Cabo and I went and explored the 3D printer that is now at the school.

We discussed the printer head, print bed, and other parts.

We discussed the printing material and capabilities of the machine.

We are now working on more advanced moves with Hank.

We have introduced the idea of revealed jeopardy, knight's fork, and a pinned piece. I meant to review castling today, but he has already seemed to have assimilated the information.

Max had a shorter lesson scheduled (30 minutes).

The lesson plan consisted of a brief Spanish review and continuing our discussion of WW1.

Cabo and I discussed the P.E.R.T.

We made sure to discuss the struggles that he may encounter along the way. We also discussed when he can take a practice Math section of the PERT.

Lastly, we revisited conversations regarding other professions that Cabo should research.

Marcel watched a video about a design firm based in California (IDEO). We then discussed the video and briefly introduced the process of market research, rapid prototyping, creativity in business, and other concepts.

We discussed the pervasive presence of Engineering in our modern world.

Cabo had homework in both Spanish and chemistry.

We worked on the assignments together.

He was able to finish the Spanish quickly and did an excellent job working independently.


He transitioned well to his chemistry work and completed the chemistry work in class.

Marcel was introduced to a software program called 3DC.io.

He was given time to explore the software.

He was then asked to create a Snowman with the software. He did an amazing job using a variety of tools such as the: positioning, resizing, coloring, cloning, and other tools.

After completion, he and I discussed the tools that he used as well as ways to refine his process.

Marcel then was tasked with drawing with paper and pencil his vision of a chess piece. These sketches will later turn into a 3D file and in turn will be 3D printed here at the school.

Max and I discussed his personal learning techniques and type.

We discussed some of the strategies that we will use to play to his strengths and to also stretch him as a scholar to build on any difficulties that may be present.

Hank and I are still working hard to build a working relationship.

Today we played chess. We discussed the difference between strategies and tactics.

While we were playing, I asked Hank about his experience with Spanish. He at first reported that he had little memory of the language.

As we played and he became more comfortable, he started to demonstrate the numbers and words that he had learned.

Cabo and I checked the state of his assignments.

He had a Chemistry assignment. We worked on it together. Cabo did a decent job taking the lead and working with minor need of breaks and guidance back to the activity.

We celebrated Cabo's recent successes. I got to know little buddy a little better.