I gave David a notebook with all the work that we completed since I came to the Batt school. He appreciated paging through it and being reminded of what he accomplished.
Assignment
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Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
David came to realize that he learned a lot of mathematics since we started together in November of 2023. He did a great job of learning beyond what is in an Algebra 1 textbook.
Vietnam War documentary video: Discussion of post WW2 changes in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh and spread of Communism. U. S. involvement and related war protests. Emergence of AI in society and trend toward secularism , movement away from several major religions. "Forecasting the future" of possible pros and cons in society with increase of AI systems and resources.
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's second session on the Vietnam War, David was able to gain a clear perspective on the complexity of the Vietnam conflict due to French control and the opposing Communistic movement led by Ho Chi Minh. He also learned how and why the U.S. became involved in this war against the justifiable protests of citizens who
rejected the "unnecessary loss of life" and military operations against people who were not a direct enemy or threat to the U.S.
Vietnam War: Background, cause, and U.S. Involvement. Connections with French control over N. Vietnam, spread of Communism. Ho Chi Minh and U.S. struggles and protests over American troops casualties/hardships Roles of Presidents Johnson, Kennedy, and Nixon. Documentary video on Vietnam War.
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
David was enamored with today's session on the Vietnam War and the related U.S. battles to prevent the spread of Communism. He understood why this war was highly unpopular in the U.S. and how N. Vietnam eventually prevailed.
Today, David did some total fitness exercises.
We started with some sprinting on the field in the back.
David was able to challenge another student in the 40-yard dash.
We then finished with a cool down and a full body stretch.
