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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Understand the scope and expectations of the Science Research and Symposium project
Warm-up: Why do we take notes? What are some styles / formats for taking notes? [5]
Identifying primary and secondary sources [30]
Performing Research: Determining Relevance and Quality of Information (Evaluating Sources) using C.A.R.E.S. [45]
Research topic(s) prepare for round 1 interview [25]
Popular vs Scholarly Sources quiz [10]
Sign up for your ESLP project and/or work on your ESLP project
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Begin to learn at least the basics of the topic of your research project and begin making entries into your new research journal
Finish TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #8 (OVERDUE)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Recall concepts and terminology from WGHS APES Units 1-12 to correctly answer as many cumulative review quiz questions as possible
Warm-up: APES Mock Exam directions [5]
APES Mock Exam, MC only [90]
Lab notebooks are now overdue—notebook check score is now dropping by 10% per day
scrAPESbooks
Turn in Personal Trash Audit Lab/Project Pre-Lab (DUE 4/24)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Briefly review all unit study guides and refresh your memory on concepts and terms you cannot instantly recall in preparation for the Mock Exam FRQ and for the final exam next week
Work on Independent Research Project
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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!
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Daily Summary 04-23
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Understand the scope and expectations of the Science Research and Symposium project
Warm-up: Why do we take notes? What are some styles / formats for taking notes? [5]
Identifying primary and secondary sources [30]
Performing Research: Determining Relevance and Quality of Information (Evaluating Sources) using C.A.R.E.S. [45]
Research topic(s) prepare for round 1 interview [25]
Popular vs Scholarly Sources quiz [10]
Sign up for your ESLP project and/or work on your ESLP project
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Begin to learn at least the basics of the topic of your research project and begin making entries into your new research journal
Finish TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #8 (OVERDUE)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Understand the scope and expectations of the Science Research and Symposium project
Warm-up: Why do we take notes? What are some styles / formats for taking notes? [5]
Identifying primary and secondary sources [30]
Performing Research: Determining Relevance and Quality of Information (Evaluating Sources) using C.A.R.E.S. [45]
Research topic(s) prepare for round 1 interview [25]
Popular vs Scholarly Sources quiz [10]
Sign up for your ESLP project and/or work on your ESLP project
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Begin to learn at least the basics of the topic of your research project and begin making entries into your new research journal
Finish TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #8 (OVERDUE)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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Research Skills Unit: Popular vs Scholarly Sources Quiz
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BIOLOGY / HONORS BIOLOGY
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Research Skills Unit: Popular vs Scholarly Sources Quiz
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BIOLOGY / HONORS BIOLOGY
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Research Skills Unit: Popular vs Scholarly Sources Quiz
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Monday, April 22, 2019
Daily Summary 04-22
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Understand the scope and expectations of the Science Research and Symposium project
Warm-up: What is an Internet search engine? How essentially does one of these “search engines” work? [5]
Keeping a journal and taking notes [15]
Interviews with Mr. Bursch and research time [25]
Tomorrow:
(BioSITE permission slip reminder) Identifying primary and secondary sources [25]
Performing Research: Determining Relevance and Quality of Information (Evaluating Sources) using C.A.R.E.S. [45]
Sign up for your ESLP project and/or work on your ESLP project
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Begin to learn at least the basics of the topic of your research project and begin making entries into your new research journal
Finish TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #8 (OVERDUE)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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Objectives: Understand the scope and expectations of the Science Research and Symposium project
Warm-up: What is an Internet search engine? How essentially does one of these “search engines” work? [5]
Keeping a journal and taking notes [15]
Interviews with Mr. Bursch and research time [25]
Tomorrow:
(BioSITE permission slip reminder) Identifying primary and secondary sources [25]
Performing Research: Determining Relevance and Quality of Information (Evaluating Sources) using C.A.R.E.S. [45]
Sign up for your ESLP project and/or work on your ESLP project
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Begin to learn at least the basics of the topic of your research project and begin making entries into your new research journal
Finish TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #8 (OVERDUE)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Recall concepts and terminology from WGHS APES Units 1-12 to correctly answer as many cumulative review quiz questions as possible
Warm-up: scrAPESbooks [10]
