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 9, 2018

Daily Summary 02-09

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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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IN CLASS:

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 [10]

GATTACA screening, day 2 [60]

Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6

DNA and Central Dogma Review stamps [~10]


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

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

Answer the paragraph response and ethics questions on the GATTACA movie handout



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Thursday, February 8, 2018

Daily Summary 02-08

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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

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 [10]

GATTACA screening, day 2 [60]

Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6

DNA and Central Dogma Review stamps [~10]


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

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

Answer the paragraph response and ethics questions on the GATTACA movie handout



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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

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 [10]

GATTACA screening, day 2 [60]

Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6

DNA and Central Dogma Review stamps [~10]


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

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

Answer the paragraph response and ethics questions on the GATTACA movie handout



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Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Daily Summary 02-07

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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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IN CLASS:

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]

DNA and Central Dogma Exam extra time; work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 if you are finished with your test [20]

GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [10]

GATTACA screening, day 1 [40]

GATTACA intermission; work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6

DNA and Central Dogma Review stamps [~10]


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

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



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Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Daily Summary 02-06

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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

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 [10]

GATTACA screening, day 1 [50]

GATTACA intermission; work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6

DNA and Central Dogma Review stamps [~10]


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

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

Think about how you might answer the paragraph response GATTACA questions at this point



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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

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]

DNA and Central Dogma Exam extra time; work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 if you are finished with your test [20]

GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [10]

GATTACA screening, day 1 [40]

GATTACA intermission; work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6

DNA and Central Dogma Review stamps [~10]


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

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



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Monday, February 5, 2018

Daily Summary 02-05

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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

Objectives: SWBAT demonstrate basic understanding of DNA and protein synthesis topics by earning an 80% or higher on the Unit 5 exam

Warm-up: Fill out exam answer sheet correctly; get into exam seating mode [3]

DNA and Central Dogma Exam DNA and Central Dogma Review will get stamped tomorrow


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

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



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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

Objectives: SWBAT demonstrate basic understanding of DNA and protein synthesis topics by earning an 70% or higher on the Unit 5 exam

Warm-up: Fill out exam answer sheet correctly; get into exam seating mode [3]

DNA and Central Dogma Exam DNA and Central Dogma Review will get stamped tomorrow


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

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



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