In this activity, GT again worked with graphing polynomials using end behavior and zeros. In this session GT used synthetic substitution to help determine the zeros.
In this activity, we completed the graphs of several polynomials using end behavior to get the graph started and zeros with multiplicity to complete the graph.
GT and I did practice problems applying his learnings about the midpoint method to solve for elasticity of demand. He had an online form to complete as an assessment of his understanding of the material.
Monday, April 13, 2020
09:00 -11:00, 120 min. -
Biology:
TEAMS: Taxonomy / Plants -
GT and I reviewed the anatomy of a flower. I then described the alternate generation process that all plants employ. We discussed the benefits of having both asexual and sexual reproductive strategies. We examined the process for flowering plants in some detail, from the creation of the ovules and spores, to the meiosis and mitosis that allow for haploid cells to represent receptive ovules and pollen. These receptive cells are positioned for bees and other pollinators to fertilize the plant to create new ovules and start the process again. We discussed how the process is manifest in gymnosperms and non-vascular plants. GT was tested on the taxonomy of plants.
Wednesday, April 08, 2020
09:00 -11:00, 120 min. -
Biology:
TEAMS: Taxonomy / Plants -
We reviewed the vascular and non vascular plants, the types of mosses and worts, the seedless vascular plants, the gymnosperms and the angiosperms. We examined an image showing the structure of the leaf and discussed the different venation patterns, which suggest whether or not a plant is a monocot or dicot. We also talked about the process of a plant providing for its offspring in the form of the seed, and how all structures inform the process of photosynthesis. We also discussed the anatomy of the flower, and included the vocabulary associated with the structures. We examined a diagram of a flower and labeled the female organs (the pistil) and the male organs (the stamen). We discussed how pollination occurs and the importance of genetic diversity in some plants and the potential for self cross-pollination in some plants. We also had an extensive discussion on the importance of bees and the crisis humanity is facing by the recent drastic decline in the number of beehives worldwide.
GT and I discussed the section that he had read for homework. GT then wrote his answer to the essay question for Part 2. This is being used as an evaluation. After GT finished writing, we discussed his answer. We also discussed the textual evidence that he used.We talked about the necessary components of a good essay answer. We talked about some of the overall themes that are beginning to be woven throughout the novel. We began reading Part 3. GT will finish reading Part 3 for homework.
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
09:00 -11:00, 120 min. -
Biology:
TEAMS: Taxonomy / Animals - Porifera, Cnideria,
After reviewing the kingdoms, GT was quizzed on the taxonomy of Plants. We reviewed some specific protists (amoeba, paramecium, diatom, and euglena), and discussed how each of these creatures move and feed. I then explained how the protein collagen is found only in animals, and the first member of the animal kingdom was a conglomeration of cells similar to the protists, held together by collagen. We watched a ‘Shape of Life’ video that illustrates the internal structures of the sponge; showing how they literally pump a ton of water to filter-feed just one ounce of food. I explained that this was the first creature to utilize meiosis, a remarkable animal without the benefit of organs, but used the euglena-like cells to pump water, the diatom-like cells to make spicules, and the amoeba-like cells to absorb food. We then discussed how natural selection and adaptation led to the creation of the first organs, which were the mouth, stomach, and muscles of the cnidarians. We watched the short ‘Shape of Life’ video on cnidarians before the class ended.
GT and I completed our discussion of Part One of the novel. We discussed the conflict and theme so far. We also completed Part Two of the novel. We discussed it, and GT wrote and answered a brief short essay assessment on both Parts One and Two of the book. We discussed his answers, and he will continue to read the novel for homework,
GT worked on practice problems for calculating elasticity of demand using the midpoint formula. Based on the result, he was able to decipher whether that given price change represented an elastic, inelastic, or unit elastic response in quantity demanded.
