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!

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Daily Summary 10-04

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up

- Discussion of predator-prey interaction and its effects on populations

- Lion Eats Rabbit Lab: Predator-Prey Population Simulation, Day 1


Homework:

- Work on biome projects



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up

- Discussion of predator-prey interaction and its effects on populations

- Lion Eats Rabbit Lab: Predator-Prey Population Simulation, Day 1


Homework:

- Work on biome projects



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ELD SCIENCE
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In Class:

- Silent reading

- Finish Mass of Gum Lab and turn in


Homework:

NONE



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Monday, October 3, 2011

Daily Summary 10-03

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up/Homework Check

- Notes: Population Biology

- Working with population graphs


Homework:

- Work on biome projects



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up/Homework Check

- Notes: Population Biology

- Working with population graphs


Homework:

- Work on biome projects



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ELD SCIENCE
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In Class:

- Basic Science Skills Unit Exam


Homework:

NONE



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Friday, September 30, 2011

Daily Summary 09-30

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up

- Collect Ecology Field Day Handout (parts I and II)

- Ecology Mid-unit quiz on chapters 3 and 4

- Start work on "Populations" guided reading handout


Homework:

- Finish "Populations" guided reading handout



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up

- Collect Ecology Field Day Handout (parts I and II)

- Ecology Mid-unit quiz on chapters 3 and 4

- Start work on "Populations" guided reading handout


Homework:

- Finish "Populations" guided reading handout



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ELD SCIENCE
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In Class:

- Silent reading

- Mass of Gum Lab


Homework:

- Finish Mass of Gum Lab graph



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Thursday, September 29, 2011

Daily Summary 09-29

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up

- Notes and videos on ecological succession

- Biomes research in class


Homework:

- Work on biome projects



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up

- Notes and videos on ecological succession

- Biomes research in class


Homework:

- Work on biome projects

- "Alternative Assessment" on p.97, DUE TOMORROW



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ELD SCIENCE
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In Class:

- Silent reading

- Mass and triple beam balance practice

- Start mass of gum lab


Homework:

- Reading a triple beam balance: 5 practice problems

- Study for Science Skills UNIT EXAM



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Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Daily Summary 09-28

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up/Homework Check

- Turn in field day handout (parts I and II)

- Finish Ecosystem maps (part III of Ecology Field Day)


Homework:

- Work on biome projects



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up/Homework Check

- Turn in field day handout (parts I and II)

- Finish Ecosystem maps (part III of Ecology Field Day)


Homework:

- Work on biome projects

- Work on "Alternative Assessment" on p. 97 (Due Friday)



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ELD SCIENCE
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In Class:

- Silent reading

- Finish graduated cylinder volume determination practice

- Thermometer reading practice


Homework:

- Bring a pack of gum



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