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, October 30, 2017

Daily Summary 10-30

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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

Objectives: Demonstrate basic understanding of ecological principles by correctly answering 70% or more of the questions on the Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam

Warm-up: Set up Unit 2 Exam answer sheet [2]

Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam [40]

Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4

If you still want to sign up for the BioSITE ESLP, see me before 3:30 today and be sure to attend tomorrow’s meeting

If you completed the Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam Review and want the bonus credit, I will stamp it tomorrow


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4

Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project



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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

Objectives: Demonstrate basic understanding of ecological principles by correctly answering 70% or more of the questions on the Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam

Warm-up: Set up Unit 2 Exam answer sheet [2]

Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam [40]

Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4

If you still want to sign up for the BioSITE ESLP, see me before 3:30 today and be sure to attend tomorrow’s meeting

If you completed the Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam Review and want the bonus credit, I will stamp it tomorrow

Lynx and Hare Population Lab is now late


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4

Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project



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Friday, October 27, 2017

Daily Summary 10-27

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HONORS BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)



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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

Objectives: Demonstrate basic understanding of ecological principles by correctly answering 70% or more of the questions on the Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam

Warm-up: What is the difference between immigration and emigration? [5]

If you still want to sign up for the BioSITE ESLP, see me before 3:30 Friday—there are still a few spots left!

Video: Planet Earth: Jungles (verbal description instead--video not available)

Work on Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam Review

Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4

Lynx and Hare Population Lab DUE TODAY by 3:30

Check on Brassica oleracea seedlings (photograph too)


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4

Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project



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Thursday, October 26, 2017

Daily Summary 10-26

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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

Objectives: Demonstrate basic understanding of ecological principles by correctly answering 70% or more of the questions on the Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam

Warm-up: What is the difference between immigration and emigration? [5]

If you are signed up or still want to sign up for the BioSITE ESLP, be sure to stay for tutorial today!

Video: Planet Earth: Jungles [30]

Work on Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam Review

Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4

Lynx and Hare Population Lab DUE TODAY by 3:30

Check on Brassica oleracea seedlings (photograph too)


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4

Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project



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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

Objectives: Demonstrate basic understanding of ecological principles by correctly answering 70% or more of the questions on the Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam

Warm-up: What is the difference between immigration and emigration? [5]

If you still want to sign up for the BioSITE ESLP, see me before 3:30 Friday—there are still a few spots left!

Video: Planet Earth: Jungles (verbal description instead--video not available)

Work on Unit 2 (Ecology) Exam Review

Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4

Lynx and Hare Population Lab DUE TODAY by 3:30

Check on Brassica oleracea seedlings (photograph too)


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4

Work on your Ecology Service Learning Project




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Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Daily Summary 10-24

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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

Objectives: SWBAT use and develop models to predict the progressive ecosystem changes known as succession

Warm-up: What usually happens in a place for years after a powerful natural disaster like a landslide, flood, fire, volcano or extended drought virtually destroys the ecosystem that existed there? What is this phenomenon called? [8]

Formal introduction of Co-Teaching Experience [10]

Explanation of ecological succession [15]

Online ecological succession activity [45 – 55]

If you are interested in the BioSITE ESLP, sign up ASAP and come to tutorial this Thursday!

Check on Brassica oleracea seedlings (photograph too)


OUTSIDE OF CLASS: (Round 2 of ESLP has begun!)

Finish Lynx / Hare Population Lab graph and analysis questions

Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4



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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

Objectives: SWBAT use and develop models to predict the progressive ecosystem changes known as succession

Warm-up: What usually happens in a place for years after a powerful natural disaster like a landslide, flood, fire, volcano or extended drought virtually destroys the ecosystem that existed there? What is this phenomenon called? [8]

Formal introduction of Co-Teaching Experience [10]

Explanation of ecological succession [15]

Online ecological succession activity [45 – 55]

If you are interested in the BioSITE ESLP, sign up ASAP and come to tutorial this Thursday!

Check on Brassica oleracea seedlings (photograph too)


OUTSIDE OF CLASS: (Round 2 of ESLP has begun!)

Finish Lynx / Hare Population Lab graph and analysis questions

Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4



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Monday, October 23, 2017

Daily Summary 10-23

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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

Objectives: Simulate a predator-prey relationship using a model based on principles of population dynamics, then create a graph using the data generated to represent observed changes

Warm-up: Take out Lynx and Hare Population Simulation

Discuss Lynx and Hare Population simulation data and work on graph and analysis questions (write-up due Thursday/Friday)

Review directions for TSOTS SBPAs #3 and #4

If you are interested in participating in BioSITE ESLP, sign up for this project by 3:30 this afternoon, come to tutorial Thursday

Check on Brassica oleracea seedlings (photograph too)


TOMORROW:

Formal introduction of Co-Teaching Experience


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

(Round 2 of ESLP has begun!)

Finish Lynx / Hare Population Lab graph and analysis questions

Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4



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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

Objectives: Simulate a predator-prey relationship using a model based on principles of population dynamics, then create a graph using the data generated to represent observed changes

Warm-up: Take out Lynx and Hare Population Simulation

Complete / submit ESLP evaluation form (period 4 only) [10]

Discuss Lynx and Hare Population simulation data and work on graph and analysis questions (write-up due Thursday/Friday)

Assignment of TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4

If you are interested in participating in BioSITE ESLP, sign up for this project by 3:30 this afternoon, come to tutorial Thursday

Check on Brassica oleracea seedlings (photograph too)


TOMORROW:

Introduction of Co-Teaching Experience


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

(Round 2 of ESLP has begun!)

Finish Lynx / Hare Population Lab graph and analysis questions

Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post Assignments #3 and #4



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