PJ looked at natural hazards such as the 2011 earthquakes in Japan. Then we researched new designs to help buildings resist damage from earthquakes, hurricanes, and tornadoes.

Kaitlin worked on the Math fluency practice in which she solved several 2-step algebraic equations. She will complete it for homework.

We watched Extra History Channel-The History of England. We learned about the Hundred Years War, the black prince, King Edward, and French takeover. Next we learned about Henry V and the Dark Ages.

We explored the cause of the stock market crash of 1929 and the Great Depression.

I subbed for Carson's history class today, but he was absent. I took the period to lesson plan.

PJ began working on a terms assignment for social studies. I explained and modeled the first word on the activity, and left him to work independently on the last 9.

Christopher participated in a group viewing of a biography of Mansa Musa, an African king reported to be the richest man of all time and known for his generosity. He answered detailed questions about the information and drew an image of the subject.

Review and discuss the culture of Saint Petersburg, Russia.

Joshua used the beginning of class to study for his Spanish quiz on verb conjugation and possessive verbs and adjectives. He utilized the rest of the period to read Prisoners of Geography.

Continuation of earlier science lesson