In today's class, we continued our discussion on genetics, including talking all about RNA. We went over the types of RNA that we have, what their functions are, and why they are significant in biology. Cameron took notes that followed along with the material.
9-1 Solving Quadratic Equations Using Graphs and Tables – We learned to use a graph to identify the x-intercepts as solutions of a quadratic equation. Then we learned that a quadratic equation can have zero, one, or two real solutions. If the graph of the function has no x-intercepts then the equation has no real solutions. If the graph touches the x-axis but does not cross it then there is only one x-intercept and one real solution.
Assignment: Complete the assigned problems for homework.
Today we reviewed the integgogatives in Spanish (Los interrogativos) from StudySpanish.com. He did a great job with his pronunciation and memorizing each of the words.
Before America even entered WWII, work started on the "Manhattan Project," a secret project (unknown even to then-Vice President Harry Truman) to develop an atomic bomb. This project began after scientists discovered Hitler's work to split the uranium atom. By 1945, when the atomic bomb was first successfully tested, Germany had surrendered to the Allies in Europe, but Japan’s Emperor was still refusing to surrender. With the prospect of a million US casualties if the U.S. invaded Japan, Harry Truman decided to drop the bombs after a final effort to convince the Japanese to surrender. Dropping the bomb would also send a clear message to the Soviet Union. Days after dropping the bomb on Hiroshima, America dropped another nuclear bomb on Nagasaki. Combined, the bombs brought about the immediate deaths of 120,000 people with tens of thousands of more to follow. Debate still exists as to whether the US should have dropped the bombs. As a result of the bombs, V-J Day was declared, ending the war with Japan, but people continued to die because of radiation illnesses, and citizens of both cities had a higher risk of cancer for the rest of their lives.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
This remote 5th period lesson happened while Cameron was riding in the back of a car! We did the best we could given the learning setting.
Fahrenheit 451 Close Reading assignment (questions about tone, personification, and analysis of the opening paragraph of the text. Next, we started the introductory portion of the assignment: Real World APPlication. For this assignment, Cameron has to consider the world Ray Bradbury wrote his science fiction novel in as he compares technologies they didn't have then that we do have now. Then, using the same considerations Cameron will envision future technologies we might have in our society. Today, Cameron researched 3 technologies/inventions that didn't exist 30 years ago. He also reflected on what life would be like without them.
In today's class, we worked in the science room and looked at some slides under the microscope. We looked at condensed human chromosomes, sperm, egg, ovary, and meiosis stages to name a few. This ties into what we are learning in genetics.
