Aiden reviewed the various characters in the novel. He began writing character traits and ideas for each character in the book. We will continue with this tomorrow as he didn't finish.
Compound Interest Calculations. Use of the Compound Interest Formula: Various example calculations with different compounding periods and interest rates. Demonstration calculations of "Balance due" on a loan or mortgage.
Assignment
Handout worksheet 6 Compound Interest problems.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's session on calculating Compound Interest, Aiden was becoming more skilled and comfortable with the method and various details involved in generating accurate answers for compound interest and balances.
Discuss and define active transport occurring within cells. Determine that substances must sometimes move into and out of cells against the concentration gradient, which would involve active transport. Relate that active transport requires energy supplied by ATP. Discuss how movement of small molecules through active transport involves transport proteins, also called transport pumps. Show diagrams to demonstrate the placement of these pumps. Introduce endocytosis and exocytosis as active transport methods to move large molecules into a cell. Use diagram images which show endocytosis and exocytosis and the formation of vesicles which occur.
Drawing Realistically Using Proportion and Shading
Lesson Outline
Aiden’s espresso pot drawing is quite exquisite! He has paid close attention to details, and his line is descriptive and skillful. He wants to continue to work on it. I told him he should be very proud of his drawing!
Ancient Greece: Highlights of cultural, political, and societal contributions that have influenced numerous other countries and civilizations.
Lesson Outline
Ancient Greece: Highlights of cultural, political, and societal contributions that have influenced numerous other countries and civilizations. Philosophy and literature, democracy, architecture, Greek mythology/gods, theatre plays and "tragedies", food/cuisine, Discussion and description of Greek City-States. Video on 8 Phases of Greek History.
Assignment
none
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's session on Ancient Greece, Aiden was enamored with the "highlights" and contributions of Ancient Greece to our modern world. These influences include Philosophy and Literature (Classics), Origins of Democracy, Greek Mythology/gods, Architecture , Food, and Theatre plays/tragedies.
Of Mice and Men: Who are the Characters and What do They Represent
Lesson Outline
Aiden has read up to page 63 in the book Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. We had a very informative discussion about the main characters: who they are and what they represent. First, we discussed the setting of the Great Depression and the economic and social repercussions wrought by this historic event.
I asked Aiden to name and describe the two main characters: Lennie and George. He has a good understanding of Lennie and George's relationship. The questions Aiden raised are important and thoughtful: 1) What do you do if a special needs person is a threat to herself/himself or society? 2) If you are the caretaker of a special needs person, how much can you help that person before he/she cannot be helped? We discussed how George cares for Lennie and often complains about it, but the two friends are devoted to one another. Lennie loves to pet soft things, but does not know his own strength and often accidentally kills the very thing he's petting.
We discussed the relationship between Candy and his old dog. We talked about Candy feeling older and worrying about his position on the ranch and Candy's dog being put down because he was suffering. We talked about Slim, Curley, and Curley's wife. Aiden then asked to keep reading for the remainder of the class. I told Aiden that he is very intelligent and look forward to discussing more of the book with him!
