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!

Friday, February 1, 2013

Daily Summary 02-01

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT respond thoughtfully to a quote from GATTACA, relating it to the larger plot and one of the messages of the film

- Warm up: Make a list (agenda) of specific tasks you will accomplish during the period [2]

- Use your completed lethal alleles HW and work plan for the period to check out a laptop [10]

- Work on GATTACA movie quote response, study guide for Genetics Unit Exam, and/or TSOTS blog post #7 [40]


HOMEWORK: Work on blog post #7


MONDAY: HW Packet #1 due, Genetics Unit Exam



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT respond thoughtfully to a quote from GATTACA, relating it to the larger plot and one of the messages of the film

- Warm up: Make a list (agenda) of specific tasks you will accomplish during the period [2]

- Use your completed lethal alleles HW and work plan for the period to check out a laptop [10]

- Work on GATTACA movie quote response, study guide for Genetics Unit Exam, and/or TSOTS blog post #7 [40]


HOMEWORK: Work on blog post #7


MONDAY: HW Packet #1 due, Genetics Unit Exam




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Thursday, January 31, 2013

Daily Summary 01-31

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT respond thoughtfully to questions about GATTACA

- Warm up: Review your Day 3 GATTACA answers with seat neighbors [2]

- Finish GATTACA, class discussion [25]

- Work on GATTACA movie quote response [25]


HOMEWORK: Finish genetic condition projects


TOMORROW: Turn in Genectic Condition Projects, Finish GATTACA response and post, work on TSOTS Blog Post Assignment #7, review for unit exam



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT respond thoughtfully to questions about GATTACA

- Warm up: Review your Day 3 GATTACA answers with seat neighbors [2]

- Finish GATTACA, class discussion [25]

- Work on GATTACA movie quote response [25]


HOMEWORK: Finish genetic condition projects


TOMORROW: Turn in Genectic Condition Projects, Finish GATTACA response and post, work on TSOTS Blog Post Assignment #7, review for unit exam



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Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Daily Summary 01-30

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BIOLOGY
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- Objective: SWBAT respond thoughtfully to questions about GATTACA

- Warm up: Review your Day 1 and Day 2 GATTACA answers with seat neighbors [2]

- GATTACA class discussion [5]

- Watch GATTACA, Day 2 [45]


HOMEWORK: Work on genetic condition projects


TOMORROW: GATTACA, Day 3 and computer time



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT respond thoughtfully to questions about GATTACA
 - Warm up: Review your Day 1 and Day 2 GATTACA answers with seat neighbors [2]

- GATTACA class discussion [5]

- Watch GATTACA, Day 2 [45]


HOMEWORK: Work on genetic condition projects


TOMORROW: GATTACA, Day 3 and computer time



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Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Daily Summary 01-29

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT respond thoughtfully to questions about GATTACA as they watch it

- Warm up: Answer pre-movie questions 1-5 [3]

- Introduce GATTACA [5]

- Watch GATTACA, Day 1 [45]


HOMEWORK: Work on genetic condition projects


TOMORROW: GATTACA, Day 2



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT respond thoughtfully to questions about GATTACA as they watch it

- Warm up: Answer pre-movie questions 1-5 [3]

- Introduce GATTACA [5]

- Watch GATTACA, Day 1 [45]


HOMEWORK: Work on genetic condition projects


TOMORROW: GATTACA, Day 2



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Monday, January 28, 2013

Daily Summary 01-28

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT describe the concept of a “lethal allele” and use this idea to help answer questions about known lethal genetic conditions

- Warm up: What is a synonym for the word “lethal”? Write a definition for allele. [3]

- Explanation of lethal alleles with examples [10]

- Read up and answer questions on Sickle Cell Disease and Cystic Fibrosis (CF) [25]

- Research your Genetic Condition topic [~40]


HOMEWORK: Finish Sickle Cell / Cystic Fibrosis questions if not done in class, work on genetic condition brochures


TOMORROW: GATTACA



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT describe the concept of a “lethal allele” and use this idea to help answer questions about known lethal genetic conditions

- Warm up: What is a synonym for the word “lethal”? Write a definition for allele. [3]

- Explanation of lethal alleles with examples [10]

- Read up and answer questions on Sickle Cell Disease and Cystic Fibrosis (CF) [25]

- Research your Genetic Condition topic [~40]


HOMEWORK: Finish Sickle Cell / Cystic Fibrosis questions if not done in class, work on genetic condition brochures


TOMORROW: GATTACA



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