1-7 Inductive Reasoning – We practiced reasoning inductively. We predicted the extension of patterns. Then we applied inductive reasoning to real-world problem-solving. We learned that conjectures are not always true. They can be disproved with one counterexample. You want 8383 and five repeatedly negative
1-8 Look for a Pattern – We practiced finding number patterns. Then we discovered that many occupations use patterns to help solve problems or make predictions. We used tree diagrams to verify a solution is reasonable.
1-9 Multiplying and Dividing Integers – We practiced multiplying and dividing integers. We discovered that an even number of negative signs gives a positive answer and an odd number gives a negative answer. Then we discovered that the sign of the quotient is positive when the two signs are the same and negative if the two signs are the opposite.
1-10 The Coordinate Plane – We learned to name the coordinates and quadrants in the coordinate plane. Then we practiced graphing coordinates or ordered pairs.
Assignment: Complete hidden picture by connecting the coordinates.

Pj went over his homework questions from "To Kill a Mockingbird." He received his new set of questions for chapters 4-7 to be completed by Friday. He worked on a reading comprehension activity, "A Poet of the People" using his Spelling and Wordly Wise words in context. He answered comprehension questions over the story demonstrating his understanding of how these words are used.

Rights, Responsibilities, and Duties of Citizens. Detailed explanation of 1st Amendment Right of Freedom of Speech/Expression and the legal limitations. Discussion of Bill of Rights (1st 10 Amendments) and their practical connections with modern day activities of U.S. Citizens. Explanation/examples of Duties of citizens such as paying taxes, Obeying laws etc.

Substitute Teacher. No lesson plans provided, Showed student a video of the Spanish discovery and settlement of Florida. Focus upon the role of Ponce de Leon as a Spanish explorer/navigator in the 1500's to discover and have a settlement in Florida after facing much resistance from the Indian natives.

1-5 Adding Integers and 1-6 Subtracting Integers – We practiced the addition and subtraction of several integers. 1-7 Inductive Reasoning – We learned to write rules for patterns. Then we learned to make predictions and test conjectures.
Assignment: Complete assigned problems for homework.

Lesson 1 Analyzing the Rock and Fossil Records – We learned about the principle of uniformitarianism which states that geologic processes that occur today are similar to those from the past. Then we learned about relative-age dating which determines the age of rocks and geological features compared with other rocks and features nearby. Next, we answered several questions about several different types of rocks by applying the principles of relative-age dating. We named the principles of relative-age dating and then applied them to determine and label the oldest to newest layers of rock in several illustrations.

Pj completed several activities pertaining to his Wordly Wise vocabulary words demonstrating his understanding of how these words are used in context. We reviewed what a sentence is and what a fragment is. We also reviewed the 4 types of sentences. He completed an activity showing he understood how to write an example of each type of sentence. He looked through the Table of Contents from his Language Arts book and talked about the topics we will be covering this year. We discussed his homework assignment for the book, "To Kill a Mockingbird."

PJ and I talked about his cooking lessons with Chef John and the vocabulary he has learned through his training. Like any subject matter, the visual arts have a terminology to study and learn. I gave PJ several one-page activities with notes for reference. We learned about lines, shapes, forms, mass/volume, and values. PJ completed an activity using lines to express emotions and movement. Then PJ used shading and values to create three-dimensional forms out of two-dimensional shapes that he glued in his sketchbook.

For the first day of Art Studio Upper School, I asked each student to draw a tree in his sketchbook. It could be any kind of tree from memory or imagination. This drawing exercise is valuable, as it shows how each student has his own individual artistic style. PJ knew immediately that he wanted to draw a pine tree, as it is his favorite kind of tree. He confidently jumped right in and worked hard on his tree! He added bold color! It is refreshing to see confidence in the art studio! I am looking forward to working more with PJ!

PJ read "To Kill a Mockingbird".