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!

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Daily Summary 10-30

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

 - Objective: SWBAT draw and describe different types of plant cells and chloroplasts

- Warm up: What is the overall (summarizing) chemical equation for photosynthesis? [3]

- Photosynthesis/chloroplast virtual tour [10]

- Photosynthesis human slider puzzle [10]

- Plant cell observations (microscopic) and comparisons plus answer post lab questions [20]

- Watering schedule sign-up [2]


HOMEWORK: Work on Cell Analogies project


TOMORROW: Photosynthesis attention game



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

 - Objective: SWBAT draw and describe different types of plant cells and chloroplasts

- Warm up: What is the overall (summarizing) chemical equation for photosynthesis? [3]

- Photosynthesis/chloroplast virtual tour [10]

- Photosynthesis human slider puzzle [10]

- Plant cell observations (microscopic) and comparisons plus answer post lab questions [20]

- Watering schedule sign-up [2]


HOMEWORK: Work on Cell Analogies project


TOMORROW: Photosynthesis attention game



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Monday, October 29, 2012

Daily Summary 10-29

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT write and say the correct overall equation for photosynthesis

- Warm up: What are the reactants (chemicals needed) for photosynthesis? What are two important products of photosynthesis? [5]

- Review notes on photosynthesis [15]

- Photosynthesis human slider puzzle [10]

- Photosynthesis notes wrap-up [10]

- Watering schedule sign-up [2]


HOMEWORK: Work on Cell Analogies project


TOMORROW: Leaf observations



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT write and say the correct overall equation for photosynthesis

- Warm up: What are the reactants (chemicals needed) for photosynthesis? What are two important products of photosynthesis? [5]

- Review notes on photosynthesis [15]

- Photosynthesis human slider puzzle [10]

- Photosynthesis notes wrap-up [10]

- Learn photosynthesis attention game [3]


HOMEWORK: Work on Cell Analogies project


TOMORROW: Leaf observations



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Friday, October 26, 2012

Daily Summary 10-26

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT take thorough notes with TSOTS group using photosynthesis information packet and notes guide

- Warm up: Answer the questions on the left-side screen [5]

- Notes on Photosynthesis [25]

- Check and stamp HW

- Watering schedule sign-up [~25]

- Go over photosynthesis notes [10]

- Go over HW [10]


HOMEWORK: Work on Cell Analogies project


MONDAY: Photosynthesis continued



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT take thorough notes with TSOTS group using photosynthesis information packet and notes guide

- Warm up: Answer the questions on the left-side screen [5]

- Notes on Photosynthesis [25]

- Check and stamp HW

- Watering schedule sign-up [~25]

- Go over photosynthesis notes [10]

- Go over HW [10]


HOMEWORK: Work on Cell Analogies project


MONDAY: Photosynthesis continued



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Thursday, October 25, 2012

Daily Summary 10-25

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:


- Objective: SWBAT demonstrate knowledge of cell structures & functions by creating a slideshow presentation of analogies comparing cell structures to parts of another complex system (e.g., a school)

- Warm up: Go over Cell Analogies project handout [5]

- Hand out computers [5]

- Work on Cell Analogies project [40]

- Watering schedule sign-up [~40]

- Turn in computers [5]


HOMEWORK: Photosynthesis Guided Reading: Complete sections 8-1 and 8-2 on handout


TOMORROW: Photosynthesis




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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:


- Objective: SWBAT demonstrate knowledge of cell structures & functions by creating a slideshow presentation of analogies comparing cell structures to parts of another complex system (e.g., a school)

- Warm up: Go over Cell Analogies project handout [5]

- Hand out computers [5]

- Work on Cell Analogies project [40]

- Watering schedule sign-up [~40]

- Turn in computers [5]


HOMEWORK: Photosynthesis Guided Reading: Complete sections 8-1 and 8-2 on handout


TOMORROW: Photosynthesis





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CELL ANALOGIES PROJECT

Read through the Cell Analogies project handout to better understand the requirements of this project. Pay particular attention to the scoring rubric so you know what I will be looking for when I grade these projects.

Use the PowerPoint presentation below to complete the Cell Analogies Project notes guide.

The Cell Is Like a Biotech Company

I strongly suggest using Google Drive's Presentation application to create and store your presentation since you will need to put a live link to your finished presentation on your TSOTS website.

If you like, you may use my sample Cell Analogies PowerPoint as a starting point for your project.

PowerPoint Project Template.ppt

You may also, of course, create your own PowerPoint or Keynote from scratch and then upload it to your Google Drive.



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