Categories of Computer Software: Utility, Educational, Multi-Media, Operating Systems, Informational, EntertainmentTelecommunications. Definitions of each type of Computer Software, Handout activity to identify specific differences between categories of software. Writen exercises to identify and reinforce software concepts and systems.

Pj learned some fun and fascinating facts about some of his Wordly Wise words. He took a test over his Spelling and Wordly Wise words. He went over his questions and answers for Chapter 4-7 from "To Kill a Mockingbird."

Responsibilities of U.S. Citizens: Voting, Involvement in Service organizations and volunteer activities. Pursuing a career in public service such as government, education, health etc. Making a positive contribution to society. Difference between a citizen's responsibility and duties. Obligations and responsibilities of non-citizens/legal aliens. Pay taxes, obey laws etc.

PJ worked on his Chicken Skydiving drawing. I asked him to think about the landscape and environment where the chicken was landing. I also asked him to think about scale: the size of the chicken compared to the man on the ground. PJ used colored pencils to add color and texture to his drawing.

I am letting PJ choose his next project, so he has more ownership and intrinsic interest and investment in the artwork.

Lesson 1 Analyzing the Rock and Fossil Records – We learned how fossils are discovered anywhere on Earth. More than 3 million have been discovered in the middle of Los Angeles, California in the La Brea Tar Pits. We discovered how fossils are formed in ash, asphalt, or amber. We watched a video of the cloned dire Wolf.

Pj reviewed and checked his spelling homework. We talked about the meaning and scope of a plot, and used a diagram to reinforce its meaning. He read the author bio for the story, "The Brave Little Toaster." Before reading the story, he wrote the 4 vocabulary words from the story into his notebook. After he read the story, we analyzed the plot. He learned about participles, and completed an activity demonstrating his understanding of the concept.

Test on Chapter 1 Algebraic Expressions and Integers.

Lesson 1 Analyzing the Rock and Fossil Records – We reviewed the principles of relative-age dating and designed a graphic to remember the details of each method. Then we completed an activity on uniformitarianism and geological processes.

Review for Test on Chapter 1 Algebraic Expressions and Integers.

Citizenship requirements and processes in the U.S. Discussion of rights (voting etc) of Legal Aliens. Citizenship requirements for U.S. President and Vice President. Current Issues with undocumented illegal aliens in the U.S. including income (labor wages etc) which are not legally arranged and therefore are paid illegally outside of any tax consequences or records.