1) Summarize Ch. 2-9
2) Discuss Twain's depiction of slaves, poor whites, rich whites, and children (Permeability of Slave and Children Class, Discrimination of educated vs. uneducated whites, Hierarchies, etc.)
3)Discuss Huck and Jim (Social Exiles, Equals, Understand Each other)
4)Discuss Jackson Island as Utopia (Outside of Community, Blacks/Whites live harmoniously, etc.)
Assignment
Chs. 10-18
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Jessica was very in-tune with our discussion today!
We discussed combining the Constant Multiple Rule with the Simple Power Rule and worked a few sample problems. We discussed the Sum and Difference Rule and demonstrated with examples.
Assignment
None.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
50
Lesson Comments
Jess is still plagued with some upper respiratory distress and that contributed to our slightly late start. In spite of that, her attitude remains excellent.
classwork review sheet from last week
using photos and drawings, discuss the motor neuron anatomy
neuromuscular junction
acetylcholine
acetylcholine release from vesicles
post synaptic receptors
synaptic cleft
Assignment
read polarization and depolarization, answer questions
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
heavy work load today- review went well- needed some help with terms but not many
diagrams and photomicrographs were very helpful
3. The Business Plan; B) why is a business plan needed?
Lesson Outline
discussed all of the various uses of a business plan: tool to guide the overall direction and day-to-day operations of the company; raise capital; etc.
Assignment
read assigned material
Session Minutes
120
Minutes Student Attended
120
Lesson Comments
very engaging discussion. the instructor is a huge believer of the business plan and its many uses.
2. Building a Business; B) how to pick an industry
Lesson Outline
reviewed the various attributes of a market that an entrepreneur considers when selecting an industry for their business
Assignment
read assigned material
Session Minutes
90
Minutes Student Attended
90
Lesson Comments
although JMU believes her business will be in the equine industry, i felt it was a useful conversation for her to know the broader selection considerations: knowledge, passion, differentiation, size, growth, competition, margins, geography, etc
2. Building a business - A) types of business structures.
Lesson Outline
discuss the various forms of a business: profit vs non-profit; govt vs education vs business; legal structures of a business: partnership, corporation, proprietorship; LLP; LLC
Assignment
read assigned material
Session Minutes
120
Minutes Student Attended
120
Lesson Comments
discussed reasons for the differences.
focused on LLC as the likely structure for JMU's business.
Review chapter 10. Discuss how Washington shaped the Presidency, the early challenges he faced in neutrality, the impact of the French Revolution, Hamilton and the Bank of the US, Adams term in office, the XYZ affair, the Alien and Sedition Acts. Begin chapter 11. Discuss Jefferson's time in office, focus on Marbury v. Madison, Tripolitan War, Louisiana Purchase, Lewis & Clark, and the Embargo Act.
Assignment
Read chapter 11 and define key terms.
Session Minutes
105
Minutes Student Attended
105
Lesson Comments
Good but long session. We were making time for my absences during accreditation.
