Sam never showed up on Skype.

I worked with Samantha to review properties of logarithms. I showed her how to write expanded versions of compact logarithmic expressions and compact versions of expanded expressions. By doing so, Samantha was able to gain a better understanding of the uses of logarithms. There was no assignment.

Today, Sam read the novel "El viaje de su vida" for 20 minutes (we reviewed the last pages 1-2 and continued reading 3-4 and 5). Then she completed information about her reading activity. I explained "reading logs" are extremely helpful. Is a great opportunity to identify new and recycled vocabulary (connecting meaning) It demonstrates growth in reading level, comprehension, and higher-level thinking. Sam is having so much fun and feels very confident about her reading skills in Spanish. When we find a new word while she is reading aloud in the class we stop and talk about the meaning and examples in context(taking time to connect the new word with the novel and using real examples for Sam). Sam understands by doing this reading activity she will develop new strategies to enhance reading comprehension, locate unfamiliar words in a story and determine their meaning using a variety of strategies (e.g., prior knowledge from the dictionary and connecting context clues). Also, this will improve acquiring new vocabulary and enhance understanding of new vocabulary by making connections to related ideas and other words (aim to use new vocabulary in speaking and writing). Sam is having fun while reading in Spanish.

We reviewed the reading Sam completed for homework on the concepts and definitions of express and reserved powers as well as concurrent powers. She indicated that her review reading solidified her understanding. We then reviewed Art II and Art III to identify specific powers the Constitution confers on the president and on the judiciary. Next, we located in her notes the summaries of two important Supreme Court cases, and highlighted their facts and holdings. Last, we began our review of the Civil Rights Movement going back initially to the US Constitution's failure to abolish slavery and tracing court cases through the enactment of the 13th , 14th ,and 15th Amendments. We will continue this area of the review tomorrow focusing on desegregation. The final exam will be scheduled for next week.

Using the skin image, the dermal layer of the skin, its anatomy and physiology were discussed, including cushioning, stress and strain, nerve endings responsive to temperature and touch, the function of hair follicles and sweat glands, and blood vessels. The effect on these anatomical parts due to the application of cosmetics, moisturizers, and cleansers was briefly described.
The differences in skin color, the role of melanin and the natural selection which brought about these differences was discussed. The need for topical products which are required will be discussed.

I guided Samantha through the solution of equations with variable exponents which could be solved by taking the logarithm of both sides of the equation. We then solved equations using the natural logarithm with base 'e'. By recognizing that the natural logarithm and the exponential function are inverse functions, Samantha was able to see that an exponential equation could be solved by taking the natural logarithm of both sides. There was no assignment.

As Sam will be taking the final exam next week, this week we are reviewing all of material we covered in the course. Today, we started with a review of the Declaration of Independence, and the influence of John Locke. We examined the definition of natural law and the social contract and located where those ideas appeared in the Declaration. We then revisited the Articles of Confederation and outlined the weaknesses in the governmental plan. We traced the history of the US to the Constitutional Convention and reviewed the major compromises incorporated in the document. Sam took notes on the review but more importantly displayed a good working knowledge of much of the material. She was quite impressive today! For homework, I assigned as review reading pgs 86-97 which we will discuss tomorrow along with additional review material.

Since Sam's interest is in cosmetics, I am starting a unit on human skin, the anatomy and physiology of the skin. As we are progressing, I am stressing the importance of the physiology of the skin as regards her main interest. The term cutaneous was introduced as well as the main functions of the skin: immunity, prevention of dehydration, insulation, temperatue regulation and sensation. I discussed and outlined the improtance of each function as we listed them, as well as the evolutionary development of each function. The term pigmentation was developed and discussed in terms of variations among population and the need to incorporate the chemistry of pigmentation into products for cutaneous use. Using a diagram of the skin, we looked at the epidermis, defined the term and viewed the 5 structural layers which comprise this main layer of skin. Keratinization and desquamation were explained.

Sam worked on measuring angles and drawing angles of specific degrees. She did well with this.
I then gave her an activity that had her rotate shapes 90 and 180 degrees about the origin. The process was a bit tedious, and she kept getting stuck on one of them. I gave her another exercise on transformations, which had her plot points to make a heart, then draw new hearts with several different transformations. She did well on that, and it provided good practice with plotting points.

Today Sam and I watched a video (warm-up) TED-Ed “The benefits of a bilingual brain” - Mia Nacamulli
It’s obvious that knowing more than one language can make certain things easier — like traveling or communicating with people in other countries. (watching movies without subtitles) But are there other advantages to having a bilingual (or multilingual) brain? Mia Nacamulli details the three types of bilingual brains and shows how knowing more than one language keeps your brain healthy, complex and actively engaged. Then we spoke and highlighted important facts about the video. Sam took Unit test (multiple choice). I reviewed her test. Sam corrected her wrong answers. I told Sam mistakes give you the opportunity to learn from them. So, it is a great opportunity to review and drill about the subject. (As Albert Einstein once said, “Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.”) We started (Reading log) reading the novel “El Viaje de su vida”. Sam was very excited and noticed her own progress (vocabulary). Sam was able to understand multiple words in Spanish and felt more confident about her reading skills (awesome improvement).