Capitalism vs .Socialism vs Communism : Video presentation to explain the differences between the 3 forms of government. Capitalism defined as Free Market Economy, Socialism as shared ownership/equality of businesses with some government regulation, Communism as Government control and ownership of businesses and citizens' property/homes.
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's session on the Capitalism vs Socialism vs Communism, PJ understood clearly the major differences between each of these economic systems and forms of government. He has previous knowledge of Socialism and Communism through watching numerous educational videos in the Oversimplified History series.
PJ worked on color theory today. He started a color wheel by mixing equal parts of red, yellow, and blue paint to make secondary colors and equal parts of one primary and one secondary to make tertiary colors. He has done a great job so far! His colors and brushstrokes are excellent. PJ said he enjoys painting and wants to try painting on canvas. So after he finishes his color wheel, he can start painting.
Pj worked on answering comprehension questions over the two stories "The Automation Paradox" and "Heads Up Humans." He justifies the claims they made in their papers by finding evidence in their writings to support their claims.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
I subbed for PJ's creative writing class. I put the session under Writing Enrichment because there was no Creative Writing.
Grammar Spelling Wordly Wise Reading Comprehension Literature Language Arts
Lesson Outline
PJ took his Spelling and Wordly Wise tests. We went over his assignment from "To Kill a Mockingbird." He has been assigned his next assignment Chapter 15-17 due Sept. 9th. He read and answered questions in writing for the story, "Telling Tales."
The student completed a worksheet on the days of the week reviewed in the previous lesson. The teacher then reviewed the months, and the student completed a worksheet about the months in Spanish. The student also discussed his favorite and least favorite months in Spanish. Finally, the teacher introduced a new topic on geometric figures, and the student matched each figure with its correct word.
History of Computers and Computing Machines: John Napier "Bones" calculating device with rods and rotating cylinders. Herman Hollerith invention of Computer "punch card reader" machine and system. Harvard Mark 1 Computer (1943) Automatic Sequence Computation Computer/Machine: First "automatic" computer that could perform several computations in a chain sequence. Introduction to Vacuum Tubes: Invented in 1906 and used in 1st Generation Computers, radios, TV's and sound generation (amplifiers), sound recording, and motion pictures.
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's lesson on the history of Computers and Computing machines, PJ was presented with significant computer innovations from computing/computer pioneers such as Charles Babbage, John Napier, and Herman Hollerith. We also discussed the first Automatic Sequence Computing Machine which was the Harvard Mark !.
He enjoyed this important historical description and perspective.
Forms of Government: Socialism, Anarchy: Definition of Socialism as a form of government based upon an economic philosophy of "equality for citizens". Socialist government regulation of businesses. Example of China as a Socialist nation having a "Communist" ruling party, a Chairman/President, and a National People Congress for Lawmaking. Anarchy defined as "no government" and often chaos with a military controlled state.
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's lesson on Forms of Government, I presented PJ with a detailed explanation/description of Socialism and used China as an example of a major current Socialist government. PJ has a genuine interest in world historical events and has a solid understanding of the political systems and government structures that I cover with him.
