chapter 2

Atticus and I reviewed the character design process. Atticus and I completed a character bio sheet for the hero of his story.

Today, Atticus and I completed our daily gardening log observations and measurements. We then went inside and learned how to graph our observations on graph paper. We drew an x and y coordinate, labeled the x Days and labeled the y Height (in cm). We titled the graph Potato Plant Growth over Time. We learned how to use the squares on graph paper to accurately divide up our coordinates into evenly spaced sections so our graph is an accurate representation of our data. We also continued discussing the cell by watching a video of an amoeba consuming a bacterium. We observed that the amoeba moves around by its cilia. We watched a video of white blood cells engulfing bacteria cells. We discussed that the wbc's move around by cytoplasmic streaming and extension of their cytoskeletons.

After reviewing Atticus' most recent quiz, Atticus completed a comprehension exercise on chapter 8. In discussing the next chapter, Atticus again displayed impressive insight and acumen. He did well explaining the significance of the maxim,"Eyes are the window to the soul" and likewise honed in on Mrs Frankweiler's character ,an amalgam of arrogance and wit. Last, we addressed the thematic connection between having a secret and Claudia's quest to feel important.

Today's lesson focused on uncontacted culture. Atticus reviewed material that detailed people who study the earth and cultures past and present. Atticus also participated and school celebrations.

review chapter 2 (test)

Today, Atticus and I continued to focus on division with fractions. Atticus worked independently, finding the quotient of division equations as well as problem solved with fraction-related word problems. Then, we began the unit review to prepare for next week's unit test. How to add and subtract decimals was reviewed and practice problems were completed with additional problems assigned for homework.

The body is a unique connection of cells, bones, muscles and nerves connected to the brain. We train in the martial arts to harmonize body, mind and spirit. Various styles of Martial Arts focus on using the body differently. The common denominator is mental Discipline. In the physical practice today we will review stances and their movements, punches and blocks and work on roundhouse kicks.

Today, Atticus and I played an organelle vocabulary flash card/matching game. We began our Inspire Science Unit 1 Lesson 1 workbook page with viewing an image of an amoeba eating a bacterium. We brainstormed ways that the amoeba, which is a single-celled organism, is similar to a human. We completed our daily gardening log observations and measurements.

Today's lesson focused on our solar system. Atticus participated in a social studies group with two of his peers in the same grade. He watched a presentation on the planets and completed an activity about the seven planets in our solar system.