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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
- Objective: Correctly describe the structure of the DNA molecule (verbally) and create a three-dimensional model showing the three parts of a nucleotide AND the assembly of these nucleotides into a double-stranded molecule of DNA
- Warm up: What are the three molecules that make up a nucleotide (write the names)? Now sketch a nucleotide using the following three shapes: a circle, a pentagon, and hexagon (think carefully about which shapes should be used to represent each of the three parts of your nucleotide) [8]
- HW Check [8~]
- Turn in “Yeast” and “Exercise” Labs for late credit [8~]
- DNA Bead Activity, Parts I and II [20]
HOMEWORK: Answer questions for figures 12-9, 12-10, AND the CHECKPOINT
TOMORROW: Replication and DNA Bead Activity, Part III
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
- Objective: Correctly describe the structure of the DNA molecule (verbally) and create a three-dimensional model showing the three parts of a nucleotide AND the assembly of these nucleotides into a double-stranded molecule of DNA
- Warm up: What are the three molecules that make up a nucleotide (write the names)? Now sketch a nucleotide using the following three shapes: a circle, a pentagon, and hexagon (think carefully about which shapes should be used to represent each of the three parts of your nucleotide) [8]
- HW Check [8~]
- DNA Bead Activity, Parts I and II [20]
- Assign “Bring It!” (Sign-ups tomorrow) [5]
HOMEWORK: CHECKPOINT p.297, figures 12-9 &12-10 questions, (due 1/19) plus “Analyzing Data” on p. 296 (due 1/20)
TOMORROW: Replication & DNA Bead Activity, Part III
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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:
- Silent reading
- Musical Instrument Project research
HOMEWORK:
- continue project research
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The official website for Mr. Bursch's science classes at Willow Glen High School
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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, January 18, 2012
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Daily Summary 01-17
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
- Objective: Correctly describe the structure of the DNA molecule and draw the three parts of a nucleotide
- Warm up: Answer the “Do Now” questions on the board [5]
- HW Check
- Turn in “Alcoholic Fermentation in Yeast” lab and “Effects of Exercise on Respiration” Mini-Lab for late credit [5~]
- Notes: Structure and Function of DNA [30]
- Video clips on DNA structure and replication [10]
- Start homework [10]
HOMEWORK: Read section 12-2 and answer ALL section assessment questions
TOMORROW: DNA Models, Part I
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
- Objective: Correctly describe the structure of the DNA molecule and draw the three parts of a nucleotide
- Warm up: Answer the “Do Now” questions on the board [5]
- HW Check
- Notes: Structure and Function of DNA [20]
- Video clips on DNA structure and replication [10]
- Assign “Bring It!” (sign-ups tomorrow)
- Start homework [10]
HOMEWORK: Read section 12-2 and answer ALL section assessment questions
TOMORROW: DNA Models, Part I
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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:
- Silent reading
- Discussion of sound waves, instruments, and Musical Instrument Project
HOMEWORK:
- Start planning your musical instrument
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
- Objective: Correctly describe the structure of the DNA molecule and draw the three parts of a nucleotide
- Warm up: Answer the “Do Now” questions on the board [5]
- HW Check
- Turn in “Alcoholic Fermentation in Yeast” lab and “Effects of Exercise on Respiration” Mini-Lab for late credit [5~]
- Notes: Structure and Function of DNA [30]
- Video clips on DNA structure and replication [10]
- Start homework [10]
HOMEWORK: Read section 12-2 and answer ALL section assessment questions
TOMORROW: DNA Models, Part I
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
- Objective: Correctly describe the structure of the DNA molecule and draw the three parts of a nucleotide
- Warm up: Answer the “Do Now” questions on the board [5]
- HW Check
- Notes: Structure and Function of DNA [20]
- Video clips on DNA structure and replication [10]
- Assign “Bring It!” (sign-ups tomorrow)
- Start homework [10]
HOMEWORK: Read section 12-2 and answer ALL section assessment questions
TOMORROW: DNA Models, Part I
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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:
- Silent reading
- Discussion of sound waves, instruments, and Musical Instrument Project
HOMEWORK:
- Start planning your musical instrument
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Friday, January 13, 2012
Daily Summary 01-13
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
