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!

Monday, September 19, 2011

Daily Summary 09-19

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up/Homework Check

- Quick Review of biogeochemical cycles

- Biogeochemical cycles video quiz


Homework:

- Re-read p. 78 on the nitrogen cycle, THEN complete "Analyzing Data" on p. 79 (THIS IS DUE TOMORROW!)

- Answer Chapter 3 Assessment questions on pp. 83-84, questions 1-31 (THIS IS DUE WEDNESDAY!)



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up/Homework Check

- Quick Review of biogeochemical cycles

- Biogeochemical cycles video quiz


Homework:

- Re-read p. 78 on the nitrogen cycle, THEN complete "Analyzing Data" on p. 79 (THIS IS DUE TOMORROW!)

- Answer Chapter 3 Assessment questions on pp. 83-84, questions #1-33 (THIS IS DUE WEDNESDAY!)



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ELD SCIENCE
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In Class:

- Silent reading

- Graphing review and practice quiz


Homework:

- Finish graphing practice quiz



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Friday, September 16, 2011

Daily Summary 09-16

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up/Homework Check

- Independent study on biogeochemical cycles--complete "Cycles of Matter" handout, both sides

- Work on food chain drawings

- Grade check


Homework:

- Finish food chain drawings

- Finish cycles of matter worksheet



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up

- Independent study on biogeochemical cycles--complete "Cycles of Matter" handout, both sides

- Work on food chain drawings

- Grade check



Homework:

- Finish food chain drawings

- Finish cycles of matter worksheet



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ELD SCIENCE
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In Class:

- Silent reading

- Collect handbook signature sheets

- Correct Scientific Method practice problems


Homework:

NONE



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Daily Sumary 09-15

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up/Homework Check

- Discuss Ecological Pyramids (energy, biomass, numbers)

- Food Chain Relay Race and Food Chain Drawings


Homework:

- Due date for Tuesday's HW extended--finish tonight if you were not done by today

- Start Food Chain Drawings


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HONORS BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up/Homework Check

- Discuss Ecological Pyramids (energy, biomass, numbers)

- Food Chain Relay Race and Food Chain Drawings


Homework:

- Food Chain Drawings



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ELD SCIENCE
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In Class:

- Silent reading

- Scientific Method Practice problems continued


Homework:

- Complete Scientific Method Practice problems: "Flower Power" and "Super Snails"



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Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Daily Summary 09-14

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up/Homework Check (only for those periods I did NOT check yesterday)

- Ecosystems vocabulary quiz

- Finish notes on energy flow in ecosystems


Homework:

- Finish guided reading worksheet on ecosystems and energy flow (do both sides)

- Read sections 3-1 and 3-2 in your textbook and answer ALL section assessment questions on pp. 67 and 75

>>>>> NOTE: THIS ASSIGNMENT IS DUE ON TOMORROW! <<<<<



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up

- Ecosystems vocabulary quiz

- Finish notes on energy flow in ecosystems


Homework:

- Finish guided reading worksheet on ecosystems and energy flow (do both sides)

- Read sections 3-1 and 3-2 in your textbook and answer ALL section assessment questions on pp. 67 and 75

>>>>> NOTE: THIS ASSIGNMENT IS DUE ON TOMORROW! <<<<<



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ELD SCIENCE
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In Class:

- Silent reading

- Finish Lentil Seed Lab graphs



Homework:



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