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!

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Daily Summary 02-12

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

SEX EDUCATION ALL THIS WEEK

TUTORIAL WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE in X104 ON THURSDAY DUE TO AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE INFO SESSION

Objectives: SWBAT demonstrate basic understanding of human reproduction, contraception, and common STIs/STDs through class conversations and passing a comprehensive quiz following instruction with no less than 70% correct responses

Warm-up: TBD by Planned Parenthood instructor

Turn in blue stamp sheet ASAP if you have not yet done so


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Planned Parenthood assignment

Get caught up if you have any missing assignments for bio!



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

SEX EDUCATION ALL THIS WEEK

TUTORIAL WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE in X104 ON THURSDAY DUE TO AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE INFO SESSION

Objectives: SWBAT demonstrate basic understanding of human reproduction, contraception, and common STIs/STDs through class conversations and passing a comprehensive quiz following instruction with no less than 70% correct responses

Warm-up: TBD by Planned Parenthood instructor

Turn in blue stamp sheet ASAP if you have not yet done so


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Planned Parenthood assignment



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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA: Submit lab notebook for evaluation today!

Objectives: (1) Name and describe major sources of freshwater; (2) State the most common methods for accessing, moving/delivering, and storing water for human use as well as the costs/consequences of these methods

Warm-up: Describe 2 potential drawbacks to damming rivers [10]

Lab: WQI time (10:00 am?) and place (Los Alamitos Creek Trail trailhead, intersection of Mt. Forest Drive and Camden Ave—meet in parking lot); Testing Team Assignments (see website)

Unit 9, Lecture 3: Reducing Water Use [25]

Film: Cadillac Desert (segment 2, American Nile) [20]

Unit 9, Lecture 4: Water Pollution [20]

Independent research project interviews, day 1 Reading / Lecture Quiz #2 on Friday!


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Order your class shirt!!!!!!

Miller LITE reading assignment and articles (see calendar)



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Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Daily Summary 02-11

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

SEX EDUCATION ALL THIS WEEK

Objectives: SWBAT demonstrate basic understanding of human reproduction, contraception, and common STIs/STDs through class conversations and passing a comprehensive quiz following instruction with no less than 70% correct responses

Warm-up: TBD by Planned Parenthood instructor

Turn in blue stamp sheet at end of class or during tutorial any day this week (Wed - Fri)


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

No assignments



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

SEX EDUCATION ALL THIS WEEK

Objectives: SWBAT demonstrate basic understanding of human reproduction, contraception, and common STIs/STDs through class conversations and passing a comprehensive quiz following instruction with no less than 70% correct responses

Warm-up: TBD by Planned Parenthood instructor

Turn in blue stamp sheet at end of class or during tutorial any day this week (Wed - Fri)


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

No assignments



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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)



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Monday, February 10, 2020

Daily Summary 02-10

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

SEX EDUCATION ALL THIS WEEK

Objectives: SWBAT demonstrate basic understanding of human reproduction, contraception, and common STIs/STDs through class conversations and passing a comprehensive quiz following instruction with no less than 70% correct responses

Warm-up: TBD by Planned Parenthood instructor

Turn in blue stamp sheet at end of class or during tutorial any day this week (Wed - Fri)


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

No assignments



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

SEX EDUCATION ALL THIS WEEK

Objectives: SWBAT demonstrate basic understanding of human reproduction, contraception, and common STIs/STDs through class conversations and passing a comprehensive quiz following instruction with no less than 70% correct responses

Warm-up: TBD by Planned Parenthood instructor

Turn in blue stamp sheet at end of class or during tutorial any day this week (Wed - Fri)


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

No assignments



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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:

Submit lab notebook for evaluation Wed.!

Objectives: (1) Name and describe major sources of freshwater; (2) State the most common methods for accessing, moving/delivering, and storing water for human use as well as the costs/consequences of these methods

Warm-up: What is subsidence, what causes it, and what are some serious consequences of this phenomenon? [8]

Household Water Use Project: Data collection explanation Unit 9, Lecture 2: Water Use [20]

Film: Cadillac Desert: American Nile (parts 3 and 4) and questions

Independent research project progress interviews (round 2 begins) continue tomorrow—be ready!

Reading / lecture quiz on Friday!


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Miller LITE reading assignment and articles (see calendar)



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Saturday, February 8, 2020

Daily Summary 02-07

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BIOLOGY
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

SEX EDUCATION ALL THIS WEEK

Objectives: SWBAT demonstrate basic understanding of human reproduction, contraception, and common STIs/STDs through class conversations and passing a comprehensive quiz following instruction with no less than 70% correct responses

Warm-up: TBD by Planned Parenthood instructor

Turn in blue stamp sheet at end of class or during tutorial any day this week (Wed - Fri)


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Publish TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE tonight)



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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:

Objectives: (1) Name and describe major sources of freshwater; (2) State the most common methods for accessing, moving/delivering, and storing water for human use as well as the costs/consequences of these methods

Warm-up: Describe at least two potential problems/challenges large human populations (think Los Angeles) may encounter when they rely heavily on imported water for survival [10]

Unit 9 Reading Quiz #1 [10]

Unit 9, Lecture 1: Freshwater Resources (Part II) [15]

Film: Cadillac Desert (parts 1 and 2) and questions [20]

Unit 9, Lecture 2: Water Use [20]

Film: Cadillac Desert (parts 3 and 4) and questions [20]

Independent research project interviews [10]


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Miller LITE reading assignment and articles (see calendar)



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Thursday, February 6, 2020

Daily Summary 02-06

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

SEX EDUCATION ALL THIS WEEK

TUTORIAL WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE in X104 TODAY DUE TO AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE INFORMATION SESSION

Objectives: SWBAT demonstrate basic understanding of human reproduction, contraception, and common STIs/STDs through class conversations and passing a comprehensive quiz following instruction with no less than 70% correct responses

Warm-up: TBD by Planned Parenthood instructor

Anyone still needing DNA and Central Dogma Review can get stamped tomorrow during tutorial (today is last day)

Turn in blue stamp sheet at end of class or during tutorial any day this week (Wed - Fri)


OUTSIDE OF CLASS:

Get caught up if you have any missing assignments for bio!



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



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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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NO CLASS TODAY (SEE YESTERDAY'S POST)



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