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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: (1) Investigate the function
of an enzyme under various conditions (temperature, pH, concentration)
and graph and analyze the results with no major errors; (2) Cell
analogies
Warm-up: What is a cell? How would you explain the concept to someone who had never been exposed to this idea before? [7]
Introduction to Cell Analogies project [7]
Cell theory and Eukaryotes/Prokaryotes Venn Diagram [20]
Review of essential cell structures (do this with your cell analogies project partner—the presentation is on the class website)
Work on Cell Analogies project
OUTSIDE OF CLASS: (BioSITE Meeting TODAY)
Work on your Enzymes laboratory experiment report (DUE Friday)
Work on your ESLP project (garden cleanup is this week)
Cell analogies slideshow project
(DUE Friday)
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The official website for Mr. Bursch's science classes at Willow Glen High School
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, November 29, 2017
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Daily Summary 11-28
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: (1) Investigate the function of an enzyme under various conditions (temperature, pH, concentration) and graph and analyze the results with no major errors; (2) Cell analogies
Warm-up: What is a cell? How would you explain the concept to someone who had never been exposed to this idea before? [7]
Introduction to Cell Analogies project [7]
Cell theory and Eukaryotes/Prokaryotes Venn Diagram [20]
Review of essential cell structures (do this with your cell analogies project partner—the presentation is on the class website)
Work on Cell Analogies project
OUTSIDE OF CLASS: (BioSITE Meeting TODAY)
Work on your Enzymes laboratory experiment report (DUE Friday)
Work on your ESLP project (garden cleanup is this week)
Cell analogies slideshow project (DUE Friday)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: (1) Investigate the function of an enzyme under various conditions (temperature, pH, concentration) and graph and analyze the results with no major errors; (2) Cell analogies
Warm-up: What is a cell? How would you explain the concept to someone who had never been exposed to this idea before? [7]
Introduction to Cell Analogies project [7]
Cell theory and Eukaryotes/Prokaryotes Venn Diagram [20]
Review of essential cell structures (do this with your cell analogies project partner—the presentation is on the class website)
Work on Cell Analogies project
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on your Enzymes laboratory experiment worksheet (the bottom portion of the Enzyme Lab Guide) (DUE Friday)
Work on your ESLP project (garden cleanup is this week)
Cell analogies slideshow project (DUE Friday)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: (1) Investigate the function of an enzyme under various conditions (temperature, pH, concentration) and graph and analyze the results with no major errors; (2) Cell analogies
Warm-up: What is a cell? How would you explain the concept to someone who had never been exposed to this idea before? [7]
Introduction to Cell Analogies project [7]
Cell theory and Eukaryotes/Prokaryotes Venn Diagram [20]
Review of essential cell structures (do this with your cell analogies project partner—the presentation is on the class website)
Work on Cell Analogies project
OUTSIDE OF CLASS: (BioSITE Meeting TODAY)
Work on your Enzymes laboratory experiment report (DUE Friday)
Work on your ESLP project (garden cleanup is this week)
Cell analogies slideshow project (DUE Friday)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: (1) Investigate the function of an enzyme under various conditions (temperature, pH, concentration) and graph and analyze the results with no major errors; (2) Cell analogies
Warm-up: What is a cell? How would you explain the concept to someone who had never been exposed to this idea before? [7]
Introduction to Cell Analogies project [7]
Cell theory and Eukaryotes/Prokaryotes Venn Diagram [20]
Review of essential cell structures (do this with your cell analogies project partner—the presentation is on the class website)
Work on Cell Analogies project
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on your Enzymes laboratory experiment worksheet (the bottom portion of the Enzyme Lab Guide) (DUE Friday)
Work on your ESLP project (garden cleanup is this week)
Cell analogies slideshow project (DUE Friday)
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Monday, November 27, 2017
Daily Summary 11-27
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Investigate the function of an enzyme under various conditions (temperature, pH, concentration) and graph and analyze the results with no major errors
Warm-up: Review your enzyme lab progress—what have you done and what do you still have yet to do? [3]
Finish Enzymes Laboratory experiment: Environmental Factors Affecting Peroxidase Enzyme
Function—assemble your materials and complete your investigations—there’s no time to waste!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on your Enzymes laboratory experiment report
