensive quiz following instruction with no less than 70% correct responses

Warm-up: Review of Mr. Bursch’s expectations for students during Sex Ed instruction and brief introduction of Planned Parenthood instructor [3]

Anyone still needing DNA and Central Dogma Review can get stamped tomorrow during tutorial (Friday is last day)

Turn in blue stamp sheet at end of class or during tutorial any day this week (Wed - Fri)


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Get caught up if you have any missing assignments for bio!



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

SEX EDUCATION ALL THIS WEEK

Objectives: SWBAT demonstrate basic understanding of human reproduction, contraception, and common STIs/STDs through class conversations and passing a comprehensive quiz following instruction with no less than 70% correct responses

Warm-up: Review of Mr. Bursch’s expectations for students during Sex Ed instruction and brief introduction of Planned Parenthood instructor [3]

Anyone still needing DNA and Central Dogma Review can get stamped tomorrow during tutorial (Wednesday is last day)

Turn in blue stamp sheet at end of class or during tutorial any day this week (Wed - Fri)


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE Friday)



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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:

Objectives: (1) Explain the general purpose of the field of environmental health; (2) Name and describe major categories of environmental health factors; (3) Explain most common methods for assessing relative toxicity of chemicals in the environment; (4) Describe risk assessment methods and applications; and (5) Explain how regulations can help reduce risks of human and environmental injury

Warm-up: Unit 8 Exam Answer Sheet Set-up [1]

Unit 8 Exam [50]

Check and stamp LC50 Lab (after exam, otherwise, by 2:40 pm)


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Make sure scrAPESbook articles #5 and #6 are in your book

Work on independent research project (interviews this week)



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