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, August 22, 2017

Daily Summary 08-22

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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

Objectives: Be able to use the scientific process to investigate a question

Warm-up: What is your definition of the word science? How is the practice of science different from casual investigations? [10]

Did you pass the Lab Safety Quiz? If not, must do corrections Biology road map [10]

Turn in lab safety posters; turn in lab safety contract [~1]

Turn in your bioglyph card if you still have it Lab notebook requirement (for labs, activities, and warm-ups) [5]

Science Methods, Part 1 [15]

Paper Folding Investigation [35 - 40]

Science Methods, Part 2 [15]


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Bikini Bottom Science Methods practice (due Monday)



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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

Objectives: Be able to use the scientific process to investigate a question

Warm-up: What is your definition of the word science? How is the practice of science different from casual investigations? [10]

Did you pass the Lab Safety Quiz? If not, must do corrections Biology road map [10]

Turn in lab safety posters; turn in lab safety contract [~1]

Turn in your bioglyph card if you still have it Lab notebook requirement (for labs, activities, and warm-ups) [5]

Science Methods, Part 1 [15]

Paper Folding Investigation [35 - 40]

Science Methods, Part 2 [15]


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Bikini Bottom Science Methods practice (due Monday)



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Monday, August 21, 2017

Daily Summary 08-21

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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

Objectives: Be able to state and explain lab safety rules

Warm-up: Take out the fundamental belief about education statement and BIG question answer that you were asked to write

Class conversation: fundamental beliefs about education and the “BIG question” [10]

Take out lab safety guide and review lab safety [6 - 8]

Lab safety quiz [15]

Lab safety posters: put on finishing touches and submit [10]

Turn in Course information sheet signature page (last chance to get 5 points)


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Get signature section of Lab Safety Contract signed and returned by next class day (Tuesday for period 5, Wednesday for periods 4 and 6)



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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

Objectives: Be able to state and explain lab safety rules

Warm-up: Take out the fundamental belief about education statement and BIG question answer that you were asked to write

Class conversation: fundamental beliefs about education and the “BIG question” [10]

Take out lab safety guide and review lab safety [6 - 8]

Lab safety quiz [15]

Lab safety posters: put on finishing touches and submit [10]

Turn in Course information sheet signature page (last chance to get 5 points)


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Get signature section of Lab Safety Contract signed and returned by next class day

Complete lab safety poster (covering one rule) and bring it back next class day



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Friday, August 18, 2017

Daily Summary 08-18

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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

Objectives: Be familiar with class norms and expectations

Warm-up: Take out the BIG question statement that you were asked to write, share [10]

Bioglyphs, Part 1: Creating [5]

Bioglyphs, Part 2: Connecting [10]

Tour of classroom [8] Lab safety and lab safety posters [15]

Turn in Course information sheet signature portion Turn in District Contact Information Update Form!


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Get signature section of Lab Safety Contract signed and returned by Tuesday

Get and bring a dedicated notebook for Bio on Monday



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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

Objectives: Be familiar with class norms and expectations

Warm-up: Take out the BIG question statement that you were asked to write, share [10]

Bioglyphs, Part 1: Creating [5]

Bioglyphs, Part 2: Connecting [10]

Tour of classroom [8]

Lab safety and lab safety posters [15]

Turn in Course information sheet signature portion


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Get signature section of Lab Safety Contract signed and returned by Monday

Get and bring a dedicated notebook for Bio on Monday



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Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Daily Summary 08-16

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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

Objectives: Answer the “BIG QUESTION”

Warm-up: Listen to instructions, fill out Student Information Sheet Greeting, finding your desk, reading this agenda [3]

Complete Student Information Sheet [5]

Icebreaker Activity: SNAP! [15]

About Honors Biology 1-2 and Mr. Bursch [15]

Start Bioglyphs


OUTSIDE OF CLASS: Visit the “About Mr. Bursch” page on the class website and read it. Write down one fundamental belief you have about learning / education and be prepared to explain it. Think about “The BIG Question” posed to you today in class—how would you answer it at this point in your life?



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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

Objectives: Answer the “BIG QUESTION”

Warm-up: Listen to instructions, fill out Student Information Sheet Greeting, finding your desk, reading this agenda [3]

Complete Student Information Sheet [5]

Icebreaker Activity: SNAP! [15]

About Biology 1-2 and Mr. Bursch [15]

Start Bioglyphs


OUTSIDE OF CLASS: Visit the “About Mr. Bursch” page on the class website and read it. Write down one fundamental belief you have about learning / education and be prepared to explain it. Think about “The BIG Question” posed to you today in class—how would you answer it at this point in your life?



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Tuesday, May 30, 2017

BIOLOGY AND HONORS BIOLOGY FINAL REVIEW STUDY GUIDE

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HONORS BIOLOGY / BIOLOGY
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Second Semester Final Exam Study Questions



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