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project (garden cleanup is available Tuesday through Thursday of this week)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Investigate the function of an enzyme under various conditions (temperature, pH, concentration) and graph and analyze the results with no major errors
Warm-up: Review your enzyme lab progress—what have you done and what do you still have yet to do? [3]
Finish Enzymes Laboratory experiment: Environmental Factors Affecting Peroxidase Enzyme
Function—assemble your materials and complete your investigations—there’s no time to waste!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on your Enzymes laboratory experiment worksheet (the bottom portion of the Enzyme Lab Guide)
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project (garden cleanup is available Tuesday through Thursday of this week)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Investigate the function of an enzyme under various conditions (temperature, pH, concentration) and graph and analyze the results with no major errors
Warm-up: Review your enzyme lab progress—what have you done and what do you still have yet to do? [3]
Finish Enzymes Laboratory experiment: Environmental Factors Affecting Peroxidase Enzyme
Function—assemble your materials and complete your investigations—there’s no time to waste!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on your Enzymes laboratory experiment report
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project (garden cleanup is available Tuesday through Thursday of this week)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Investigate the function of an enzyme under various conditions (temperature, pH, concentration) and graph and analyze the results with no major errors
Warm-up: Review your enzyme lab progress—what have you done and what do you still have yet to do? [3]
Finish Enzymes Laboratory experiment: Environmental Factors Affecting Peroxidase Enzyme
Function—assemble your materials and complete your investigations—there’s no time to waste!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on your Enzymes laboratory experiment worksheet (the bottom portion of the Enzyme Lab Guide)
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project (garden cleanup is available Tuesday through Thursday of this week)
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Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Daily Summary 11-21
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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: Investigate the function of an enzyme under various conditions (temperature, pH, concentration) and graph and analyze the results with no major errors
Warm-up: Directions for enzymes take-home quiz [2]
Laboratory experiment: Environmental Factors Affecting Peroxidase Enzyme Function—make sure you have had your procedure reviewed and approved by the instructor before beginning, then assemble your materials and start your investigations—there’s no time to waste!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Enzymes take-home quiz (due next class at start of period)
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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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: Investigate the function of an enzyme under various conditions (temperature, pH, concentration) and graph and analyze the results with no major errors
Warm-up: Directions for enzymes take-home quiz [2]
Laboratory experiment: Environmental Factors Affecting Peroxidase Enzyme Function—make sure you have had your procedure reviewed and approved by the instructor before beginning, then assemble your materials and start your investigations—there’s no time to waste!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Enzymes take-home quiz (due next class at start of period)
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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Daily Summary 11-20
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Investigate the function of an enzyme under various conditions (temperature, pH, concentration) and graph and analyze the results with no major errors
Warm-up: Directions for enzymes take-home quiz [2]
Laboratory experiment: Environmental Factors Affecting Peroxidase Enzyme Function—make sure you have had your procedure reviewed and approved by the instructor before beginning, then assemble your materials and start your investigations—there’s no time to waste!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Enzymes take-home quiz (due next class at start of period)
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Investigate the function of an enzyme under various conditions (temperature, pH, concentration) and graph and analyze the results with no major errors
Warm-up: Directions for enzymes take-home quiz [2]
Laboratory experiment: Environmental Factors Affecting Peroxidase Enzyme Function—make sure you have had your procedure reviewed and approved by the instructor before beginning, then assemble your materials and start your investigations—there’s no time to waste!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Enzymes take-home quiz (due next class at start of period)
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Investigate the function of an enzyme under various conditions (temperature, pH, concentration) and graph and analyze the results with no major errors
