Lesson 2 Quick Changes to Earth’s landscape – We learned that flooding can be considered both a slow and rapid change to Earth’s surface depending on the amount of snowmelt or precipitation. Flash floods may result from heavy rainfall and can sweep away crops, rocks, soil, and plants. We learned that volcanic eruptions can happen quickly. The sudden eruption of a volcano can be violent, resulting in gas, molten rock, ash, and bits of rock spewing into the air. A volcano can also produce the slow release of lava resulting in landforms. We learned that geophysicists study changes to Earth’s surface.

Jackson completed his worksheets on telling time and counting money. He did very well. He used the clock he made in art class to help him figure out the times for o’clock and 30 minutes past.

Jackson continued to work on his Judith Scott inspired bundle (small sculpture). It is very impressive so far! We also looked at more of Judith Scott's artwork to get more ideas. Jackson is developing his fine motor skills. He is wrapping the yarn skillfully and making good design decisions.

Today, we will see if we can complete seven levels of training.

Level one: jumping jacks, completing four different kinds of jumping jacks.

Level two splits kicks and back work

Level, three situps, isometric leg raises, and crunches backward break fall

Level four fighting drill on the bag on the pad.

Level six Breakfalls

Level seven cartwheels backward, handspring, and discipline.

Jackson completed his interactive calendar. He used his spelling words to write sentences. He learned how to use conjunctions correctly. He learned how to use pronouns and wrote the definition of a pronoun in his rule book. He worked on learning how read and explain what a graph represents. He read, discussed, and answered question pertaining to the story, "Making Music. " He identified the main idea and key details of the story. He worked on an activity identifying the prefixes re, un, and dis.

The teacher introduced two short passages for reading comprehension. The student read the passages aloud and answered the comprehension questions. Then, the student read a book with the teacher’s support. The teacher wrote challenging longer words on the mini whiteboard to help the student practice and improve pronunciation.

Lesson 2 Quick Changes to Earth’s landscape – We learned that geologists study land from soil to landforms. We looked at Bryce Canyon and the hoodoos. We learned that some events happen very quickly while others occur very slowly over time. Earthquakes, landslides, floats, and volcanoes can change Earth’s landscape very rapidly. Earthquakes produce seismic shaking or ground vibrations, liquefaction (stable soil suddenly turning liquid), landslides, mud flows, and tsunamis which are giant waves. If the earthquake is intense the damage can be quite severe. California experiences about 10,000 earthquakes each year and Alaska experiences 12,000 each year.

8.6 Measure in Inches and Feet – We used our knowledge of 12 inches equaling 1 foot to complete several measurements. We began by estimating measurements in feet. Then we measured the actual objects in feet.
Assignment: Complete homework problems.

I read the book Unbound: The Life & Art of Judith Scott by Joyce Scott with Brie Spangler and Melissa Sweet to Jackson. We talked about what we learned about Down syndrome, different abilities, the “colors of gone,” and how artists can use found materials to create art. I had various materials on the table in front of us: rocks, sticks, felt, yarn, buttons, ribbon, cardboard, etc. Jackson selected his yarn and a larger interesting stick with angles to create his Judith Scott inspired bundle (small sculpture). He started his bundle art project by wrapping the yarn around his stick in a horizontal pattern. He plans on adding additional materials to it.

Jackson reviewed his spelling words and used them to write sentences. He completed a mini booklet about prefixes after he watched a video on what a prefix is. He wrote the rule for prefixes in his rulebook. He read, discussed, and made a story map for today's story, "Many Ways to Enjoy Music." He completed an activity using his sight words.