- Objective: Recall anything we remember about DNA
- Warm up: Starting with the term “DNA,” make a bullet point list or cloud map of all the ideas/words that come to mind [5]
- Turn in “Alcoholic Fermentation in Yeast” lab for late credit and “Effects of Exercise on Respiration” Mini-Lab [5~]
- Create class brainstorm list on “DNA”[8]
- DNA, RNA, and Protein Synthesis PRE-Assessment [20]
HOMEWORK: Re-read section 12-1 answer section assessment questions #1-4 on p. 294
TUESDAY: Nucleic Acids (DNA/RNA) Continued
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
- Objective: Recall anything we remember about DNA
- Warm up: Starting with the term “DNA,” make a bullet point list or cloud map of all the ideas/words that come to mind [5]
- Turn in “Alcoholic Fermentation in Yeast” lab and “Effects of Exercise on
- Respiration” Mini-Lab [5~]
- Create class brainstorm list on “DNA”[10]
- DNA, RNA, and Protein Synthesis PRE-Assessment [20]
HOMEWORK: Re-read section 12-1 answer section assessment questions #1-5 on p. 294
TUESDAY: Nucleic Acids (DNA/RNA) Continued
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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:
- Silent reading
- Discussion on types and examples of waves
- Describe musical instrument project
HOMEWORK:
- Look for materials around your house that make interesting sounds and think of some ways you could make them into a musical instrument
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
- Objective: Recall anything we remember about DNA
- Warm up: Starting with the term “DNA,” make a bullet point list or cloud map of all the ideas/words that come to mind [5]
- Turn in “Alcoholic Fermentation in Yeast” lab for late credit and “Effects of Exercise on Respiration” Mini-Lab [5~]
- Create class brainstorm list on “DNA”[8]
- DNA, RNA, and Protein Synthesis PRE-Assessment [20]
HOMEWORK: Re-read section 12-1 answer section assessment questions #1-4 on p. 294
TUESDAY: Nucleic Acids (DNA/RNA) Continued
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
- Objective: Recall anything we remember about DNA
- Warm up: Starting with the term “DNA,” make a bullet point list or cloud map of all the ideas/words that come to mind [5]
- Turn in “Alcoholic Fermentation in Yeast” lab and “Effects of Exercise on
- Respiration” Mini-Lab [5~]
- Create class brainstorm list on “DNA”[10]
- DNA, RNA, and Protein Synthesis PRE-Assessment [20]
HOMEWORK: Re-read section 12-1 answer section assessment questions #1-5 on p. 294
TUESDAY: Nucleic Acids (DNA/RNA) Continued
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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:
- Silent reading
- Discussion on types and examples of waves
- Describe musical instrument project
HOMEWORK:
- Look for materials around your house that make interesting sounds and think of some ways you could make them into a musical instrument
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Thursday, January 12, 2012
Daily Summary 01-12
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
- Objective: Demonstrate your basic understanding of glycolysis, Krebs cycle, electron transport (oxidative phosphorylation), and fermentation by scoring 20 or higher out of 27 (75%) on today’s quiz
- Warm up: Complete the flow diagram on the document camera screen [8]
- Turn in fermentation lab for late credit [8~]
- Discuss effects of exercise on cellular respiration [8]
- Go over “Effects of Exercise on Respiration” Mini-lab [8]
- Correct 9-1 and 9-2 questions and crossword puzzle [10]
- Cellular respiration quiz [15]
- Start homework [5]
HOMEWORK: Read section 12-1 and follow the instructions under “Reading Strategy: Summarizing” on p. 287 in the margin
TOMORROW: Introduction to Nucleic Acids (DNA/RNA) and Genetics
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
- Objective: Demonstrate your understanding of glycolysis, Krebs cycle, electron transport (oxidative phosphorylation), and fermentation by scoring 23 or higher on the T/F and MC of today’s quiz
- Warm up: Complete the flow diagram on the document camera screen [5]
- Discuss effects of exercise on cellular respiration [8]
- Go over “Effects of Exercise on Respiration” Mini-lab [8]
- Correct 9-1 and 9-2 questions and crossword puzzle [10]
- Cellular respiration quiz [15]
- Start homework [5]
HOMEWORK: Read section 12-1 and follow the instructions under “Reading Strategy: Summarizing” on p. 287 in the margin
TOMORROW: Introduction to Nucleic Acids (DNA/RNA) and Genetics
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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:
- Silent reading
- Introduction to waves
- Wave demonstration and discussion
- Reading on waves
HOMEWORK: Check Your Understanding p. 199
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
- Objective: Demonstrate your basic understanding of glycolysis, Krebs cycle, electron transport (oxidative phosphorylation), and fermentation by scoring 20 or higher out of 27 (75%) on today’s quiz
