This morning we focused on note taking after reading an article on the Moche Indians. This topic is somewhat out of context since we have not yet covered this particular time period but Bobby is not yet in possession of the class textbook from the Pine School. We practiced identifying key factoids and learning about early rituals, polytheism and the migration of early man through mass America.
Bobby will show me what he has completed for his prompts. I will review his progress and give feedback.
He will complete his last two show designs for his product project.
After warm up and stretch, Bobby did skull crushers (reverse), TRX bicep curls, upright rows, diamond push ups, stakbility ball hammer curls, stability ball side crunches, chin ups, burpees, tire hammers, bicycles and cool down and stretch.
This morning we reviewed Bobby's responses on the science quiz he took during last class. Bobby performed reasonably well with opportunities for improvement. We moved forward by identifying the four macromolecules found in the human body- proteins, carbs, lipids and nucleic acids. Homework is to read pages 51-58 and complete #'s 1-11.
Bobby read two chapters in "Holes." He wrote a paragraph analyzing the main character, Stanley. He edited the paragraph. We began reading an excerpt from "The King of Mazy May" by Jack London. Bobby practiced spelling words. He should review the spelling words tonight for a quiz on Thursday.
This morning we concluded our discussion on early prehistoric man's migrate across central and northern Africa and challenged the belief that man first emerged from the "cradle of humanity" in central Africa and then migrated into western Europe. Discoveries of prehistoric fossils of early man has led scientists to believe that early hominids may have been evolving simultaneously in both Africa and China. Homework: none. Bobby did not bring his book to school this afternoon which made assigning additional work impossible.
This afternoon we began a new section on cell division, mitosis and meiosis. This is a challenging component of cell growth and replication and it will be important that Bobby stay focused and always keep his eye on "the big picture" when reviewing this material. In order for a cell to grow, replicate, "reproduce" or repair itself, it must make a perfect copy of its genetic material as well as the cell's organelles. In order to accomplish this task, cell division must take place. Homework for tonight is to read page 85-91 and to construct a word bank featuring select vocabulary words.
Bobby warmed up and stretched, then did squats, box jumps, TRX reverse lunges, thrust and ups, DB calf raises, one foot speed ladder in and outs, mountain climbers, jumpers, cool down and stretch.
This morning we reviewed the homework on page 181 before moving on to the next section. Bobby was able to solve or identify equivalent fractions very easily and appeared comfortable in determining common factors as well. Homework is to read sections 4.3 and complete numbers 5-12 on page 190.