Warm-up: Directions for enzymes take-home quiz [2]
Laboratory experiment: Environmental Factors Affecting Peroxidase Enzyme Function—make sure you have had your procedure reviewed and approved by the instructor before beginning, then assemble your materials and start your investigations—there’s no time to waste!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Enzymes take-home quiz (due next class at start of period)
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Investigate the function of an enzyme under various conditions (temperature, pH, concentration) and graph and analyze the results with no major errors
Warm-up: Directions for enzymes take-home quiz [2]
Laboratory experiment: Environmental Factors Affecting Peroxidase Enzyme Function—make sure you have had your procedure reviewed and approved by the instructor before beginning, then assemble your materials and start your investigations—there’s no time to waste!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Enzymes take-home quiz (due next class at start of period)
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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Thursday, November 16, 2017
Daily Summary 11-16
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: (1) Correctly describe the basic composition and essential function of all enzymes with no major factual errors; (2) Investigate the function of an enzyme under various conditions (temperature, pH, concentration) and graph the results with no major errors
Warm-up: What are enzymes (structurally speaking) and what specifically can/do they do? How do they basically work? [5]
Review enzymes notes [10]
Finish/submit Toothpickase Enzyme activity write-up—due today
Day 1 of Enzyme Laboratory experiment: Environmental Factors Affecting Peroxidase Enzyme Function
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Make sure your lab team’s enzyme experiment procedure is ready
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: (1) Correctly describe the basic composition and essential function of all enzymes with no major factual errors; (2) Investigate the function of an enzyme under various conditions (temperature, pH, concentration) and graph the results with no major errors
Warm-up: What are enzymes (structurally speaking) and what specifically can/do they do? How do they basically work? [5]
Review enzymes notes [10]
Finish/submit Toothpickase Enzyme activity write-up—due today
Day 1 of Enzyme Laboratory experiment: Environmental Factors Affecting Peroxidase Enzyme Function
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Make sure your lab team’s enzyme experiment procedure is ready
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: (1) Correctly describe the basic composition and essential function of all enzymes with no major factual errors; (2) Investigate the function of an enzyme under various conditions (temperature, pH, concentration) and graph the results with no major errors
Warm-up: What are enzymes (structurally speaking) and what specifically can/do they do? How do they basically work? [5]
Review enzymes notes [10]
Finish/submit Toothpickase Enzyme activity write-up—due today
Day 1 of Enzyme Laboratory experiment: Environmental Factors Affecting Peroxidase Enzyme Function
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Make sure your lab team’s enzyme experiment procedure is ready
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: (1) Correctly describe the basic composition and essential function of all enzymes with no major factual errors; (2) Investigate the function of an enzyme under various conditions (temperature, pH, concentration) and graph the results with no major errors
Warm-up: What are enzymes (structurally speaking) and what specifically can/do they do? How do they basically work? [5]
Review enzymes notes [10]
Finish/submit Toothpickase Enzyme activity write-up—due today
Day 1 of Enzyme Laboratory experiment: Environmental Factors Affecting Peroxidase Enzyme Function
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Make sure your lab team’s enzyme experiment procedure is ready
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Daily Summary 11-15
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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: (1) Provide fair and honest feedback to an assigned peer on his/her TSOTS blog post assignments #3 and #4; (2a) Correctly describe the basic composition and essential function of all enzymes with no major factual errors; (2b) Simulate the function of an enzyme under various conditions and graph the results with no major errors
Warm-up: What is the general meaning of “catalyst”? [5]
Introduction to enzymes [20]
Activity: Toothpickase Enzyme Simulation [45]
Scoring of TSOTS blog posts for your assigned peer
Finish Biomolecule Assembly and submit the sheet
Get Biomolecules graphic organizer checked (last day—seriously)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Toothpickase Enzyme Simulation write-up
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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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: (1) Provide fair and honest feedback to an assigned peer on his/her TSOTS blog post assignments #3 and #4; (2a) Correctly describe the basic composition and essential function of all enzymes with no major factual errors; (2b) Simulate the function of an enzyme under various conditions and graph the results with no major errors