APES Comprehensive Review Quiz Series, Chapters 6-12 [35]
Lab notebooks due no later than 3:00 p.m., TODAY
Last chance to turn in question #12 from p. FRQ5 (AP* Free Response Questions in back of Miller) for credit
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on Personal Trash Audit Lab/Project Pre-Lab (DUE 4/24)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Understand the scope and expectations of the Science Research and Symposium project
Warm-up: What is an Internet search engine? How essentially does one of these “search engines” work? [5]
Keeping a journal and taking notes [15]
Interviews with Mr. Bursch and research time [25]
Tomorrow:
(BioSITE permission slip reminder) Identifying primary and secondary sources [25]
Performing Research: Determining Relevance and Quality of Information (Evaluating Sources) using C.A.R.E.S. [45]
Sign up for your ESLP project and/or work on your ESLP project
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Begin to learn at least the basics of the topic of your research project and begin making entries into your new research journal
Finish TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #8 (OVERDUE)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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Objectives: Understand the scope and expectations of the Science Research and Symposium project
Warm-up: What is an Internet search engine? How essentially does one of these “search engines” work? [5]
Keeping a journal and taking notes [15]
Interviews with Mr. Bursch and research time [25]
Tomorrow:
(BioSITE permission slip reminder) Identifying primary and secondary sources [25]
Performing Research: Determining Relevance and Quality of Information (Evaluating Sources) using C.A.R.E.S. [45]
Sign up for your ESLP project and/or work on your ESLP project
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Begin to learn at least the basics of the topic of your research project and begin making entries into your new research journal
Finish TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #8 (OVERDUE)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Recall concepts and terminology from WGHS APES Units 1-12 to correctly answer as many cumulative review quiz questions as possible
Warm-up: scrAPESbooks [10]
APES Comprehensive Review Quiz Series, Chapters 6-12 [35]
Lab notebooks due no later than 3:00 p.m., TODAY
Last chance to turn in question #12 from p. FRQ5 (AP* Free Response Questions in back of Miller) for credit
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on Personal Trash Audit Lab/Project Pre-Lab (DUE 4/24)
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Friday, April 19, 2019
Daily Summary 04-19
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
EVOLUTION ASSESSMENT SHARED?
Objectives: Understand the scope and expectations of the Science Research and Symposium project
Warm-up: (1) Check out your assigned laptop; (2) Create a folder in your shared Google Drive Biology folder; (3) Brainstorm a list of questions/topics that interest you (use a Google Doc you title “Potential Topics” and place it in your “Research” folder, which itself should be in your shared biology folder) and be ready to discuss with your teacher this period [5]
Getting the most out of Internet searches (“Research” folder) [30]
Note taking and using research journals (“Research” folder) [15]
Research time and introductory interviews [60]
Are you signed up for a second ESLP project for this semester?
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Research on your topic for your symposium project
Finish TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #8 (OVERDUE)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Define solid waste (including hazardous wastes) and describe the sources of and environmental problems associated with generation and disposal
Warm-up: scrAPESbooks [15 - 20]
Unit 12: Lecture 3: Hazardous Wastes (Student Lecture) [15]
APES Comprehensive Review Quiz Series, Chapters 1-5B [45 - 50]
Lab notebooks due no later than this Monday, 4/22, 3:00 p.m.
Turn in question #12 from p. FRQ5 (AP* Free Response Questions in back of Miller)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on Personal Trash Audit Lab/Project (DUE 4/24)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
EVOLUTION ASSESSMENT SHARED?
Objectives: Understand the scope and expectations of the Science Research and Symposium project
Warm-up: (1) Check out your assigned laptop; (2) Create a folder in your shared Google Drive Biology folder; (3) Brainstorm a list of questions/topics that interest you (use a Google Doc you title “Potential Topics” and place it in your “Research” folder, which itself should be in your shared biology folder) and be ready to discuss with your teacher this period [5]
Getting the most out of Internet searches (“Research” folder) [30]
Note taking and using research journals (“Research” folder) [15]
Research time and introductory interviews [60]
Are you signed up for a second ESLP project for this semester?
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Research on your topic for your symposium project
Finish TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignment #8 (OVERDUE)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Objectives: Define solid waste (including hazardous wastes) and describe the sources of and environmental problems associated with generation and disposal
Warm-up: scrAPESbooks [15 - 20]
Unit 12: Lecture 3: Hazardous Wastes (Student Lecture) [15]
APES Comprehensive Review Quiz Series, Chapters 1-5B [45 - 50]
Lab notebooks due no later than this Monday, 4/22, 3:00 p.m.
Turn in question #12 from p. FRQ5 (AP* Free Response Questions in back of Miller)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on Personal Trash Audit Lab/Project (DUE 4/24)
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