Ben and I discussed how Danielewski deploys an extraordinary range of techniques to generate unease. We discussed the most notable ones: narrative layering - noting that the novel operates on three levels simultaneously, creating instability and distortion which mirrors the the experience of the house itself. The typography he uses creates chaos and disorientation; the text spirals and rotates, which renders its readers confused and anxious. Further, his use of footnotes makes the reader physically uncomfortable and interrupts the flow of reading. Many footnotes reference academic sources that do not exist (we've checked several), and some footnotes contradict the main text. In addition, the house's interior continues to be referred to as geometrically impossible and its layout described as constantly changing produces anxiety and makes the reader(s) question reality. These are very effective and rather unconventional literary technique, especially when used together. Ben asked to leave the session after an hour to join in friends online and was allowed to do so.

Introduce the biochemistry of carbohydrates. Discuss the meaning of carbohydrate as hydrated carbon. Present the sugar glucose as a simple carbohydrate and show the molecular formula. Determine from he formula that glucose is hydrated carbon, a carbohydrate . Define a saccharide as the monomer from which the polymers, carbohydrates are synthesized.

We will do examples of finding present values and future values of interest-bearing investments.

Ben worked on the basic math skills tutorial. We also worked on determining if a graph represents a function or relation using technology skills.

We will define the following terms: function, relation, domain, range, mapping, and difference quotient. We will do examples of each defined term.

Determine answers for some of the questions at the end of the chapter section. Discuss which answers are more accurate than others. Outline some common biochemical uses for proteins, especially those with human physiology outcomes. Examples such as insulin and thyroid hormone were considered, as well asl digestive enzymes

Ben read a science tech article about space exploration - NASA'S Artemis mission. He was offered two different copies from which to choose to read with different type/font color, and he quickly selected the one he felt most comfortable reading due to the color contrast. Ben read the article and answered questions - offered in different formats - i.e.., short answer/True False/ Multiple choice. He explained his answers to the three critical thinking questions with clarity, detail and facts to substantiate his answers. The discussion evolved into one of sound frequencies and unusual occurrences - and Ben shared a video clip about the interplay of sound pressure and infrasound to conclude today's session. It should be noted here that he explained the video clearly and intelligently prior to us viewing it. Ben continues to independently explore articles of interest on his own and remains an active and interested learner. This curiosity will serve him well in his future academic pursuits and endeavors.

We will do example problems involving simple interest, future value with compound interest, and present value.

We went through the process of using a graphing calculator to study circles. A calculator that graphs relation is much easier to use for circles than one that does only functions.

We will define the term circle. We will describe the process for writing the algebraic representation of a circle with an equation. We will review several geometric properties of circles.