Warm-up: What is the general meaning of “catalyst”? [5]
Introduction to enzymes [20]
Activity: Toothpickase Enzyme Simulation [45]
Scoring of TSOTS blog posts for your assigned peer
Finish Biomolecule Assembly and submit the sheet
Get Biomolecules graphic organizer checked (last day—seriously)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Toothpickase Enzyme Simulation write-up
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Daily Summary 11-14
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: (1) Correctly describe the basic composition and essential function of all enzymes with no major factual errors; (2) Simulate the function of an enzyme under various conditions and graph the results with no major errors
Warm-up: What is the general meaning of “catalyst”? [5]
Introduction to enzymes [20]
Activity: Toothpickase Enzyme Simulation [45]
Finish Biomolecule Assembly and submit the sheet with all of your model approval stamps if you have not done so already
Get Biomolecules graphic organizer checked (last day--seriously)
Make sure you report TSOTS blog scores for your assigned peer
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Toothpickase Enzyme Simulation write-up
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: (1) Provide fair and honest feedback to an assigned peer on his/her TSOTS blog post assignments #3 and #4; (2a) Correctly describe the basic composition and essential function of all enzymes with no major factual errors; (2b) Simulate the function of an enzyme under various conditions and graph the results with no major errors
Warm-up: What is the general meaning of “catalyst”? [5]
Introduction to enzymes [20]
Activity: Toothpickase Enzyme Simulation [45]
Scoring of TSOTS blog posts for your assigned peer
Finish Biomolecule Assembly and submit the sheet
Get Biomolecules graphic organizer checked (last day—seriously)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Toothpickase Enzyme Simulation write-up
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: (1) Correctly describe the basic composition and essential function of all enzymes with no major factual errors; (2) Simulate the function of an enzyme under various conditions and graph the results with no major errors
Warm-up: What is the general meaning of “catalyst”? [5]
Introduction to enzymes [20]
Activity: Toothpickase Enzyme Simulation [45]
Finish Biomolecule Assembly and submit the sheet with all of your model approval stamps if you have not done so already
Get Biomolecules graphic organizer checked (last day--seriously)
Make sure you report TSOTS blog scores for your assigned peer
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Toothpickase Enzyme Simulation write-up
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: (1) Provide fair and honest feedback to an assigned peer on his/her TSOTS blog post assignments #3 and #4; (2a) Correctly describe the basic composition and essential function of all enzymes with no major factual errors; (2b) Simulate the function of an enzyme under various conditions and graph the results with no major errors
Warm-up: What is the general meaning of “catalyst”? [5]
Introduction to enzymes [20]
Activity: Toothpickase Enzyme Simulation [45]
Scoring of TSOTS blog posts for your assigned peer
Finish Biomolecule Assembly and submit the sheet
Get Biomolecules graphic organizer checked (last day—seriously)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish Toothpickase Enzyme Simulation write-up
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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Monday, November 13, 2017
Daily Summary 11-13
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Provide fair and honest feedback to an assigned peer on his/her TSOTS blog post assignments #3 and #4
Warm-up: What does the “R” on an organic molecule drawing stand for, as in the generic structure of amino acids? Draw an amino acid, circle the amino group, and box the carboxylic acid group. [5]
Turn in assignment stamp log #2 (was due last Thursday)
Get Biomolecules graphic organizer checked (last day)
Make sure you report TSOTS blog scores for your assigned peer
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Provide fair and honest feedback to an assigned peer on his/her TSOTS blog post assignments #3 and #4 Warm-up: What does the “R” on an organic molecule drawing stand for, as in the generic structure of amino acids? Draw an amino acid, circle the amino group, and box the carboxylic acid group. [5]
Turn in assignment stamp log #2 (was due last week)
Properties of water / biomolecules quiz [30]
Get Biomolecules graphic organizer checked (last day)
Begin scoring of TSOTS blog posts for your assigned peer
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Provide fair and honest feedback to an assigned peer on his/her TSOTS blog post assignments #3 and #4
Warm-up: What does the “R” on an organic molecule drawing stand for, as in the generic structure of amino acids? Draw an amino acid, circle the amino group, and box the carboxylic acid group. [5]
