Lesson Review 1 ASE
Morning July
2005
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Tuesday, July 05,
2005 7
Learners Present 3.25 hours
Complexity
of managing and resolving conflict (Conflict & Resolution)
Development
of comprehension strategies (Reading)
READING
- Locate, understand & interpret written information in prose and documents
(manuals, graphs, and schedules)
Civil War Overview: Reading
Activity
We went over the 1832 "Nullification Crisis" where South
Carolina tried to declare a federal law
(the "tariff from hell") unconstitutional until Andrew Jackson
threatened to lead the US Army
against them.
Then we did a CLOZE reading activity (Fill in the blanks) about the
Civil War, its main causes
Student Comments
Male 18.00 --
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[Questions, Concerns, PLANS . . . ] Could we be more quiet when we are
doing individual time.
Female 16.00 --
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[What didn't help?] bad mood - personal reasons
[What helped you learn today?] I like to read
[Word Bank words:] depleted
Female 25.00 --
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[Word Bank words:] nullification - when a state declares a federal LAW
unconstitution[al]
Male 18.00 --
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[Group Time:] Civil War paper - got 100%
Female 18.00 --
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I re-copied down today's fill-in-the-blanks-sheet on Microsoft Word
& printed it out.
[What helped you learn today?] taking down notes
Wednesday, July 06,
2005 7
Learners Present 3.25 hours
Analyze
and explain methods for solving proportions (Number Relationships &
Computation)
MATHEMATICS
- Perform basic computations; approach practical problems by choosing from a
variety of math techniques
More practice with Equivalent
Fractions and proportions.
We looked at some of the relationships that can be found in a proportion
(vertical, horizontal,
and cross).
People had a choice to do one of two sheets (either straight proportions
or one with all kinds of
"checks" and relationships written out). Many did both.
Student Comments
Female 16.00 --
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I helped teach someone about cross multipl[ication].
Thursday, July 07,
2005 7
Learners Present 3.25 hours
Develop
reading Vocabulary (Reading)
ORGANIZE
AND MAINTAIN INFORMATION (Information (Acquiring and Using))
Awareness
of rules for grammar and mechanics (Writing)
human
body systems (physical, mental, social, and spiritual), their interdependence,
and their roles in health protection
(Systems
and Interdependence)
How
everything is made up of a small number of building blocks (Similarity and
Diversity)
Excretory System:
Timothy spent a lot of time integrating basic parts of speech (word
forms and usage) into this
lesson. He started with a
definition of the word "process" which lead into a review of 8 parts
of
speech. Then he covered the
functions of the Excretory system and started going over the
major organs.
Function of Excretory system - facilitates the removal of various waste
products from the body.
Student Comments
Male 18.00 --
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Yesterday I got a job as a projectionist at Greenfield Garden Cinemas.
Male 16.00 --
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[What did you really learn today?] a little bit
Female 45.00 --
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[I asked for help or more explanation] on the words metabolic, urea
[I learned today because . . .] I like the time spent in explaining the
words used.
Female 45.00 --
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[Word Bank words:] capillaries, excretory, metabolic, urea
Female 18.00 --
24.99
[I learned today because . . .] I practiced math & took notes
Monday, July 11,
2005 7
Learners Present 3.25 hours
WRITING - Communicate thoughts, ideas & information in writing;
Create documents (letters, directions, reports, graphs) (Basic
Learn
strategies for organization (Writing)
human
body systems (physical, mental, social, and spiritual), their interdependence,
and their roles in health protection
(Systems
and Interdependence)
Writing (and Science)
We went over a possible structure for web pages on body systems. (We also reassigned the
body systems for some people).
The main requirement was to have one or two COMPLETE
SENTENCES describing the FUNCTION of the body system. The organs could be dealt with
in a list and any graphics are optional.
One person (Carl) completed his system (Circulatory) and posted it on
the web. Others made
good progress. Two people chose
to write GED essays.
Student Comments
Male 18.00 --
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[Other Comments:] Work is going well and am having fun.
Tuesday, July 12,
2005 6
Learners Present 3.25 hours
How
different perspectives on human behavior, interactions, and history affect
people's understanding of the world. (Perspective
& Interpretation)
Develop
reading Vocabulary (Reading)
ACQUIRE
AND EVALUATE INFORMATION (Information (Acquiring and Using))
Develop
writing vocabulary (Writing)
John C. Calhoun and an Aggressive
Defense of Slavery
We reviewed Calhoun's theory of Nullification and read excerpts from his
arguments that
slavery was a "positive good".
There was a discussion about the value of studying history . . .
especially why study people
never heard of before (like John C. Calhoun) and arguments that are no
longer accepted (like
John C. Calhoun's arguments in favor of nullification and slavery).
Joe was in a bad mood because the class did not get off to a smooth
start and probably did not
give a very good response BUT,
he did start the class with this advance organizer:
"After 1820 leadership in the South began to defend slavery as a
"positive good" for the South,
for the nation, and for the black slaves themselves.
An ideology is a complex set of beliefs and ways of looking at the world
that advance the
interests of a certain group"
We also talked about how slavery - even though it is now illegal -
continues to exist and is in the
news more and more.
