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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
ESLP Project Reminder!
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 ethical concerns do you have about a society like the one portrayed in GATTACA? [10]
GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [10]
GATTACA screening, day 3 [50]
GATTACA intermission; work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6
Turn in your blue stamp log if you still have it!
Must do quiz corrections on Sex Ed quiz if you did not pass (at least 17 correct)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE next Friday)
Work on GATTACA movie questions, including ethics questions and paragraph response
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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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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!
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Daily Summary 02-26
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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:
ESLP Project Reminder!
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 ethical concerns do you have about a society like the one portrayed in GATTACA? [10]
GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [10]
GATTACA screening, day 2 [50]
GATTACA intermission; bioethics discussion and work time for essay assignment
Must do quiz corrections on Sex Ed quiz if you did not pass (at least 17 correct)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on GATTACA movie questions and short essay assignment
Work on ESLP project
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
ORDER SHIRTS!
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: Wastewater Microbiology video [5]
WQI Lab Q and A [10]
Record Water Quality Index lab data online
Lab: Water Quality Index: work time [30]
Record Household Water Use data in online class data table
Independent research project interviews, day 3
Project: Water Use: Submit final version by 3:00 PM on 3/6
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Household Water Use Analysis Project personal and class data analysis (DUE Friday, 3/6 by 2:30 pm)
Lab: WQI: full write-up (DUE THIS FRIDAY by 2:30 pm)
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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:
ESLP Project Reminder!
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 ethical concerns do you have about a society like the one portrayed in GATTACA? [10]
GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [10]
GATTACA screening, day 2 [50]
GATTACA intermission; bioethics discussion and work time for essay assignment
Must do quiz corrections on Sex Ed quiz if you did not pass (at least 17 correct)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on GATTACA movie questions and short essay assignment
Work on ESLP project
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
ORDER SHIRTS!
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: Wastewater Microbiology video [5]
WQI Lab Q and A [10]
Record Water Quality Index lab data online
Lab: Water Quality Index: work time [30]
Record Household Water Use data in online class data table
Independent research project interviews, day 3
Project: Water Use: Submit final version by 3:00 PM on 3/6
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Household Water Use Analysis Project personal and class data analysis (DUE Friday, 3/6 by 2:30 pm)
Lab: WQI: full write-up (DUE THIS FRIDAY by 2:30 pm)
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Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Daily Summary 02-25
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
ESLP Project Reminder!
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 ethical concerns do you have about a society like the one portrayed in GATTACA [10]
GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [10]
GATTACA screening, day 2 [50]
GATTACA intermission; work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 Turn in your blue stamp log if you still have it!
Must do quiz corrections on Sex Ed quiz if you did not pass (at least 17 correct)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE next Friday)
Work on GATTACA movie questions
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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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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
ESLP Project Reminder!
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 ethical concerns do you have about a society like the one portrayed in GATTACA [10]
GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [10]
GATTACA screening, day 2 [50]
GATTACA intermission; work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 Turn in your blue stamp log if you still have it!
Must do quiz corrections on Sex Ed quiz if you did not pass (at least 17 correct)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE next Friday)
Work on GATTACA movie questions
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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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Monday, February 24, 2020
Daily Summary 02-24
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
ESLP Project Reminder! 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]
TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 assignment [2]
GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [8]
GATTACA screening, day 1 [20]
Must do quiz corrections on Sex Ed quiz if you did not pass (at least 17 correct)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE next Friday)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
ESLP Project Reminder!
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 [8]
GATTACA screening, day 1 [25]
Must do quiz corrections on Sex Ed quiz if you did not pass (at least 17 correct)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on ESLP project
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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: Which forms of water pollution do you think are the most difficult (technologically, politically, and/or economically) to address?
Explain your answer. [8]
Unit 9, Lecture 5: Water Treatment [15]
Lab: Water Quality Index: Class data collection/analysis [20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Project: Personal Water Use: Submit final version by 3:00 PM on 3/6
Lab: Water Quality Index: full write-up (DUE FRIDAY by 3 pm)
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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
ESLP Project Reminder! 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]
TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 assignment [2]
GATTACA pre-viewing discussion [8]
GATTACA screening, day 1 [20]
Must do quiz corrections on Sex Ed quiz if you did not pass (at least 17 correct)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on TSOTS Student Blog Post #6 (DUE next Friday)
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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:
ESLP Project Reminder!
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 [8]
GATTACA screening, day 1 [25]
Must do quiz corrections on Sex Ed quiz if you did not pass (at least 17 correct)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Work on ESLP project
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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: Which forms of water pollution do you think are the most difficult (technologically, politically, and/or economically) to address?
Explain your answer. [8]
Unit 9, Lecture 5: Water Treatment [15]
Lab: Water Quality Index: Class data collection/analysis [20]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Project: Personal Water Use: Submit final version by 3:00 PM on 3/6
Lab: Water Quality Index: full write-up (DUE FRIDAY by 3 pm)
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Friday, February 14, 2020
Daily Summary 02-14
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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 ASAP if you have not yet done so
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
ESLP Projects
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Last chance for lab notebook evaluation!
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: Which part of the world uses desalinization of sea water as a significant source of freshwater and why is this economically feasible for the countries of this region? [8]
Reading / Lecture Quiz #2! [10]
Lab: WQI additional explanation and pre-lab in class [30]
Independent research project interviews, day 2 Unit 9, Lectures 3 and 4: Water Pollution [25]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Order your class shirt!!!!!!
Article: Water war bubbling up between California and Arizona;
Finish household water use project (ask if you need your original)
Film: Cadillac Desert: finish watching American Nile chapter and answer questions
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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 ASAP if you have not yet done so
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
ESLP Projects
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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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AGENDA:
Last chance for lab notebook evaluation!
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: Which part of the world uses desalinization of sea water as a significant source of freshwater and why is this economically feasible for the countries of this region? [8]
Reading / Lecture Quiz #2! [10]
Lab: WQI additional explanation and pre-lab in class [30]
Independent research project interviews, day 2 Unit 9, Lectures 3 and 4: Water Pollution [25]
OUTSIDE OF CLASS:
Order your class shirt!!!!!!
Article: Water war bubbling up between California and Arizona;
Finish household water use project (ask if you need your original)
Film: Cadillac Desert: finish watching American Nile chapter and answer questions
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