Mr. Bursch's Science Site

Monday, May 13, 2013

Daily Summary 05-13

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT use information from “The Human Body: Pushing the Limits” video series to answer specific questions about the functioning of the human nervous system

- Warm-up: Pre-read video questions [3]

- Watch the Sensation video from “The Human Body: Pushing the Limits” series, questions

HOMEWORK: Work on Hominid Skull Lab, ESLP, and / or TSOTS

TOMORROW: The Nervous System Continued

BIO 2: WHAT'S LEFT TO DO?

Finish ESLPs (50-300 pts) [ALL] {5/31}
Submit Virtual Lab (60 pts) [SOME] {5/31}
Complete and submit OPTIONAL Hominid Skull Lab (100 pts) [SOME] {5/15}
Turn in Homework Packet #4--will contain all health assignments (TBD) [ALL] {5/31}
Submit Notebooks for final check (100 pts) [ALL] {5/24}
Prepare TSOTS blog for final evaluation (100 pts) [ALL] {5/24}
Take Final Exam (100 pts) [ALL] {6/6}

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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT use information from “The Human Body: Pushing the Limits” video series to answer specific questions about the functioning of the human nervous system

- Warm-up: Pre-read video questions [3]

- Watch the Sensation video from “The Human Body: Pushing the Limits” series, questions

HOMEWORK: Work on Hominid Skull Lab, ESLP, and / or TSOTS

TOMORROW: The Nervous System Continued + BRING IT!

HONORS BIO 2: WHAT'S LEFT TO DO?

Finish ESLPs (50-300 pts) [ALL] {5/31}
BRING IT! (40 pts) [SOME] {5/31}
Complete and submit OPTIONAL Hominid Skull Lab (100 pts) [SOME] {5/15}
Turn in Homework Packet #4--will contain all health assignments (TBD) [ALL] {5/31}
Submit Notebooks for final check (100 pts) [ALL] {5/24}
Prepare TSOTS blog for final evaluation (100 pts) [ALL] {5/24}
Take Final Exam (100 pts) [ALL] {6/6}

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Friday, May 10, 2013

Daily Summary 05-10

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT use self-management skills to complete ANY work needing to be finished

- Warm-up: Create a prioritized task list and get it approved to check out a laptop [3]

- Take Chemicals on Campus Survey [5]

- Finish Hominid Skull Lab [45]

- Finish / Show Population Biology Virtual Lab [~45]

- Finish The Story of the Seed blogs [~45]

- Work on ESLPs [~45]

HOMEWORK: Work on Hominid Skull Lab, ESLP, and / or TSOTS

MONDAY: ESLPs

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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT use self-management skills to complete ANY work needing to be finished

- Warm-up: Create a prioritized task list and get it approved to check out a laptop [3]

- Cooking Demonstration (Ryann, Caitlin, Emily)

- Finish Hominid Skull Lab [45]

- Finish The Story of the Seed blogs [~45]

- Work on ESLPs [~45]

HOMEWORK: Work on Hominid Skull Lab, ESLP, and / or TSOTS

MONDAY: ESLPs

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Hominid Skull Lab Documents

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1747709/bursch/Hominid%20Skulls%20Write-up%20v2.docx

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1747709/bursch/Skull%20comarisons%20v4.docx

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1747709/bursch/Skull%20summary%20v4.docx

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Thursday, May 9, 2013

Daily Summary 05-09

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT use scientific analysis to determine the likely evolutionary relationships between known hominid organisms

- Warm-up: Review Hominid Skull Lab handout and your data, listen carefully to instructions [2]

- Hominid Skull Lab [40]

- ESLPs [~40]

- TSOTS blog posts [~40]

HOMEWORK: Work on Skull Lab, ESLPs, and / or TSOTS blogs

TOMORROW: ESLPs

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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT use scientific analysis to determine the likely evolutionary relationships between known hominid organisms

- Warm-up: Review Hominid Skull Lab handout and your data, listen carefully to instructions [2]

- Hominid Skull Lab [40]

- ESLPs [~40]

- TSOTS blog posts [~40]

HOMEWORK: Work on Skull Lab, ESLPs, and / or TSOTS blogs

TOMORROW: BRING IT! & ESLPs

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Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Daily Summary 05-07

Finish ESLPs (50-300 pts) [ALL]
Submit Virtual Lab (60 pts) [SOME]
Complete and submit OPTIONAL Hominid Skull Lab (100 pts) [SOME]
Turn in Homework Packet #4--will contain all health assignments (TBD) [ALL]
Submit Notebooks for final check (100 pts) [ALL]
Prepare TSOTS blog for final evaluation (100 pts) [ALL]
Take Final Exam (100 pts) [ALL]

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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT use prioritizing and time management skills to complete ANY work needing to be finished

- Warm-up: Create a prioritized task list and get it approved to check out a laptop [3]

- BRING IT! [20]

- Finish The Story of the Seed blogs [~30]

- Work on ESLPs [~30]

HOMEWORK: Work on ESLPs and / or TSOTS blogs

TOMORROW: Hominid Skull Lab / ESLPs

BIO 2: WHAT'S LEFT TO DO?

Finish ESLPs (50-300 pts) [ALL]
BRING IT! (40 pts) [SOME]
Complete and submit OPTIONAL Hominid Skull Lab (100 pts) [SOME]
Turn in Homework Packet #4--will contain all health assignments (TBD) [ALL]
Submit Notebooks for final check (100 pts) [ALL]
Prepare TSOTS blog for final evaluation (100 pts) [ALL]
Take Final Exam (100 pts) [ALL]