Today, we reviewed the term, "cell differentiation." We then viewed micrographs of different cells, and Atticus wrote his answers to the following questions in his workbook: "What type of cells do you think each is? What do you think each cell does? What larger part of the body do you think cells make up?" We then read about tissues, and observed animal and plant tissue micrographs. Atticus wrote an argument that explains which human tissue is most similar in function to dermal tissue in plants. We recorded evidence in the chart at the beginning of the lesson explaining how pointillism art is similar to cells grouped together to form tissues, organs and organ systems.
Atticus began class with a competitive, high-energy game of badminton with his teacher. Next, he partook in baseball hitting practice, focusing on using the correct stance and grip on the bat.
We studied last night's reading to locate examples of direct characterization that reflect the first steps in Scrooge's road to redemption.Atticus discussed specific quotes that reflect Scrooge's slow transformation and the significance of the scenes of Christmas Past Scrooge relives. We then examined the description of the ghost of Christmas present noting first the identifiable stylistic techniques of Dickens followed by a discussion of the symbolic significance of this spirit ,well represented by his cornucopia . Last, Atticus made additional journal entries in his notebook of scenes that were significant to him and in his journal entry commented on these scene's relevance to theme and character . HW- define ch. 3 vocabulary/read next 3 pages.
After re-reading to recall where we left off before Thanksgiving break, Atticus read chapters 14-16 of ‘Out of My Mind.’ These chapters are pivotal for Melody, providing her with a specialized computer that will allow her to communicate for the very first time. We talked about how this will change Melody’s life and about the reactions of others to hearing her words.
Today, we read about tissues in living organisms. Atticus wrote down the term "tissues," its definition, and drew a picture for his notes. In his notebook, he wrote an argument explaining which human tissue is most similar in function to dermal tissue in plants. We observed animal muscle and plant vascular tissue images, comparing and contrasting them, and observing structures within the tissues.
Today, Atticus completed the science probe for our lesson on levels of organization. He circled the friend he most agreed with, and explained his reasoning. We moved onto explain the phenomenon of the pointillism painting, and how it mirrors how cellular systems are grouped into larger, coordinating body structures. In the workbook, Atticus wrote down a claim about how cells are organized to make up organisms. We then discussed how cells are organized in the body by reading a short passage discussing how cells can differentiate into nerve cells, red blood cells, bone cells, and muscle cells. He wrote down the vocabulary word, definition, and drew a picture for the term, "cell differentiation." We viewed micrographs of different cells and explored their different functions. We recorded our answers in the workbook.
