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, August 19, 2013

Daily Summary 08-19

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

- Objective: Complete all tasks below

- Reminder on “Class Operating Modes” [1]

- Finish X104 Scavenger Hunt [10]

- Finish Bioglyph activity [15]

- Biology Road Map [15]

- Set up notebooks [10]

- Closure: [1]


HOMEWORK:

NONE



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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 AGENDA:

- Objective: Complete all tasks below

- Reminder on “Class Operating Modes” [1]

- Finish X104 Scavenger Hunt [10]

- Finish Bioglyph activity [15]

- Biology Road Map [15]

- Set up notebooks [10]

- Closure: [1]


HOMEWORK:

- Finish Biology Roadmap



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AGENDA:

- Objective: Complete all tasks below

- Explain “Class Operating Modes” [4]

- SNAP! [10]

- Review Norms, Policies, & Procedures [5]

- Go over Course Information Sheet [15]

- Finish Bioglyph activity [15]

- Closure [2]


HOMEWORK:

- Get notebook, get signatures on Course Information Sheet



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Thursday, August 15, 2013

Daily Summary 08-15

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

- Objective: Complete all tasks below

- SNAP! [10]

- Review Norms, Policies, & Procedures [5]

- Explain “Class Operating Modes” [8]

- Go over green sheet [20]

- Tour of room & classroom scavenger hunt [20]

- Finish Part 1 of Bioglyph activity (creating), explain / execute Part 2 (connecting) [25]

- Closure: Remind students of tasks to be completed by Monday [3]


HOMEWORK:

- Get notebook, get signatures on blue sheet



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

- Objective: Complete all tasks below

- SNAP! [10]

- Review Norms, Policies, & Procedures [5]

- Explain “Class Operating Modes” [8]

- Go over green sheet [20]

- Tour of room & classroom scavenger hunt [20]

- Finish Part 1 of Bioglyph activity (creating), explain / execute Part 2 (connecting) [25]

- Closure: Remind students of tasks to be completed by Monday [3]


HOMEWORK:

- Get notebook, get signatures on green sheet

- Visit the class website (you're already here--step one complete!)

- Search the entire site to find the two code words in neon green font

- Look at the URLs (web page address lines) for the links to the pages of this site under the site map. Notice the relationship between the title of each page and its file name in the web address and, following this pattern, deduce the URL to take you to the secret page. Follow the instructions on the secret page.



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NO CLASS TODAY



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Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Daily Summary 08-14

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

- Objective: Complete a Student Information Sheet and create an accurate bioglyph

- Greeting/Welcome/Instructions [2] 

- Complete Student Information Sheet [5]

- About Earth Academy, Biology, and Mr. Bursch [10]

- Go over Norms, Policies, and Procedures [8]

- Introductory activity: Bioglyphs [20]

- Go over student tasks checklist: [3]


HOMEWORK:

- Visit mrbursch.blogspot.com

- Get notebook




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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

- Objective: Complete a Student Information Sheet and create an accurate bioglyph

- Greeting/Welcome/Instructions [2] 

- Complete Student Information Sheet [5]

- About Earth Academy, PBS, and Mr. Bursch [10]

- Go over Norms, Policies, and Procedures [8]

- Introductory activity: Bioglyphs [20]

- Go over student tasks checklist: [3]


HOMEWORK:

- Visit mrbursch.blogspot.com

- Get notebook




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PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (PBS)
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AGENDA:

- Objective: Complete a Student Information Sheet and create an accurate bioglyph

- Greeting/Welcome/Instructions [2]

- Complete Student Information Sheet [5]

- About Earth Academy, PBS, and Mr. Bursch [10]

- Go over Norms, Policies, and Procedures [8]

- Introductory activity: Bioglyphs [20]

- Go over student tasks checklist: [3]


HOMEWORK:

- Visit mrbursch.blogspot.com

- Get notebook




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Welcome Message


Welcome to the 2013-2014 school year! And for those that are new to the school, welcome to Willow Glen High!

This year will bring new challenges and stories. It will see the continuing development of the GROW Rams initiative and the expansion of agroecology and food education efforts on our campus, with Mr. Bursch's students leading the charge.

This website will be updated on a daily basis and is a place for students and parents to find brief summaries of each day's activities, homework assignments, and reminders for upcoming tests, projects, and important dates.

Parents, this can be an exciting and stressful time for you, too, especially if this is your child's first year of high school. Please do make use of this resource and don't hesitate to contact me if you have questions or concerns. I look forward to meeting all of you at Back to School Night.

Stay tuned!

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Daily Summary 06-04

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

- Objective: SWBAT fill out ESLP Peer Evaluations using the teacher-provided evaluation form

- Warm-up: Watch / listen to explanation of how to properly fill out ESLP evaluation [1]

- ESLP Peer Evaluations [15 - 25]

- Submit ESLP Portfolios to jsbursch@gmail.com [15]

- Sign up to Water Garden this summer!!


HOMEWORK: Review for Final


TOMORROW: Finals begin




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HONORS BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

- Objective: SWBAT fill out ESLP Peer Evaluations using the teacher-provided evaluation form

- Warm-up: (1) BRING IT!; (2) Watch / listen to explanation of how to properly fill out ESLP evaluation [20]

- ESLP Peer Evaluations [12]

- Submit ESLP Portfolios to Mr. Bursch at jsbursch@gmail.com [10]

- Sign up to Water Garden this summer!!


HOMEWORK: Review for Final


TOMORROW: Finals begin




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