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!

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Daily Summary 01-25

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Verbally describe protein synthesis process from start (transcription) to finish (completed protein)

- Warm up: Answer questions #2 and #3 on the DNA extraction lab handout [10]

- Check HW [10~]

- Check DNA bead activity [10~]

- Correct MC portion of DNA quiz [10]

- Finish DNA Extraction Lab (DUE TOMORROW) [10]

- Start notes on transcription and translation (if there’s time) [10]


HOMEWORK: NONE


TOMORROW: Notes on Transcription and Translations, independent practice



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Verbally describe protein synthesis process from start (transcription) to finish (completed protein)

- Warm up: Answer questions #2 and #3 on the DNA extraction lab handout [10]

- Check HW [10~]

- Check DNA bead activity [10~]

- Correct MC portion of DNA quiz [10]

- Finish DNA Extraction Lab and turn in [10]

- Start notes on transcription and translation [10]


HOMEWORK: Sign up for a Bring It! Presentation time slot (put your partner’s name, too, if you have one)


TOMORROW: Notes on Transcription and Translations, independent practice


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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:

- Silent reading

- Work on Musical Instrument Project


HOMEWORK:

- Work on Musical Instrument Project



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Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Daily Summary 01-24

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Extract DNA from strawberries

- Warm up: Answer question #1 on the lab handout [8]

- Explain HW assignment again [10]

- DNA Extraction Lab [30]


HOMEWORK: Re-read section 12-3, create flow diagram showing processes of transcription and translation


TOMORROW: Finish DNA Extraction Lab, Notes on Transcription and Translation



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Extract DNA from strawberries

- Warm up: Answer question #1 on the lab handout [8]

- Explain HW assignment again [10]

- DNA Extraction Lab [30]


HOMEWORK: Re-read section 12-3, create flow diagram showing processes of transcription and translation


TOMORROW: Finish DNA Extraction Lab, Notes on Transcription and Translation



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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:

- Silent reading

- Finish going over waves workbook pages

- work on musical instrument project


HOMEWORK:

- work on musical instrument project



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Monday, January 23, 2012

Daily Summary 01-23

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Earn 75% or higher on the DNA Structure, Function, and Replication Quiz

- Warm up: Draw the major steps of DNA replication (HINT: look at your bead activity handout) [8]

- HW Check [8~]

- Go over HW, add to HW packet, turn in packet [10]

- Notes/review on DNA replication [15]

- QUIZ: DNA Structure, Function, and Replication [15]


HOMEWORK: Re-read section 12-3, create flow diagram showing processes of transcription and translation


TOMORROW: DNA Extraction Lab



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

Objective: Earn 80% or higher on the DNA Structure, Function, and Replication Quiz

- Warm up: Draw the major steps of DNA replication [8]

- HW Check [8~]

- Go over HW, add to HW packet, turn in packet [10]

- Notes/review on DNA replication [15]

- QUIZ: DNA Structure, Function, and Replication [15]

- Bring It! Signups: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0A4BA9A722A75-bring/2765965


HOMEWORK: Re-read section 12-3, create flow diagram showing processes of transcription and translation


TOMORROW: DNA Extraction Lab



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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:

- Silent reading

- Check workbook pages and correct

- Work on project



HOMEWORK:

- Work on musical instrument project



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Friday, January 20, 2012

Daily Summary 01-20

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Review Handout on DNA Structure, Function, and Replication WITH Introduction to RNA and Protein Synthesis (COMPLETE BY MONDAY)

- Prepare Homework Packet #1 for submission (DUE MONDAY)


HOMEWORK:

- Prepare Homework Packet #1 for submission (DUE MONDAY)

- Study for quiz on DNA Structure, Function, and Replication



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Review Handout on DNA Structure, Function, and Replication WITH Introduction to RNA and Protein Synthesis (COMPLETE BY MONDAY)

- Prepare Homework Packet #1 for submission (DUE MONDAY)


HOMEWORK:

- Prepare Homework Packet #1 for submission (DUE MONDAY)

- Study for quiz on DNA Structure, Function, and Replication



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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:

- Silent reading

- Complete workbook pages handout on waves (DUE MONDAY)


HOMEWORK:

- Complete workbook pages handout on waves (DUE MONDAY)



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Thursday, January 19, 2012

Daily Summary 01-19

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Correctly create a three-dimensional model of a double-stranded molecule of DNA using pop beads AND then simulate the replication of a double-stranded molecule of DNA

- Warm up: Describe the major steps of DNA replication (see pp. 298-299 for details) [8]

- HW Check [8~]

- Video clip on DNA wrapping and replication [5]

- Notes on DNA replication [15]

- DNA Bead Activity, Parts II and III [20]


HOMEWORK: Review your notes and DNA Bead Activity to prepare for quiz on structure and replication of DNA


TOMORROW: DNA QUIZ (structure and
replication)



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Correctly create a three-dimensional model of a double-stranded molecule of DNA using pop beads AND then simulate the replication of a double-stranded molecule of DNA

- Warm up: Describe the major steps of DNA replication (see pp. 298-299 for details) [8]

- HW Check [8~]

- Video clip on DNA wrapping and replication [5]

- Notes on DNA replication [15]

- DNA Bead Activity, Parts II and III [20]


HOMEWORK: Review your notes and DNA Bead Activity to prepare for quiz on structure and replication of DNA


TOMORROW: DNA QUIZ (structure and replication)



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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:

- Silent reading

- Musical Instrument Project research



HOMEWORK:

- Continue to work on musical instrument project



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