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, September 22, 2011

Daily Summary 09-22

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up

- Instructions and Q&A for biome project

- Ecology Field Day, Parts I and II


Homework:

- Finish part I of Ecology Field Day if you did not finish in class



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up

- Instructions and Q&A for biome project

- Ecology Field Day, Parts I and II


Homework:

- Review the observations you made in the garden today and add any information you did not have at the time



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ELD SCIENCE
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In Class:

- Silent reading

- Descriptions of Lab Equipment


Homework:

NONE



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Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Daily Summary 09-21

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up/Homework Check

- Go over HW

- Quiz on Energy flow and cycles of matter in ecosystems


Homework:

NONE



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up/Homework Check

- Go over HW

- Quiz on Energy flow and cycles of matter in ecosystems


Homework:

NONE



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ELD SCIENCE
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In Class:

- Silent reading

- Start Naming and Describing Science Equipment/Tools


Homework:

NONE



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Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Daily Summary 09-20

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up/Homework Check

- Discuss the role of climate in ecosystems
>>>> Define climate
>>>> Practice reading and creating climate graphs (climographs)

TOMORROW: Go over climate graphs and "Analyzing Data", assign biome project, quiz on energy flow and cycles of matter in ecosystems


Homework:

- Finish climate graphs and questions

- Answer Chapter 3 Assessment questions on pp. 83-84, questions 1-1



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up/Homework Check

- Discuss the role of climate in ecosystems
>>>> Define climate
>>>> Practice reading and creating climate graphs (climographs)

TOMORROW: Go over climate graphs and "Analyzing Data", assign biome project, quiz on energy flow and cycles of matter in ecosystems


Homework:

- Finish climate graphs and questions

- Answer Chapter 3 Assessment questions on pp. 83-84, questions #1-33 (THIS IS DUE WEDNESDAY!)



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ELD SCIENCE
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In Class:

- Silent reading

- Go over graphing practice quiz

- Start going over science laboratory equipment


Homework:

NONE



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Monday, September 19, 2011

Questions for the Garden Visit

1.) What is growing in the garden now?

2.) What kind of crop is this and why was it planted?

3.) HOW do these plants (and all plants in the biosphere) play a significant role in the major nutrient cycles (biogeochemical cycles) we have been discussing in class? Draw a diagram to help support your answer.

Daily Summary 09-19

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up/Homework Check

- Quick Review of biogeochemical cycles

- Biogeochemical cycles video quiz


Homework:

- Re-read p. 78 on the nitrogen cycle, THEN complete "Analyzing Data" on p. 79 (THIS IS DUE TOMORROW!)

- Answer Chapter 3 Assessment questions on pp. 83-84, questions 1-31 (THIS IS DUE WEDNESDAY!)



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up/Homework Check

- Quick Review of biogeochemical cycles

- Biogeochemical cycles video quiz


Homework:

- Re-read p. 78 on the nitrogen cycle, THEN complete "Analyzing Data" on p. 79 (THIS IS DUE TOMORROW!)

- Answer Chapter 3 Assessment questions on pp. 83-84, questions #1-33 (THIS IS DUE WEDNESDAY!)



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ELD SCIENCE
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In Class:

- Silent reading

- Graphing review and practice quiz


Homework:

- Finish graphing practice quiz



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