Today, we learned that an organism may consist of one single cell (unicellular), or many different numbers and types of cells (multicellular). We recognized that unicellular organisms cannot be observed on the same scale as multicellular organisms. We learned this by observing a graphic of the following unicellular/multicellular organisms: paramecium amoeba, mouse, human and blue whale. We discussed what we noticed about scale, proportion, and quantity of cells in unicellular versus multicellular organisms. We recorded our responses in our science notebook. We drew a graphic representation of each organism and a visual representation each's quantity of cells.
This morning, Atticus and I reviewed his mid-chapter homework on identifying the opposites of integers, comparing and ordering integers and rational numbers, using integers to represent real-world quantities and explaining the meaning of 0 in each context, and how to find and interpret the absolute value.
Atticus began class with a jump rope warmup. Next, he participated in a 5-minute shuttle run. Then, Atticus performed various stretching exercises. Lastly, he partook in a competitive game of ping pong, focusing on eye-hand coordination and strategy. The period concluded with a review of the class.
Today's lesson focused on drawing inferences. For example, Jonas has been selected as the Receiver of Memories. Atticus did well in inferring therefore that the character ,The Giver, was the one to impart memories. We then deduced what type of memories were stored with the Giver based on the text's reciting that Jonas will need to endure pain to become the Receiver of Memories. We further explored the dystopian society's decision to eradicate feelings of pain and loss but at the cost of also erasing all human emotions. Atticus additionally completed a short plot identification exercise on chapters 5 and 6.
Today, we continued learning about microbiologists. We brainstormed answers to the following questions: How is microbiology related to healthcare? What is one way that microbiology is related to ecology? How is microbiology related to food and consumer safety?
We completed writing our paragraph responses discussing which field of microbiology we find interesting and why.
Today's lesson focused on current events. Atticus participated in a class discussion about the war in Ukraine and the future of the former Soviet Union that has been dismantled.
Assignment
none
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Today's lesson focused on current events. Atticus participated in a class discussion about the war in Ukraine and the future of the former soviet union that has been dismantled. Atticus was on task.
We explored the harsh punishment system imposed by a dystopian society even toward a 3 year old who misspeaks or uses imprecise language . This led to a discussion on the connection between language and thought as the novel's dystopian society erases freedom and choice by eliminating the words and concepts from accepted usage. Atticus then worked on completing study guide questions for chapters 6 and 7.
Today's lesson focused on Otzi the ice man. Atticus reviewed material that detailed the discovery of the body of someone who lived about 5,300 years and was named Otzi, as he was found in the Ötztal Alps Mountains.
Assignment
none
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Today's lesson focused on Otzi the ice man. Atticus reviewed material that detailed the discovery of the body of someone who lived about 5,300 years and was named Otzi, as he was found in the Ötztal Alps mountains. Atticus was on task.
