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!

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Daily Summary 04-28

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Work on reproductive isolation skits

- Present skits

- Review types of reproductive isolation


Homework:

- Review ALL evolution HW and notes for evolution quiz #3, which will include all previous questions from quizzes 1 and 2 PLUS new questions on speciation



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ELD SCIENCE
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In Class:

- Silent reading

- Genetics with a smile activity


Homework:

- Finish genetics with a smile

- Complete word search

- Answer "Check for Understanding" questions on p. 73


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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Daily Summary 04-27

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up/Homework Check

- Go over HW

- Video clip on speciation

- Assign "Acting Up" (Skit on speciation)


Homework:

- Continue to brainstorm on ideas for your skit



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ELD SCIENCE
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In Class:

- Silent reading

- Fill out permission slips for planetarium trip

- Turn in DNA Extraction Lab

- Reading on inheritance, traits, and Punnett Squares


Homework:

NONE


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Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Daily Summary 04-26

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

CST TESTING


Homework:

- Finish yesterday's assignment



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ELD SCIENCE
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In Class:

CST TESTING


Homework:

- Finish yesterday's assignment



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Monday, April 25, 2011

Daily Summary 04-25

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up

- Correct Evolution Quiz 2

- Go over speciation concepts


Homework:

- Re-read section 16-3, pp. 404-410 AND answer section assessment questions on p.410, #1-4



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ELD SCIENCE
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In Class:

- Silent reading

- Answer DNA Extraction Lab questions together


Homework:

- Finish DNA Extraction Lab questions



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Friday, April 22, 2011

Daily Summary 04-22

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up

- Finish "Driftworm" genetic drift activity

- Evolution Quiz 2

- Turn in HW Packet #5


Homework:

NONE



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ELD SCIENCE
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In Class:

- DNA Extraction LAB


Homework:

NONE



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