Daily Summary 8-31

PERIOD 2: Finished paper folding investigation, reviewed science skills concepts

HOMEWORK: Read all four sections of chapter 1 and answer section questions



PERIODS 1, 3, 5, 6: reviewed hookworm graphing exercise, took notes on science methods

HOMEWORK: Read all four sections of chapter 1 and answer section questions from section 1-1 and 1-2

Daily Summary 8-28

Checked HW (homework), went over WU, reviewed basic graphing skills and did hookworm graphing exercise. The website for the graphing review and practice is http://staff.tuhsd.k12.az.us/gfoster/standard/bgraph2.htm

Click on the "Hookworms" link under "Graphing Problems"

HOMEWORK: Finish answering hookworm graphing exercise questions--I will check them on Monday.

REMINDER: BRING TEXTBOOKS ON MONDAY!!!

Daily Summary 8-27

In class we checked out textbooks and completed the graphing practice exercises below.

Homework: Complete the Graphing Practice Worksheet if you did not finish it in class.

REMINDER: remember to bring your textbook on MONDAY!

Daily Summary 8-26

Took district's benchmark baseline exam, handed back safety quiz and did retakes

Homework: Complete Course "Road Map" if you have not already done so--I will check and stamp it tomorrow

Daily Summary 8-25

Today we discussed the following quote:

If you violate Nature's laws you are your own prosecuting attorney, judge, jury, and hangman.

- Luther Burbank

Took safety quiz, did a writing sample in periods 2, 5, and 6.

Tomorrow we will take the district benchmark test, and Thursday we will sign out books to students.

Vocabulary words were given in period 2 only. They will follow in a separate post.

Homework: Finish filling out Biology Semester 1 Course "Road Map". I will check tomorrow.

Mr. Bursch

Daily Summary 8-24

Covered class "Road Map", toured class website, finished final safety poster presentations

Homework: send an email to the teacher, study for safety quiz

Helpful Documents

Students and Parents:

Important documents and electronic versions (Word and PDF computer files) of handouts given out in class can usually be found on this website. On the right hand side of this page you will find a list of many of the most important documents for this class titled "Essential Documents". Click the name of the file to download it.

As always, please contact me if you have any questions!

Daily Summary 8-21

Completed Lab Safety Posters and presented to class
Collected Lab Safety contract and daily warm-ups for the week

Homework:

Weekend homework will occasionally be assigned--this weekend students should reflect back on the week and make sure they understand the class expectations and routines. They should also review the lab safety guide to prepare for Tuesday's lab safety quiz.

Daily Summary 8-20

Reviewed lab safety and basic classroom procedures and routines
Worked on lab safety posters

REMINDER: TURN IN THOSE PARENT SIGNATURE SECTIONS OF THE COURSE INFORMATION SHEET IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE IT ALREADY--THEY WERE DUE YESTERDAY!

Homework:
Get those pictures for your profile!

Daily Summary 8-19

Finished student profiles for teams wall
Started to talk about lab safety
Took room tour quiz

Homework:
Get quadrille notebook
Picture of yourself (wallet size)
Get signed the parent section of course info sheet

Daily Summary 8/18

In class: Reviewed "ground rules", went over course information sheet, worked on student profile activity.

Homework:
Get wallet-sized photo of yourself
Review course information sheet with parent/guardian and have it signed
Get a bound, quadrille notebook like the one shown in class

Daily Summary 8/17

Welcomed students to Biology and had all students introduce themselves.

Discussed "ground rules" of course and had basic Q and A session about class.

See you tomorrow!

And don't forget to bring in that wallet-sized photo of yourself by Friday!


Mr. Bursch

A Peek for Parents

Welcome to the 2009-2010 school year! And for those that are new to the school, welcome to Willow Glen High!

This year promises to be another lively one as the campus buzzes with student activity and the construction of our new science wing!

This website will be updated on a daily basis and is a place for students and parents to find brief summaries of each day's activities, homework assignments, and reminders for upcoming projects and due dates.

Parents, this can be an exciting and stressful time for you, too, especially if this is your child's first year of high school. Please do make use of this resource and don't hesitate to contact me if you have questions or concerns. Back to school night is September 3rd, and I look forward to meeting all of you.

Stay tuned!


Mr. Bursch

Fresh Faces

Boy, the incoming freshmen just look younger and younger every year!