The first hour consisted of a test preparation, reviewing the previous material and answering any questions. The test was given during the second hour.

We finished Chapter 4 in the Chemistry book which deals with atomic theory, the structure of atoms, and the information contained on the periodic table. We reviewed all previous material in preparation for the test: base SI units and prefixes, finding mass, volume, density, temperature with fundamental formulas, scientific notation and significant figures, dimensional analysis and conversion factors, matter and its various states, physical and chemical properties of substances, conservation laws, and more atomic theory. We ended with an assessment to see if he would be ready for a test.

We started the session by reviewing the homework and correcting the answers that were wrong. A breakdown of matter was then given. The differences between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures, compounds and molecules, elements and atoms were explained and related to physical and chemical properties and changes. We then went into atomic theory and covered the periodic table in more depth.

First session:

Topics in physical science were explained and related to chemistry and physics. The laws of motion were explored. Important concepts were defined. An introduction to vectors was given. The difference between distance and displacement was explained and some sample problems demonstrated to emphasize the difference. The importance of rates of change was explained with some examples of speed, velocity, and acceleration.

Second Session:

A review of the previous material in Chemistry was given (from Chapter 2). Some practice problems working with scientific notation and significant figures were demonstrated. Chapter 3 material was also reviewed such as defining various states of matter and working with percent by mass percentage in various substances. The rest of Chapter 3 material was covered. An introduction to Chapter 4 was then started with a brief explanation of atomic theory and the importance of working with the periodic table to find the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in a specific element. The difference between mass number and atomic mass was explained, as well as an introduction to working with isotopes and their percent abundance found in nature. Several example problems were demonstrated on how to find both. Calculating the atomic mass of an unknown element from the percent abundance of various isotopes was also shown.

An introduction to important concepts in Chemistry was given. We discussed common units of measurement, base SI units and converting from one to another. Some examples and practice questions were given involving mass, volume and density. We reviewed scientific notation and discussed why it's important to use in Chemistry and did several example problems. Issues with errors in measurement, precision, accuracy and significant figures were also discussed, and some example problems calculating measurements that had the appropriate number of significant figures were demonstrated. We also covered dimensional analysis using conversion factors with several examples and some practice questions. We ended with a discussion on the physical and chemical properties of matter.

We covered the laws of motion, the difference between distance and displacement, and speed and velocity. We did a few sample problems. He has homework.

The entire lesson was mainly comprised of reviewing previous physical science material covered to assess the student's level of scientific understanding. We discussed various topics in the chapters of the text and defined some key concepts in science.

The entire lesson was mainly composed of reviewing previous physical science material covered, an assessment of scientific understanding, and an introduction to advanced material in science.

-A review of material covered in the online physical science course, to gauge the level of the material the student has been working on...

-An assessment of the students' skills and understanding of advanced scientific concepts to develop a personalized curriculum tailored to the students' abilities...

-An introduction to advanced material in chemistry was also instructed...

Sunday, May 27, 2018
09:00 - 12:00; 240 min. -
Physical Science:
The Sound Wave -
Will and I used a spectrograph to manipulate sound to match images in a video. We discussed how sound travels and moves in air. When sound waves encounter a barrier they bounce back, creating an echo. The sound waves we recorded were created in a fairly large room, so there was a good deal of echo. We talked about what one would do to limit this effect during the recording process. We used garage band to lessen the echo on the recording.

Monday, May 28, 2018
09:00 - 2:00; 285 min. -
Physical Science:
The Sound Wave -
Will and I used a spectrograph to manipulate sound to match images in a video. We discussed how sound travels and moves in air. Today we used a professional recording and edited the sound waves to choose and isolate tracks of sound to use in the film. We compared this recording to the recording we made yesterday, and contrasted the quality of the sound wave. We talked about frequency and amplitude and how they affect a wave, and the way we hear the wave.