Turn in assignment stamp log #2 (was due last Thursday)
Get Biomolecules graphic organizer checked (last day)
Make sure you report TSOTS blog scores for your assigned peer
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Provide fair and honest feedback to an assigned peer on his/her TSOTS blog post assignments #3 and #4 Warm-up: What does the “R” on an organic molecule drawing stand for, as in the generic structure of amino acids? Draw an amino acid, circle the amino group, and box the carboxylic acid group. [5]
Turn in assignment stamp log #2 (was due last week)
Properties of water / biomolecules quiz [30]
Get Biomolecules graphic organizer checked (last day)
Begin scoring of TSOTS blog posts for your assigned peer
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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Thursday, November 9, 2017
Daily Summary 11-09
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Correctly identify 100% of biomolecule examples in graphic organizer and accurately model 90% of common biomolecules using plastic molecular modeling kits
Warm-up: Name the 4 categories of biomolecules and describe the monomer / component molecules of each category. [5]
Properties of water / biomolecules quiz [20]
Finish Biomolecule Assembly Activity [45 - 60]
Turn in assignment stamp log #2
Get Biomolecules graphic organizer checked
Make sure you report TSOTS blog scores for your assigned peer (postponed)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Design, record, and publish your own “Mysteries of Water” demo
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Correctly identify 100% of biomolecule examples in graphic organizer and accurately model 90% of common biomolecules using plastic molecular modeling kits
Warm-up: Name the 4 categories of biomolecules and describe the monomer / component molecules of each category. [5]
Properties of water / biomolecules quiz [20]
Finish Biomolecule Assembly Activity [45 - 60]
Turn in assignment stamp log #2
Get Biomolecules graphic organizer checked
Make sure you report TSOTS blog scores for your assigned peer (postponed)
Properties of Water mini-lab is now late—turn in ASAP!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Design, record, and publish your own “Mysteries of Water” demo (extra credit--not required)
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Correctly identify 100% of biomolecule examples in graphic organizer and accurately model 90% of common biomolecules using plastic molecular modeling kits
Warm-up: Name the 4 categories of biomolecules and describe the monomer / component molecules of each category. [5]
Properties of water / biomolecules quiz [20]
Finish Biomolecule Assembly Activity [45 - 60]
Turn in assignment stamp log #2
Get Biomolecules graphic organizer checked
Make sure you report TSOTS blog scores for your assigned peer (postponed)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Design, record, and publish your own “Mysteries of Water” demo
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Correctly identify 100% of biomolecule examples in graphic organizer and accurately model 90% of common biomolecules using plastic molecular modeling kits
Warm-up: Name the 4 categories of biomolecules and describe the monomer / component molecules of each category. [5]
Properties of water / biomolecules quiz [20]
Finish Biomolecule Assembly Activity [45 - 60]
Turn in assignment stamp log #2
Get Biomolecules graphic organizer checked
Make sure you report TSOTS blog scores for your assigned peer (postponed)
Properties of Water mini-lab is now late—turn in ASAP!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Design, record, and publish your own “Mysteries of Water” demo (extra credit--not required)
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Daily Summary 11-08
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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: Correctly identify 100% of biomolecule examples in graphic organizer and accurately model 90% of common biomolecules using plastic molecular modeling kits
Warm-up: Name the 4 categories of biomolecules and describe the monomer / component molecules of each category. [5]
Properties of water / biomolecules quiz [20]
Finish Biomolecule Assembly Activity [45 - 60]
Turn in assignment stamp log #2
Get Biomolecules graphic organizer checked
Make sure you report TSOTS blog scores for your assigned peer (postponed)
Properties of Water mini-lab is now late—turn in ASAP!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Design, record, and publish your own “Mysteries of Water” demo
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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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: Correctly identify 100% of biomolecule examples in graphic organizer and accurately model 90% of common biomolecules using plastic molecular modeling kits
Warm-up: Name the 4 categories of biomolecules and describe the monomer / component molecules of each category. [5]
Properties of water / biomolecules quiz [20]
Finish Biomolecule Assembly Activity [45 - 60]
Turn in assignment stamp log #2
Get Biomolecules graphic organizer checked
Make sure you report TSOTS blog scores for your assigned peer (postponed)
Properties of Water mini-lab is now late—turn in ASAP!
