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!

Monday, April 25, 2011

Daily Summary 04-25

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up

- Correct Evolution Quiz 2

- Go over speciation concepts


Homework:

- Re-read section 16-3, pp. 404-410 AND answer section assessment questions on p.410, #1-4



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ELD SCIENCE
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In Class:

- Silent reading

- Answer DNA Extraction Lab questions together


Homework:

- Finish DNA Extraction Lab questions



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Friday, April 22, 2011

Daily Summary 04-22

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up

- Finish "Driftworm" genetic drift activity

- Evolution Quiz 2

- Turn in HW Packet #5


Homework:

NONE



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ELD SCIENCE
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In Class:

- DNA Extraction LAB


Homework:

NONE



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Thursday, April 21, 2011

Daily Summary 04-21

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up/Homework Check

- Review concepts of: gene pools, selection on polygenic traits, and genetic drift

- "Driftworms" Genetic Drift simulation


Homework:

- read section 16-3, pp. 404-410

- answer all "interpreting graphics" questions (there are 3 of them) and both "checkpoint" questions--DO NOT ANSWER the section assessment questions



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ELD SCIENCE
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In Class:

- Silent reading

- Human traits activity


Homework:

- Read p. 73 in your book on traits and Punnett Squares and answer the "Check Your Understanding" questions



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Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Daily Summary 04-20

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up/Homework Check

- Read and summarize 16-2 on your own


Homework:

- Re-read 16-2 in your book and answer section assessment questions #1-3



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ELD SCIENCE
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In Class:

- Silent reading

- Check and go over HW

- Read about genes and traits


Homework:

NONE


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Monday, April 18, 2011

Daily Summary 04-18

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up

- Evolution Quiz #1

- CST Review


Homework:

- Read section 16-1 in your textbook (pp. 393-396)

- Answer Section Assessment questions #1-3 on p. 396



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ELD SCIENCE
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In Class:

- Silent reading

- Introduction to genetics

- Check your understanding questions, pp. 71 and 73


Homework:

- Finish check your understanding questions, pp. 71 and 73



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