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!

Thursday, August 16, 2018

Daily Summary 08-16

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

Objectives: Be familiar with class norms and expectations

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

Class website peek [5]

Go over Norms, Policies, Procedures, and Routines [10]

Introductory activity: Bioglyphs, Part 1: Creating [20]

Go over course information sheet in detail [10]

Course information sheet: share with parents/guardians, have them sign signature portion, and turn it in by Friday


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Get signature section of Course Information Sheet signed and returned by Friday (tomorrow)



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

Objectives: Be familiar with class norms and expectations

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

Class website peek [5]

Go over Norms, Policies, Procedures, and Routines [10]

Introductory activity: Bioglyphs, Part 1: Creating [20]

Go over course information sheet in detail [10]

Course information sheet: share with parents/guardians, have them sign signature portion, and turn it in by Friday


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Get signature section of Course Information Sheet signed and returned by Friday (tomorrow)



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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:

Objectives: SWBAT navigate course syllabus, describe major course topics

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

Class website peek [3]

Lab notebook reminder [2]

Class Conversation: fundamental beliefs about education [10]

Syllabus Jigsaw: finish [15] and present [25]


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Summer assignment DUE TOMORROW, 8/17



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Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Daily Summary 08-15

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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 - 20]

- About Biology 1-2 and Mr. Bursch [10]

- The “BIG QUESTION” [10]

- 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 - 20]

- About Biology 1-2 and Mr. Bursch [10]

- The “BIG QUESTION” [10]

- 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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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA: (Textbook reminder)

- 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, add your name to seating chart, read through Course

- Information Sheet, get clarification [15]

- About AP Environmental Science, Mr. Bursch [10]

- The “BIG QUESTION” [10]

- Icebreaker Activity: Syllabus Jigsaw (finish outside of class--SEE EXAMPLES OF POSTERS BELOW) [10]


HOMEWORK:

- 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?

- Summer assignment DUE THIS FRIDAY, 8/17





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Monday, August 13, 2018

Welcome to Biology 1-2, Honors Biology 1-2, or AP Environmental Science with Mr. Bursch

Welcome to the 2018-2019 school year! And for those that are new to the school, welcome to Willow Glen High!

This year will bring new challenges and stories. It will see the continuing development of the GROW Rams initiative and the expansion of agroecology and food education efforts on our campus, with Mr. Bursch's students leading the charge.

This website will be updated on a daily basis and is a place for students and parents to find brief summaries of each day's activities, homework assignments, and reminders for upcoming tests, projects, and important dates.

Parents, this can be an exciting and stressful time for you, too, especially if this is your child's first year of high school. Please do make use of this resource and don't hesitate to contact me if you have questions or concerns. I look forward to meeting all of you at Back to School Night.

Stay tuned!



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Friday, June 1, 2018

Jolene's Activity Link

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BIOLOGY
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https://www.crazygames.com/game/cat-simulator-kitty-craft



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Wednesday, May 30, 2018

AKC website for Maleah Armenta's Presentation on Dog Breeds

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BIOLOGY
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Symposium Presentation: Maleah Armenta


https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/



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