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Design, record, and publish your own “Mysteries of Water” demo
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Daily Summary 11-07
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Correctly identify 100% of biomolecule examples in graphic organizer and accurately model 90% of common biomolecules using plastic molecular modeling kits
Warm-up: Which chemical elements can be found in all of the following types of molecules: sugars, proteins, fats, and DNA? [5]
Discussion of biomolecules and their properties [20]
Start Biomolecule Assembly Activity Bring Macromolecules (Biomolecules) graphic organizer
Properties of water / biomolecules quick quiz next day
Properties of Water mini-lab is now late—turn in ASAP!
Next BioSITE meeting tomorrow during tutorial
TSOTS blog posts peer evaluations will take place Thursday
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Design, record, and publish your own “Mysteries of Water” demo
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Correctly identify 100% of biomolecule examples in graphic organizer and accurately model 90% of common biomolecules using plastic molecular modeling kits
Warm-up: Which chemical elements can be found in all of the following types of molecules: sugars, proteins, fats, and DNA? [5]
Discussion of biomolecules and their properties [20]
Start Biomolecule Assembly Activity Bring Macromolecules (Biomolecules) graphic organizer
Properties of water / biomolecules quick quiz next day
Properties of Water mini-lab is now late—turn in ASAP!
Next BioSITE meeting tomorrow during tutorial
TSOTS blog posts peer evaluations will take place Thursday
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Design, record, and publish your own “Mysteries of Water” demo
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Correctly identify 100% of biomolecule examples in graphic organizer and accurately model 90% of common biomolecules using plastic molecular modeling kits
Warm-up: Which chemical elements can be found in all of the following types of molecules: sugars, proteins, fats, and DNA? [5]
Discussion of biomolecules and their properties [20]
Start Biomolecule Assembly Activity Bring Macromolecules (Biomolecules) graphic organizer
Properties of water / biomolecules quick quiz next day
Properties of Water mini-lab is now late—turn in ASAP!
Next BioSITE meeting tomorrow during tutorial
TSOTS blog posts peer evaluations will take place Thursday
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Design, record, and publish your own “Mysteries of Water” demo
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Correctly identify 100% of biomolecule examples in graphic organizer and accurately model 90% of common biomolecules using plastic molecular modeling kits
Warm-up: Which chemical elements can be found in all of the following types of molecules: sugars, proteins, fats, and DNA? [5]
Discussion of biomolecules and their properties [20]
Start Biomolecule Assembly Activity Bring Macromolecules (Biomolecules) graphic organizer
Properties of water / biomolecules quick quiz next day
Properties of Water mini-lab is now late—turn in ASAP!
Next BioSITE meeting tomorrow during tutorial
TSOTS blog posts peer evaluations will take place Thursday
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Design, record, and publish your own “Mysteries of Water” demo
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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Monday, November 6, 2017
Daily Summary 11-06
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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: Correctly identify 100% of biomolecule examples in graphic organizer and accurately model 90% of common biomolecules using plastic molecular modeling kits
Warm-up: Which chemical elements can be found in all of the following types of molecules: sugars, proteins, fats, and DNA? [5]
Discussion of biomolecules and their properties [20]
Start Biomolecule Assembly Activity Bring Macromolecules (Biomolecules) graphic organizer
Properties of water / biomolecules quick quiz next day
Properties of Water mini-lab is now late—turn in ASAP!
Next BioSITE meeting tomorrow during tutorial
TSOTS blog posts peer evaluations will take place Thursday
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Design, record, and publish your own “Mysteries of Water” demo
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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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: Correctly identify 100% of biomolecule examples in graphic organizer and accurately model 90% of common biomolecules using plastic molecular modeling kits
Warm-up: Which chemical elements can be found in all of the following types of molecules: sugars, proteins, fats, and DNA? [5]
Discussion of biomolecules and their properties [20]
Start Biomolecule Assembly Activity Bring Macromolecules (Biomolecules) graphic organizer
Properties of water / biomolecules quick quiz next day
Properties of Water mini-lab is now late—turn in ASAP!
