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, May 13, 2015

Daily Summary 05-13

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

- Objectives: prepare a well-documented presentation summarizing your scientific research and share with your peers through an interactive presentation AND engage in the presentations of your peers, asking questions and offering ideas

- Warm-up: What’s your planned symposium activity? Are you on pace to be ready with your presentation materials (slideshow, handouts, demo materials, gadgets, etc.) [3]

- Student presentation: see schedule [45]


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

- (1) Work on ESLP; (2) Symposium research;



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)



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Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Daily Summary 05-12

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

- Objectives: prepare a well-documented presentation summarizing your scientific research and share with your peers through an interactive presentation AND engage in the presentations of your peers, asking questions and offering ideas

- Warm-up: What’s your planned symposium activity? Are you on pace to be ready with your presentation materials (slideshow, handouts, demo materials, gadgets, etc.) [3]

- Student presentation: see schedule [45]


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

- (1) Work on ESLP; (2) Symposium research;



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

- Objectives: prepare a well-documented presentation summarizing your scientific research and share with your peers through an interactive presentation AND engage in the presentations of your peers, asking questions and offering ideas

- Warm-up: What’s your planned symposium activity? Are you on pace to be ready with your presentation materials (slideshow, handouts, demo materials, gadgets, etc.) [3]

- Student presentation: see schedule [45]


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

- (1) Work on ESLP; (2) Symposium research;



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Monday, May 11, 2015

Is Mr. Bursch Dabbling in the Dark Arts?



No, just practicing a flashy chemistry demonstration. I'm sure this stunt will be a hot topic for the rest of the day after we light up the room with it.



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Daily Summary 05-11

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Demonstrate basic understanding of the relationships between soil quality / condition and water quality by correctly answering 70%+ of Mr. Bursch’s quiz questions

- Warm-up: What’s your planned symposium activity? Are you on pace to be ready with your presentation materials (slideshow, handouts, demo materials, gadgets, etc.) [3]

- Student Symposium Presentation, P6 ONLY (See Schedule)

- Soil and water quality quiz today (periods 3, 4)

- Soil and water quality quiz tomorrow (period 6)


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

- (1) Work on ESLP; (2) Symposium research;



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Demonstrate basic understanding of the relationships between soil quality / condition and water quality by correctly answering 80%+ of Mr. Bursch’s quiz questions

- Warm-up: What’s your planned symposium activity? Are you on pace to be ready with your presentation materials (slideshow, handouts, demo materials, gadgets, etc.) [3]

- Student presentation: see schedule [45]

- Soil and water quality quiz tomorrow


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

- (1) Work on ESLP; (2) Symposium research;



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Thursday, May 7, 2015

Daily Summary 05-07


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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Demonstrate basic understanding of the relationships between soil quality / condition and water quality by performing watershed simulation experiments followed by detailed written analysis (lab write-up)

- Warm-up: What’s your planned symposium activity? Are you on pace to be ready with your presentation materials (slideshow, handouts, demo materials, gadgets, etc.)? [3]

- Student Symposium Presentation (See Schedule)

- Complete Mr. Bursch’s symposium presentation activity, Lab Experiment: The Effects of Common Human Alterations on Soil Perviousness and Groundwater Quality, and turn in (DUE NO LATER THAN THIS FRIDAY AFTERNOON)


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

- (1) Work on ESLP; (2) Symposium project;



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

- Objectives: Demonstrate basic understanding of the relationships between soil quality / condition and water quality by performing watershed simulation experiments followed by detailed written analysis (lab write-up)

- Warm-up: What’s your planned symposium activity? Are you on pace to be ready with your presentation materials (slideshow, handouts, demo materials, gadgets, etc.)? [3]

- Student Symposium Presentation (See Schedule)

- Complete Mr. Bursch’s symposium presentation activity, Lab Experiment: The Effects of Common Human Alterations on Soil Perviousness and Groundwater Quality, and turn in (DUE NO LATER THAN THIS AFTERNOON)


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

- (1) Work on ESLP; (2) Symposium project;



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