- Warm up: Complete the flow diagram on the document camera screen [8]
- Turn in fermentation lab for late credit [8~]
- Discuss effects of exercise on cellular respiration [8]
- Go over “Effects of Exercise on Respiration” Mini-lab [8]
- Correct 9-1 and 9-2 questions and crossword puzzle [10]
- Cellular respiration quiz [15]
- Start homework [5]
HOMEWORK: Read section 12-1 and follow the instructions under “Reading Strategy: Summarizing” on p. 287 in the margin
TOMORROW: Introduction to Nucleic Acids (DNA/RNA) and Genetics
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
- Objective: Demonstrate your understanding of glycolysis, Krebs cycle, electron transport (oxidative phosphorylation), and fermentation by scoring 23 or higher on the T/F and MC of today’s quiz
- Warm up: Complete the flow diagram on the document camera screen [5]
- Discuss effects of exercise on cellular respiration [8]
- Go over “Effects of Exercise on Respiration” Mini-lab [8]
- Correct 9-1 and 9-2 questions and crossword puzzle [10]
- Cellular respiration quiz [15]
- Start homework [5]
HOMEWORK: Read section 12-1 and follow the instructions under “Reading Strategy: Summarizing” on p. 287 in the margin
TOMORROW: Introduction to Nucleic Acids (DNA/RNA) and Genetics
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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:
- Silent reading
- Introduction to waves
- Wave demonstration and discussion
- Reading on waves
HOMEWORK: Check Your Understanding p. 199
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Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Daily Summary 01-11
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
- Objective: Be able to explain how the chemical reactions of glycolysis, Krebs cycle, and electron transport (oxidative phosphorylation) work together to create ATP using energy stored in chemical bonds of glucose molecules
- Homework check [5]
- Warm up: (at your desk) take out fermentation lab, do a final check on your graph and answers to ALL questions [8]
- Turn in fermentation lab [2]
- Discuss effects of exercise on cellular respiration [5]
- “Effects of Exercise on Respiration” Mini-lab [10]
HOMEWORK: Review your homework handouts to prepare for quiz tomorrow
TOMORROW: QUIZ on cellular respiration
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
- Objective: Be able to explain how the chemical reactions of glycolysis, Krebs cycle, and electron transport (oxidative phosphorylation) work together to create ATP using energy stored in chemical bonds of glucose molecules
- Warm up: Review this entire agenda and take note of your homework
- Take out fermentation lab, go to lab bench with your group, review data with your group members, work on answers to ALL questions, and create a graph to show your results [15]
- Turn in your (informal) lab report as soon as you are finished--the lab must be turned in by FRIDAY
Discuss effects of exercise on cellular respiration [5]
“Effects of Exercise on Respiration” Mini-lab [15]
HOMEWORK: Finish lab, review for quiz
TOMORROW: QUIZ on respiration
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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:
- Silent reading
- Check homework, pp. 195 and 197 CYU
- Discussion on compound machines
HOMEWORK:
NONE
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
- Objective: Be able to explain how the chemical reactions of glycolysis, Krebs cycle, and electron transport (oxidative phosphorylation) work together to create ATP using energy stored in chemical bonds of glucose molecules
- Homework check [5]
- Warm up: (at your desk) take out fermentation lab, do a final check on your graph and answers to ALL questions [8]
- Turn in fermentation lab [2]
- Discuss effects of exercise on cellular respiration [5]
- “Effects of Exercise on Respiration” Mini-lab [10]
HOMEWORK: Review your homework handouts to prepare for quiz tomorrow
TOMORROW: QUIZ on cellular respiration
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
- Objective: Be able to explain how the chemical reactions of glycolysis, Krebs cycle, and electron transport (oxidative phosphorylation) work together to create ATP using energy stored in chemical bonds of glucose molecules
- Warm up: Review this entire agenda and take note of your homework
- Take out fermentation lab, go to lab bench with your group, review data with your group members, work on answers to ALL questions, and create a graph to show your results [15]
- Turn in your (informal) lab report as soon as you are finished--the lab must be turned in by FRIDAY
Discuss effects of exercise on cellular respiration [5]
“Effects of Exercise on Respiration” Mini-lab [15]
HOMEWORK: Finish lab, review for quiz
TOMORROW: QUIZ on respiration
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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:
- Silent reading
- Check homework, pp. 195 and 197 CYU
- Discussion on compound machines
HOMEWORK:
NONE
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