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, May 7, 2012

Daily Summary 05-07

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Define the term “drug” and talk about how alcohol fits this definition

- Warm up: “Alcohol: Is This Right?” survey [15]

- Alcohol Research and small group discussion [25]


HOMEWORK: Continue working on projects


TUESDAY: Alcohol’s Effects on the Body, Continued



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

Objective: Define the term “drug” and talk about how alcohol fits this definition
 - Warm up: “Alcohol: Is This Right?” survey [15]

- Alcohol Research and small group discussion [25]


HOMEWORK: Continue working on projects


TUESDAY: Alcohol’s Effects on the Body, Continued



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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:

- Silent reading

- Living things microscope observations: can you see cells?



HOMEWORK:

NONE



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Friday, May 4, 2012

Daily Summary 05-04

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Plan your work schedule for the “Human Body” project and begin research

- Warm up: Take out project handout and review requirements [2]

- The Human Body Owner’s Manual Project: Planning and Internet Research [55]


HOMEWORK: Continue working on projects


MONDAY: Alcohol’s Effects on the Body



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Plan your work schedule for the “Human Body” project and begin research

- Warm up: Take out project handout and review requirements [2]

- The Human Body Owner’s Manual Project: Planning and Internet Research [35]

- BRING IT! [20]


 HOMEWORK: Continue working on projects


MONDAY: Alcohol’s Effects on the Body



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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:

- Silent reading

- Life Science Unit, Day 4: What are cells?


HOMEWORK: NONE


MONDAY: Continue Discussion of Cells



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Thursday, May 3, 2012

Daily Summary 05-03

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: View/discuss examples of the human nervous system in action

- Warm up: Discuss human body project [5]

- Turn in any late work [2~]

- The Human Body: Pushing the Limits: Sensation [45]


HOMEWORK: Review project requirements, start planning


TOMORROW: Work on project



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: View/discuss examples of the human nervous system in action

- Warm up: Discuss human body project [10]

- The Human Body: Pushing the Limits: Sensation [45]


HOMEWORK: Review project requirements, start planning


TOMORROW: Work on project



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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:

Life Science Unit, Day 3: What are living things?


HOMEWORK: NONE


THURSDAY: Continue Life Science Unit



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Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Daily Summary 05-02

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Review structure/function of nervous system

- Warm up: How is the autonomic part of your nervous system different from the somatic part?

- Which subsystem of the autonomic system takes over body functions when you are stressed or anxious? What about when you are relaxed? [5]

- Turn in any late work [2~]

- Nervous system QUIZ [10]

- The Human Body: Pushing the Limits: Sensation [15]


HOMEWORK: NONE


TOMORROW: Assign Human Body Project



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Review structure/function of nervous system

- Warm up: How is the autonomic part of your nervous system different from the somatic part?

- Which subsystem of the autonomic system takes over body functions when you are stressed or anxious? What about when you are relaxed? [5]

- Nervous system QUIZ [10]

- The Human Body: Pushing the Limits: Sensation [15]


HOMEWORK: NONE


TOMORROW: Assign Human Body Project



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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:

- Life Science Unit, Day 2: What are living things?


HOMEWORK: NONE


THURSDAY: Continue Life Science Unit


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Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Daily Summary 05-01

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: Review brain functions, introduce structure/function of nervous system

- Warm up: What are the three types of neurons? Describe the basic function of each. 10 Bonus points to first row with warm-up 100% complete and correct [5]

- Turn in any late work [2~]

- Finish Nervous system notes [20]

- Nerve impulse simulation [5]

- The Human Body: Pushing the Limits: Sensation [30]


HOMEWORK: Complete nervous system graphic organizer


TOMORROW: Nervous system quiz



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Review brain functions, introduce structure/function of nervous system

- Warm up: What are the three types of neurons? Describe the basic function of each. [5]

- Finish Nervous system notes [20]

- Nerve impulse simulation [5]

- The Human Body: Pushing the Limits: Sensation [20]

- BRING IT! [10]


HOMEWORK: Complete nervous system graphic organizer


TOMORROW: Nervous system quiz



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ELD SCIENCE
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IN CLASS:

- Life Science Unit, Day 1: What are living things?


HOMEWORK: NONE


TUESDAY: Continue Life Science Unit


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