Today we reviewed and discussed Joshua's two essays, one discussing symbolism in A Doll's House, the other comparing Hester Prynne and Nora. I had already added comments to each essay which we reviewed . In the comparison essay, we noted where to move certain ideas and sentences for clarity and then delved into how Nora and Hester differ in their approach to recreate a more equal society. Regarding the second essay, I emphasized my comments admonishing Joshua to answer the AP essay prompt , to create a thesis that is an interpretation, and to avoid plot summaries.

We will go over the assigned problems in section 9.2 of the textbook. We will find derivatives of parametric equations. We will also find second derivatives and determine slopes of tangent lines and concavity.

Discuss the effect on the rate of reaction due to concentration increases of reactants. From graphs show how the rate is directly proportional to the concentration of reactant increases. Use the example of highly concentrated hydrogen peroxide which becomes violently explosive and decomposes at a rate which is too rapid to measure. Discuss why this is due to collision theory. Determine that the rate of decomposition can be shown by the formula rate=k(concentration). Show a graph plot. Analyze a second concentration v rate reaction

Joshua took his final essay test on the play during today's session.

We will do problems from the text involving parametric equations. We will produce graphs and rewrite equations as functions or relations.

Demonstrate and discuss factors which influence the rate of a chemical reaction. Demonstrate effect of a catalyst, the effect of temperature and surface area. use lab demonstrations for each one. Discuss and analyze yesterday's lab of the iodine clock reaction. Present the two formulas used for each reaction and discuss.

Review definitions of a circuit and how electron charges travel and expend energy.
Discuss and define electric power as a rate of conversion. Introduce power as current in amps x voltage in volts. Discuss how the power is converted into other forms of energy. Introduce the Watt and Kilowatt/hour. Present and solve problems based on power, current, voltage and resistance.

I worked with Joshua to create a shop page for his mobile website.

Joshua worked on a Unit 9 progress check in preparation for the AP exam. It consisted of him answering several multiple choice questions. Joshua worked independently and at a good pace. He is a diligent, very responsible, and hard-working student.

We will look at a physics example to introduce the concept of parametric equations using time as the parameter. We will do examples of graphing parametric equations.