Thursday, May 31, 2018
12:30 - 1:45; 75 min. -
Physical Science:
The Electrical Circuit Lab - part 1-
Will conducted a lab where he was tasked with creating an electrical light using resistors. He used a chemical energy source (9 volt battery). He attached leads to the battery, and a resistor to the black lead. He then used an acrylic sled to attach the two leads to an LED light bulb. He used copper to attach the apparatus and then created a paper shade. Will created several different colored LED lights and became skilled at flashing lights.
Friday, June 1, 2018
10:00 - 11:00; 60 min. -
Physical Science:
The Electrical Circuit Lab part 2-
Will conducted a lab where he was tasked with creating electrical circuits using copper tape. He was careful to connect the tape around a board, designed to represent a character. He completed connecting the circuits, and added an energy source to establish his connections were sound.
Monday, June 4, 2018
1:00 - 2:30; 90 min. -
Physical Science:
The Electrical Circuit Lab part 2-
Will and I researched ENIAC, one of the first computers, used to compute mathematical questions for the military. We explored how this room sized mechanism used circuits similar to the one Will made on Friday, but on a very large scale. We researched the progression from computers using vacuum tubes, to transistors, then integrated circuits, and finally the microchips of today.
Thursday, May 24, 2018
12:30 - 1:45; 75 min. -
Physical Science:
The Light Spectrum -
Will and I reviewed the different categories of light frequency, defining the wavelengths that achieve various levels of harm to the human body. We discussed the extremely long wavelength of radio waves, over a kilometer, and how they and infrared waves are so long that they are able to wrap around objects. The features make them suitable for transmitting communications. Waves with shorter wavelength become more dangerous, and can burn, and even dissolve tissues.
Friday, May 25, 2018
10:00 - 11:00; 60 min. -
Physical Science:
The Light Spectrum -
Will was quizzed on the color spectrum. He was tasked with drawing and labeling a diagram of the light spectrum. Then he was asked a series of questions about the characteristics of each of the seven frequency categories. We discussed several applications of each type of light, useful to medicine, communications, engineering, and other human endeavors.
Monday, May 21, 2018
1:00 - 2:30; 90 min. -
Physical Science:
Photo waves-
Will reviewed the properties of an energy wave. We discussed amplitude, wavelength, wave height, crest, trough, and wave series. We compared these features to frequency and speed. Using examples from the news, we explored the kind of mechanisms that contribute to seismic waves, tsunami waves, and ocean waves. Will was tasked with completing a diagram of the spectrum of electromagnetic waves.
Thursday, May 10, 2018
1:45 - 3:00; 75 min. -
Physical Science:
Sound Waves -
Will used Guitarband, an application on Apple computers that makes graphs of sound, called sonigraphs. Will created some sonigraphs, while recording his movie. We examined these sonigraphs, and discussed how the energy created by his voice box, moved in waves, that were so tight, that it was difficult to see the waveform. We then extended the sonigraphs to show the waveforms. We then recorded different types of sounds to compare waveforms.
Assignment
None -
Session Minutes
75
Minutes Student Attended
75
Lesson Comments
This was time I spent with Will working on sound waves after regular school hours. When i was informed that he is in need of more hours to complete his classes, I decided to bill for this time.
Thursday, May 17, 2018
12:30 - 1:45; 75 min. -
Physical Science:
Light and Color -
Will completed a comprehensive test on color and light. After the test we reviewed and discussed each question to his satisfaction. We also started to review the differences between mechanical and electromagnetic waves.
Friday, May 18, 2018
10:00 - 11:00; 60 min. -
Physical Science:
Light spectrum -
Will completed an activity on the light spectrum. He was tasked with identifying the regions of the spectrum relating to specific kinds of light, including radio, infrared, microwave, ultraviolet, x-ray and gamma radiation. We discussed the differences in frequency and wavelength of each type of light.
Will had a test on light and color. He took about 15 minutes at the beginning of class to look over his notes and then he began the test. He had the option to finish the test on Thursday and he took that option after working on the test for a while. His teacher instructed that he have "study hall" after he finished with the test and so that is what he did.
