Joshua Sterious
Assigned Reviewer
Session Date
Lesson Topic
redox reactions
Lesson Outline
Discuss and outline how metal oxides can be converted into metals through the action of oxidation eduction reactions. Outline the reaction showing how iron is extracted from iron oxide, as determined by a redox reaction. Show the gain and loss of oxygen, the oxidizing agents and the reducing agents, along with formation of free iron. use the oxidation of magnesium by oxygen as a second example.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
HW assignment problems were also analyzed in class. Joshua did well
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Unit 2- Poetry /characterization/ structure
Lesson Outline
We spent both sessions today focusing on writing an essay analysis of a poem by noting how poetic techniques convey meaning or the speaker's perspective. I first demonstrated how Joshua could rewrite his analysis of Gray's "Elegy" starting by drafting a topic sentence that addresses the question and identifies the poetic techniques that will constitute the evidence for the claim. I further demonstated how to describe, cite, and explain the use of imagery by referencing specific language that appeals to the senses. Likewise, I addressed the use of metaphors in the poem. During our second class, we examined Joshua's essay on "The Sun Rising" by 'Donne. Again, I provided writing and analysis instruction on forming a responsive topic sentence and explained how to cite evidence relevant to the claim instead of merely reciting words or passages from the poem.
Session Minutes
90
Minutes Student Attended
90
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Derivatives
Lesson Outline
We will begin with a review of the chain rule by doing an example problem from the textbook. The new material for today will be the derivatives of the inverse trigonometric functions. We will derive the rule for y = cos(x), and the look at the rules for the other 5 inverse trigonometric functions as given in the test. This will complete the list of 24 derivative rules in this course.
We will then do a related rate problem if there is time.
Assignment
1 - 17 on pp 208-9
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
We did the review of the chain rule. We were also able to complete the work on derivatives of inverse trigonometric functions and do a related rates problem.
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Unit 2- Poetry /characterization/ structure
Lesson Outline
As our test on Unit 2 is scheduled for next Tuesday, during our first session I first reviewed on the board the functions of structure and figurative language in poetry. We then analyzed the function of the one stanza structure and of hyphens in "Thanatopsis" . Joshua did well in connecting the theme of unity with Nature with the single stanza structure. In that regard, we further noted specific language indicating the speaker's shifts in focus notwithstanding the single stanza structure. During our second session, we analyzed Donne's poem "The Sun Rising", an atraditional aubade. Line by line I provided instruction on literary apostrophe, diction, and Donne's dramatic metaphors , or conceits. Joshua then did well in discussing the speaker's apparent arrogance and self centered attitude in challenging the power and importance of the sun. We discussed how this apparent disdain can be positively interpreted as evidence of the speaker's devotion to his beloved.
Session Minutes
90
Minutes Student Attended
90
Session Date
Lesson Topic
acid-base reactions which result in gas production
Lesson Outline
Present a series of equations depicting the gaseous product formed when metal carbonates, metal hydrogen carbonates, metal sulfides and ammonia react. Examine and discuss the products formed, concentrate on the gas formed. Have Joshua balance and analyze the reactants and products. Depict how many of this type reaction involves more tjhan one step
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Session Date
Lesson Topic
lab-acceleration
Lesson Outline
To determine the effect of deceasing mass on acceleration. Lab involves time and distance measurement with decreasing mass on a motion cart. Average times are measured, acceleration determined for each average time and compared. Graph is drawn to analyze the results.
Assignment
lab questions
Session Minutes
90
Minutes Student Attended
90
Lesson Comments
Joshua works well in lab. Obtained very good results
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Acids-base reactions
Lesson Outline
Discuss strong acids and bases as being strong electrolytes. Write complete New Ionic equation for the neutralization of hydrochloric acid by sodium hydroxide. Outline the neutralization of acetic acid using sodium hydroxide. Determine that acetic acid is a weak acid and the reaction is reactant favored. Discuss why the product sodium acetate in solution will have an acid pH. Chart out the solution pH when weak and strong acids neutralize weak and strong bases. Outline the reaction between Antonia and hydrochloric acid. Write a Net Ionic equation. Show how a proton is transferred from the hyddronium ion formed by Hal to the ammonia molecule which makes ammonia basic.
Assignment
complete chapter questions
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Derivatives
Lesson Outline
As usual we begin with a review, today we will review implicit derivatives. It is important to be able to look at a problem and determine what method is needed to solve it so we will do some problems from the review section on derivatives. We will also do an example of finding the second derivative of a relation using implicit differentiation.
Assignment
Practice problems in the text
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
We did a lot of review and practice today as noted in the class outline.
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Unit 2- Poetry /characterization/ structure
Lesson Outline
I provided instruction on analyzing structure, diction, and symbolism in Blake's poem ,"The Sick Rose." As we explored how symbolic interpretation can be subjective, we discussed various interpretations of the "sick rose" and the worm that destroys life. Next, we began our study of "Thanatopsis" by comparing the poet's message on death to Gray's perception of death in Gray's "Elegy." Joshua discussed poetic techniques in the first stanzas and after I provided instruction on paraphrasing , we together identified the subject of the first sentence and the antecedents to the pronouns in the first stanza.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Session Date
Lesson Topic
free fall
Lesson Outline
Determine the acceleration constant of gravity using free fall data. Introduce a formula used to determine instantaneous speed as the acceleration of gravity x time. Determine the instantaneous speed of an object at 5 and 6 seconds and then determine the average speed at these time segments. Find the average speed from the instantaneous speed/2.
Discuss the movement of an object when tossed upward. Describe the motion as it moves upward, its speed, acceleration and zero instant speed. Discuss the change in velocity.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45