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, August 25, 2010

Daily Summary 8-25

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Start Lentil Seed Lab

- Notes on Scientific Method

Chapter1Day1-ScienceMethods-2010.ppt


Homework:

Writing "If/Then" Hypothesis Statements



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ELD SCIENCE:
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In Class:

- Measurement Practice


Homework:

- None

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Daily Summary 8-24

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- check/stamp graphing practice (3 minutes)

- get textbooks (15 minutes)

- finish graphing review (10 minutes)

- hookworm graphing exercise (15 minutes)

- collect lab safety contract (2 minutes)


Homework:

- draw line graph for hookworm data


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ELD SCIENCE:
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In Class:

- get textbooks (15 minutes)

- measurement practice

- collect lab safety contract (2 minutes)


Homework:

- problem #2 on page 1 of measurement handout

Monday, August 23, 2010

Daily Summary 8-23

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- complete notebook setup

- writing sample

- safety quiz

- graphing practice

Homework:

- graphing practice handout

- lab safety contract (due tomorrow)


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ELD SCIENCE:
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In Class:

- complete notebook setup

- writing sample

- safety quiz


Homework:

- lab safety contract (due tomorrow)

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Daily Summary 8-19

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- finish classroom situations role playing skits

- hand out and go over safety rules

- explain safety poster assignment

- students complete safety posters

Homework:

- study for safety quiz

- bring notebook for class

- bring the green sheet signature section by tomorrow (the last day to turn it in for points)

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ELD SCIENCE:
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In Class:

- classroom situations and role playing

- hand out and go over safety rules

- explain safety poster assignment


Homework:

- study for safety quiz

- bring notebook for class

- bring the green sheet signature section by tomorrow (the last day to turn it in for points)

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Daily Summary 8-18

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Scavenger hunt (10 minutes)

- Collect parent signature section (6-7 minutes)

- Role playing skit activity: Thinking critically about how to manage your own in-class behavior


Homework:

- get notebook for Friday


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ELD SCIENCE:
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In Class:

- finish going over syllabus

- Scavenger hunt (10 minutes)

- Collect parent signature section (6-7 minutes)


Homework:

- get notebook for Friday