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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
- TURN IN THE TOOTHPICKASE LAB!
- Objective: Be able to identify prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells when viewed under the microscope
- Warm-up: While observing cells under a microscope, what cell features/parts would you look for when trying to determine if the cells were prokaryotic or eukaryotic? Explain your answers.
- QUIZ on cell theory and microscopes
- Microscope Lab, Day 2 continued: Observations and Drawings
HOMEWORK: Re-read section 7-2 on cell structures and answer ALL section assessment questions
MONDAY: Cell structures
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
- SEE ME IF YOU DID NOT TURN IN THE CATALASE LAB REPORT!
- Objective: Be able to identify prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells (and their parts) when viewed under the microscope
- Warm-up: While observing cells under a microscope, what cell features/parts would you look for when trying to determine if the cells were prokaryotic or eukaryotic? Explain your answers.
- Video on scanning electron microscope
- QUIZ on cell theory and microscopes
- Microscope Lab, Day 2 continued, finish/turn in
HOMEWORK: Re-read section 7-2, answer ALL section assessment questions
MONDAY: Cell structures
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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:
- Silent reading
- Finish workbook assignment on Compounds and Mixtures
- Start read aloud on Compounds and Mixtures
HOMEWORK:
NONE
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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!
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Daily Summary 11-03
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
- TURN IN THE TOOTHPICKASE LAB!
- Objective: Be able to identify the major parts of a compound light microscope, demonstrate correct usage of these parts
- Warm-up: How would you first bring a specimen into focus when using a compound light microscope? Which objective lens should be used to locate an object on a slide (4x, 10x, or 40x)? Why?
- Microscope Lab, Day 2: Observations and Drawings
HOMEWORK: Read section 7-2 on cell structures and answer ALL “CHECKPOINT” questions
TOMORROW: Cell structures
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
- NEW SEATS!
- Objective: Be able to identify the major parts of a compound light microscope, demonstrate correct usage of these parts
- Warm-up: How would you adjust the amount of light passing through the specimen when using a compound light microscope? Which objective lens should be used to locate an object on a slide (4x, 10x, or 40x)? Why? Describe the preparation of a wet mount slide.
- Microscope Lab, Day 2: Observations/Drawings
HOMEWORK: Read section 7-2 on cell structures and answer ALL CHECKPOINT, Interpreting Graphics, and Applying Concepts questions
TOMORROW: Cell structures
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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:
- Silent reading
- Finish and turn in element cards
- Read pp. 173-176 in textbook
- Complete workbook pages 172-174
HOMEWORK:
- Complete workbook pages 172-174
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
- TURN IN THE TOOTHPICKASE LAB!
- Objective: Be able to identify the major parts of a compound light microscope, demonstrate correct usage of these parts
- Warm-up: How would you first bring a specimen into focus when using a compound light microscope? Which objective lens should be used to locate an object on a slide (4x, 10x, or 40x)? Why?
- Microscope Lab, Day 2: Observations and Drawings
HOMEWORK: Read section 7-2 on cell structures and answer ALL “CHECKPOINT” questions
TOMORROW: Cell structures
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
- NEW SEATS!
- Objective: Be able to identify the major parts of a compound light microscope, demonstrate correct usage of these parts
- Warm-up: How would you adjust the amount of light passing through the specimen when using a compound light microscope? Which objective lens should be used to locate an object on a slide (4x, 10x, or 40x)? Why? Describe the preparation of a wet mount slide.
- Microscope Lab, Day 2: Observations/Drawings
HOMEWORK: Read section 7-2 on cell structures and answer ALL CHECKPOINT, Interpreting Graphics, and Applying Concepts questions
TOMORROW: Cell structures
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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:
- Silent reading
- Finish and turn in element cards
- Read pp. 173-176 in textbook
- Complete workbook pages 172-174
HOMEWORK:
- Complete workbook pages 172-174
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Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Daily Summary 11-02
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
- NEW SEATS! (PERIODS 2 & 4 ONLY)
- Objective: Be able to identify the major parts of a compound light microscope AND be able to demonstrate correct usage of these parts
- Warm-up: What are the two MAJOR categories of cells and how are they different? Why do you think prokaryotes lack organelles and a nucleus?
- Check and stamp HW
- Notes and instructions on correct compound microscope use
- Microscope Skills Lab
HOMEWORK: None
TOMORROW: Microscope Lab: Observing Cells
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
- NEW SEATS TOMORROW!
