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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Define basic genetics terms (genetics, gene, trait, genotype, phenotype, homozygous / heterozygous, allele / polymorphism, recessive, dominant) and correctly use them to describe the flow of genetic information
Warm-up: Why do most organisms look very similar to but not exactly the same as their parent organisms? [7]
(1) Intro to Genetics; (2) Genetics with a Smile activity
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 (complete by Thursday)
TSOTS Student Blog Post #7
Finish reporting scores on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6
GATTACA discussion questions due; turn in by 3:30 today
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 (complete by Thursday)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Define basic genetics terms (genetics, gene, trait, genotype, phenotype, homozygous / heterozygous, allele / polymorphism, recessive, dominant) and correctly use them to describe the flow of genetic information
Warm-up: Why do most organisms look very similar to but not exactly the same as their parent organisms? [7]
(1) Intro to Genetics; (2) Genetics with a Smile activity
Score and report for your assigned TSOTS Student Blog Post #6
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 (complete by Thursday/Friday)
TSOTS Student Blog Post #7
GATTACA discussion questions due; turn in by 3:30 today
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 (complete by Thursday/Friday)
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The official website for Mr. Bursch's science classes at Willow Glen High School
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, February 13, 2018
Monday, February 12, 2018
Daily Summary 02-12
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Define basic genetics terms (genetics, gene, trait, genotype, phenotype, homozygous / heterozygous, allele / polymorphism, recessive, dominant) and correctly use them to describe the flow of genetic information
Warm-up: Listen carefully for directions on how to score TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 [7]
Score on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 [20]
GATTACA discussion questions due tomorrow
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish GATTACA viewing guide discussion questions
TOMORROW:
Intro to Genetics and Genetics with a Smile activity
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 (complete by Thursday)
TSOTS Student Blog Post #7
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Define basic genetics terms (genetics, gene, trait, genotype, phenotype, homozygous / heterozygous, allele / polymorphism, recessive, dominant) and correctly use them to describe the flow of genetic information
Warm-up: Listen carefully for directions on how to score TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 [7]
Score on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 [20]
GATTACA discussion questions due next class period
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish GATTACA viewing guide discussion questions
TOMORROW:
Intro to Genetics and Genetics with a Smile activity
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 (complete by Thursday)
TSOTS Student Blog Post #7
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Define basic genetics terms (genetics, gene, trait, genotype, phenotype, homozygous / heterozygous, allele / polymorphism, recessive, dominant) and correctly use them to describe the flow of genetic information
Warm-up: Listen carefully for directions on how to score TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 [7]
Score on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 [20]
GATTACA discussion questions due tomorrow
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish GATTACA viewing guide discussion questions
TOMORROW:
Intro to Genetics and Genetics with a Smile activity
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 (complete by Thursday)
TSOTS Student Blog Post #7
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: Define basic genetics terms (genetics, gene, trait, genotype, phenotype, homozygous / heterozygous, allele / polymorphism, recessive, dominant) and correctly use them to describe the flow of genetic information
Warm-up: Listen carefully for directions on how to score TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 [7]
Score on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 [20]
GATTACA discussion questions due next class period
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Finish GATTACA viewing guide discussion questions
TOMORROW:
Intro to Genetics and Genetics with a Smile activity
Genetics Virtual Triathalon: Leg 1 (complete by Thursday)
TSOTS Student Blog Post #7
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Friday, February 9, 2018
Daily Summary 02-09
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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: SWBAT apply knowledge of Central Dogma and consider their own moral stance as they assess the virtues and potential drawbacks of using genetic engineering on humans
Warm-up: What is the value of ethics discussions and debates as part of scientific progress? [10]
GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [10]
GATTACA screening, day 2 [60]
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6
DNA and Central Dogma Review stamps [~10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE Friday at midnight)
Answer the paragraph response and ethics questions on the GATTACA movie handout
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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: SWBAT apply knowledge of Central Dogma and consider their own moral stance as they assess the virtues and potential drawbacks of using genetic engineering on humans
Warm-up: What is the value of ethics discussions and debates as part of scientific progress? [10]
GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [10]
GATTACA screening, day 2 [60]
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6
DNA and Central Dogma Review stamps [~10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE Friday at midnight)
Answer the paragraph response and ethics questions on the GATTACA movie handout
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Thursday, February 8, 2018
Daily Summary 02-08
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT apply knowledge of Central Dogma and consider their own moral stance as they assess the virtues and potential drawbacks of using genetic engineering on humans
Warm-up: What is the value of ethics discussions and debates as part of scientific progress? [10]
GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [10]
GATTACA screening, day 2 [60]
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6
DNA and Central Dogma Review stamps [~10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE Friday at midnight)
Answer the paragraph response and ethics questions on the GATTACA movie handout
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT apply knowledge of Central Dogma and consider their own moral stance as they assess the virtues and potential drawbacks of using genetic engineering on humans
Warm-up: What is the value of ethics discussions and debates as part of scientific progress? [10]
GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [10]
GATTACA screening, day 2 [60]
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6
DNA and Central Dogma Review stamps [~10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE Friday at midnight)
Answer the paragraph response and ethics questions on the GATTACA movie handout
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT apply knowledge of Central Dogma and consider their own moral stance as they assess the virtues and potential drawbacks of using genetic engineering on humans
Warm-up: What is the value of ethics discussions and debates as part of scientific progress? [10]
GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [10]
GATTACA screening, day 2 [60]
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6
DNA and Central Dogma Review stamps [~10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE Friday at midnight)
Answer the paragraph response and ethics questions on the GATTACA movie handout
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
Objectives: SWBAT apply knowledge of Central Dogma and consider their own moral stance as they assess the virtues and potential drawbacks of using genetic engineering on humans
Warm-up: What is the value of ethics discussions and debates as part of scientific progress? [10]
GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [10]
GATTACA screening, day 2 [60]
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6
DNA and Central Dogma Review stamps [~10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE Friday at midnight)
Answer the paragraph response and ethics questions on the GATTACA movie handout
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Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Daily Summary 02-07
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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: SWBAT apply knowledge of Central Dogma and consider their own moral stance as they assess the virtues and potential drawbacks of using genetic engineering on humans
Warm-up: What is the value of ethics discussions and debates as part of scientific progress? [10]
DNA and Central Dogma Exam extra time; work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 if you are finished with your test [20]
GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [10]
GATTACA screening, day 1 [40]
GATTACA intermission; work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6
DNA and Central Dogma Review stamps [~10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE Friday)
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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: SWBAT apply knowledge of Central Dogma and consider their own moral stance as they assess the virtues and potential drawbacks of using genetic engineering on humans
Warm-up: What is the value of ethics discussions and debates as part of scientific progress? [10]
DNA and Central Dogma Exam extra time; work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 if you are finished with your test [20]
GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [10]
GATTACA screening, day 1 [40]
GATTACA intermission; work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6
DNA and Central Dogma Review stamps [~10]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE Friday)
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