Next BioSITE meeting tomorrow during tutorial
TSOTS blog posts peer evaluations will take place Thursday
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Design, record, and publish your own “Mysteries of Water” demo
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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Friday, November 3, 2017
Daily Summary 11-03
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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: Demonstrate a basic understanding of water’s fundamental properties by correctly answering 80% or more of the questions on the Properties of Water Lab
Warm-up: Briefly explain why water coheres (sticks to itself) and adheres (sticks to other substances) to certain other substances so well. Use the terms “polar” and “hydrogen bonding” in your answer. [5]
Explain the floating paperclip demo [10]
Finish Water discussion / notes [15]
Properties of Properties of Water Lab [35 - 45]
Design your own “Mysteries of Water” demonstration (extra credit)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish / publish TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
Design, record, and publish your own “Mysteries of Water” demo
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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: Demonstrate a basic understanding of water’s fundamental properties by correctly answering 80% or more of the questions on the Properties of Water Lab
Warm-up: Briefly explain why water coheres (sticks to itself) and adheres (sticks to other substances) to certain other substances so well. Use the terms “polar” and “hydrogen bonding” in your answer. [5]
Explain the floating paperclip demo [10]
Finish Water discussion / notes [15]
Properties of Properties of Water Lab [35 - 45]
Design your own “Mysteries of Water” demonstration (extra credit)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish / publish TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
Design, record, and publish your own “Mysteries of Water” demo
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Thursday, November 2, 2017
Daily Summary 11-02
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of water’s fundamental properties by correctly answering 80% or more of the questions on the Properties of Water Lab
Warm-up: Briefly explain why water coheres (sticks to itself) and adheres (sticks to other substances) to certain other substances so well. Use the terms “polar” and “hydrogen bonding” in your answer. [5]
Explain the floating paperclip demo [10]
Finish Water discussion / notes [15]
Properties of Properties of Water Lab [35 - 45]
Design your own “Mysteries of Water” demonstration
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Design, record, and publish your own “Mysteries of Water” demo
Finish / publish TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of water’s fundamental properties by correctly answering 80% or more of the questions on the Properties of Water Lab
Warm-up: Briefly explain why water coheres (sticks to itself) and adheres (sticks to other substances) to certain other substances so well. Use the terms “polar” and “hydrogen bonding” in your answer. [5]
Explain the floating paperclip demo [10]
Finish Water discussion / notes [15]
Properties of Properties of Water Lab [35 - 45]
Design your own “Mysteries of Water” demonstration (extra credit)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish / publish TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
Design, record, and publish your own “Mysteries of Water” demo
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of water’s fundamental properties by correctly answering 80% or more of the questions on the Properties of Water Lab
Warm-up: Briefly explain why water coheres (sticks to itself) and adheres (sticks to other substances) to certain other substances so well. Use the terms “polar” and “hydrogen bonding” in your answer. [5]
Explain the floating paperclip demo [10]
Finish Water discussion / notes [15]
Properties of Properties of Water Lab [35 - 45]
Design your own “Mysteries of Water” demonstration
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Design, record, and publish your own “Mysteries of Water” demo
Finish / publish TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Demonstrate a basic understanding of water’s fundamental properties by correctly answering 80% or more of the questions on the Properties of Water Lab
Warm-up: Briefly explain why water coheres (sticks to itself) and adheres (sticks to other substances) to certain other substances so well. Use the terms “polar” and “hydrogen bonding” in your answer. [5]
Explain the floating paperclip demo [10]
Finish Water discussion / notes [15]
Properties of Properties of Water Lab [35 - 45]
Design your own “Mysteries of Water” demonstration (extra credit)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish / publish TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
Design, record, and publish your own “Mysteries of Water” demo
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Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Daily Summary 11-01
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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: Demonstrate basic understanding of ecological principles by correctly answering 70% or more of the questions on the Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam
Warm-up: Get your Unit 2 Exam answer sheet and a copy of the test from lab table 8 [3]
Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam, last look [20]
Properties of Water discussion and notes [20]
Properties of Water Lab [60]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on questions from properties of water lab
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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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: Demonstrate basic understanding of ecological principles by correctly answering 70% or more of the questions on the Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam
Warm-up: Get your Unit 2 Exam answer sheet and a copy of the test from lab table 8 [3]
Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam, last look [20]
Properties of Water discussion and notes [20]
Properties of Water Lab [60]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on questions from properties of water lab
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4
Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project
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