- Objective: Be able to identify the major parts of a compound light microscope AND be able to demonstrate correct usage of these parts
- Warm-up: What are the two MAJOR categories of cells and how are they different? Why do you think prokaryotes lack organelles and a nucleus? Which cell type do you think evolved first? Explain.
- Check and stamp HW
- Notes and instructions on correct compound microscope use
- Microscope Skills Lab
HOMEWORK: None
TOMORROW: Microscope Lab: Observing Cells
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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:
- Silent reading
- Check and stamp periodic table activity and workbook pages 169-171
- Start work on two element cards
HOMEWORK:
NONE
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
- NEW SEATS! (PERIODS 2 & 4 ONLY)
- Objective: Be able to identify the major parts of a compound light microscope AND be able to demonstrate correct usage of these parts
- Warm-up: What are the two MAJOR categories of cells and how are they different? Why do you think prokaryotes lack organelles and a nucleus?
- Check and stamp HW
- Notes and instructions on correct compound microscope use
- Microscope Skills Lab
HOMEWORK: None
TOMORROW: Microscope Lab: Observing Cells
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
- NEW SEATS TOMORROW!
- Objective: Be able to identify the major parts of a compound light microscope AND be able to demonstrate correct usage of these parts
- Warm-up: What are the two MAJOR categories of cells and how are they different? Why do you think prokaryotes lack organelles and a nucleus? Which cell type do you think evolved first? Explain.
- Check and stamp HW
- Notes and instructions on correct compound microscope use
- Microscope Skills Lab
HOMEWORK: None
TOMORROW: Microscope Lab: Observing Cells
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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:
- Silent reading
- Check and stamp periodic table activity and workbook pages 169-171
- Start work on two element cards
HOMEWORK:
NONE
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Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Daily Summary 11-01
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
- Objective: Be able to state the major ideas of cell theory and differentiate between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells
- Warm-up: What are the three concepts that make up cell theory? What are the two MAJOR categories of cells and how are they different?
- Turn in HW packet #3
- Notes on Cells and Cell Theory
- Venn Diagram and table comparing prokaryotes and eukaryotes
HOMEWORK: Finish Guided Reading on Cells and Venn Diagram comparing prokaryotes and eukaryotes
TOMORROW: Observing cells
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
- Objectives: Be able to explain the roles the various biomolecules play in our bodies AND be able to state the major ideas of cell theory and differentiate between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells
- Warm-up: What are the three concepts that make up cell theory? What are the two MAJOR categories of cells and how are they different?
- Nutrition Facts Label Analysis
- Notes on Cells and Cell Theory
HOMEWORK:
Finish Guided Reading Worksheet on cells, “Comparing Different Cells” table, Cells Word Search, and Venn Diagram comparing prokaryotes and eukaryotes
TOMORROW: Observing cells
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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:
- Silent reading
- Finish periodic table activity
- Start workbook pp. 169-171 on atoms, molecules, and the periodic table
HOMEWORK:
- Finish workbook pp. 169-171 on atoms, molecules, and the periodic table
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
- Objective: Be able to state the major ideas of cell theory and differentiate between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells
- Warm-up: What are the three concepts that make up cell theory? What are the two MAJOR categories of cells and how are they different?
- Turn in HW packet #3
- Notes on Cells and Cell Theory
- Venn Diagram and table comparing prokaryotes and eukaryotes
HOMEWORK: Finish Guided Reading on Cells and Venn Diagram comparing prokaryotes and eukaryotes
TOMORROW: Observing cells
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
- Objectives: Be able to explain the roles the various biomolecules play in our bodies AND be able to state the major ideas of cell theory and differentiate between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells
- Warm-up: What are the three concepts that make up cell theory? What are the two MAJOR categories of cells and how are they different?
- Nutrition Facts Label Analysis
- Notes on Cells and Cell Theory
HOMEWORK:
Finish Guided Reading Worksheet on cells, “Comparing Different Cells” table, Cells Word Search, and Venn Diagram comparing prokaryotes and eukaryotes
TOMORROW: Observing cells
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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:
- Silent reading
- Finish periodic table activity
- Start workbook pp. 169-171 on atoms, molecules, and the periodic table
HOMEWORK:
- Finish workbook pp. 169-171 on atoms, molecules, and the periodic table
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