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, September 28, 2011

Daily Summary 09-28

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up/Homework Check

- Turn in field day handout (parts I and II)

- Finish Ecosystem maps (part III of Ecology Field Day)


Homework:

- Work on biome projects



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up/Homework Check

- Turn in field day handout (parts I and II)

- Finish Ecosystem maps (part III of Ecology Field Day)


Homework:

- Work on biome projects

- Work on "Alternative Assessment" on p. 97 (Due Friday)



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ELD SCIENCE
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In Class:

- Silent reading

- Finish graduated cylinder volume determination practice

- Thermometer reading practice


Homework:

- Bring a pack of gum



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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Daily Summary 09-27

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up

- Work on Ecosystems Concept Maps/Diagrams


Homework:

- Read sections 4-1 and 4-2 AND

- Answer "Section Assessment" questions on pp. 89 and 97



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up

- Work on Ecosystems Concept Maps/Diagrams


Homework:

- Read sections 4-1 and 4-2 AND

- Answer "Section Assessment" questions on pp. 89 and 97

- Complete "Alternative Assessment" on p. 97--you may use 8.5" x 11" paper (THIS PART OF THE ASSIGNMENT IS DUE FRIDAY!)



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ELD SCIENCE
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In Class:

- Silent reading

- Hand back graded work and explain scoring on Lentil Seed Lab

- Practice with graduated cylinders


Homework:

NONE



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Monday, September 26, 2011

Daily Summary 09-26

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up

- Review community interactions

- Ecology Field Day, Part III: Ecosystem concept map


Homework:

- Finish information table from part II of Ecology Field Day

- Work on biome projects



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up/Homework Check

- Review community interactions

- Ecology Field Day, Part III: Ecosystem concept map


Homework:

- Work on biome projects



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ELD SCIENCE
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In Class:

- Silent reading

- Go over lab equipment descriptions

- Start graduated cylinder practice


Homework:

NONE



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Friday, September 23, 2011

Daily Summary 09-23

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BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up

- Continue with Ecology Field Day part II: Garden Observations (except period 5)


Homework:

- Work on completing part II information table from garden observations--use the Internet to find information about organisms with which you are not familiar



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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In Class:

- Warm-up/Homework Check

- Continue with Ecology Field Day part II: Garden Observations (except period 5)


Homework:

- Work on completing part II information table from garden observations--use the Internet to find information about organisms with which you are not familiar

- Write three follow-up questions you have about things you observed in the garden--be sure to research your own questions and have answers for Monday



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ELD SCIENCE
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In Class:

- Silent reading

- Finish descriptions of lab equipment


Homework:

NONE



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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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