Student Comments
Male 18.00 --
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[I learned today because . . .] We went over it together.
[I could have learned more if . . .] I paid closer attention.
Male 18.00 --
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[I made progress because:] Joe was pushing so much and me [I was pushing
myself too].
Wednesday, July 13,
2005 6
Learners Present 3.25 hours
Analyze
and explain computation procedures and how operations are related (esp.
reversibility of operations) (Number
Relationships
& Computation)
MATHEMATICS
- Perform basic computations; approach practical problems by choosing from a
variety of math techniques
Math: Reciprocals (flipping or
inverting) and GED calculator practice
The reciprocal of 3/5 is 5/3.
The reciprocal of 5 is 1/5 (because 5=5/1)
The reciprocal of 1/7 = 7 (because 7=7/1)
We practiced dividing fractions using the GED calculator.
We also went over perfect squares and square roots.
We practiced estimating square roots and calculating them with the GED
calculator.
Student Comments
Male 16.00 --
17.99
[Group Time:] worked on reciprocals with the class
Male 45.00 --
59.99
[What didn't help?] my [at]ttention span was blocked in math just today.
Female 45.00 --
59.99
I've made a lot of progress in my life.
No one [h]as the right to judge me on what I have all ready
learned. IF they want me to
[use] more judgment I will and they will like it.
Male 45.00 --
59.99
[I learned today because . . .] Fractions are hard for me. IT is nice to have the help to understand.
Male 18.00 --
24.99
[I could have made more progress if:] I worked my hardest
Thursday, July 14,
2005 6
Learners Present 3.25 hours
Develop
reading Vocabulary (Reading)
ACQUIRE
AND EVALUATE INFORMATION (Information (Acquiring and Using))
human
body systems (physical, mental, social, and spiritual), their interdependence,
and their roles in health protection
(Systems
and Interdependence)
How
everything is made up of a small number of building blocks (Similarity and
Diversity)
The Excretory System (and a Review
of Body Systems So Far).
Timothy made presentation on skin which is the largest organ in the
human body.
The main function of the skin is protection, but its excretory function
is perspiration. (Both of
these functions promote homeostasis).
The skin has two layers. 1. The Dermis is the thick inner layer that
contains most of the growing
tissue. It also contains the
nerves, blood vessels, and glands. 2.
The epidermis is the then outer
layer. Most of its cells are dead or dying.
Glands are little organs designed to collect and store materials for
later use or disposals.
Sweat glands collect excess water and salts. Sweat can also contain urea - a substance produced
from the body's nitrogen wastes
Student Comments
Male 18.00 --
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I took notes on different systems.
I could have learned more but I am easily distracted.
Male 18.00 --
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looked up viruses and bacteria
Female 18.00 --
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I re-learned what all the body systems do. I also went on-line and I
looked up what foods have sulfur
in them because I am allergic to sulfur added foods.
Monday, July 18,
2005 8
Learners Present 3.25 hours
WRITING - Communicate thoughts, ideas & information in writing;
Create documents (letters, directions, reports, graphs) (Basic
Acquire
more organizational strategies (Writing)
human
body systems (physical, mental, social, and spiritual), their interdependence,
and their roles in health protection
(Systems
and Interdependence)
How
everything is made up of a small number of building blocks (Similarity and
Diversity)
Writing: Making webpages on body
systems
Following a template, summarizing information and writing complete
sentences. (Complete
sentences were required for describing the purpose of the system.)
Student Comments
Female 18.00 --
24.99
I worte a rough draft for a[n] essay and finished the history packet
from last Tuesday.
Tuesday, July 19,
2005 8
Learners Present 3.25 hours
Dynamics
among power, authority, and participation (Power, Authority, &
Participation)
Development
of comprehension strategies (Reading)
READING
- Locate, understand & interpret written information in prose and documents
(manuals, graphs, and schedules)
Civil War: ex-parte Merryman
"In a civil war some citizens of a nation state fight against other
citizens of the same nation state
who are rebelling against the government. What rights to rebels (or potential rebels) have
during times of civil war or rebellion?"
In 1861 (a month after Ft. Sumter) John Merryman was arrested for
resisting federal troops in
Maryland. President Lincoln
argued he had the right to suspend habeas corpus in times of
rebellion. Chief Justice Taney
said that only Congress had that right, but Lincoln refused to
obey court orders to bring accused rebels to trial or set them free.
Student Comments
Male 18.00 --
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[Something else the teacher should know (or other comments)] I get distracted very easily in class[.]
It is hard for me to pay attention[.]
Female 25.00 --
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I like [] history ver[y] much!
[The] more I learn[,] the more I get excited about it!
Male 45.00 --
59.99
Learning about Habeas corpus and Ex Parte Merryman
Female 45.00 --
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For the first time today I really like Social Studies[. I]t was a subject I didn't like for years.
Female 18.00 --
24.99
I did a history packet, took notes, and asked questions.
Wednesday, July 20,
2005 8
Learners Present 3.25 hours
Compute
with whole numbers, fractions, decimals & integers using appropriate
algorithms and a variety of techniques (Number
Relationships & Computation)
MATHEMATICS
- Perform basic computations; approach practical problems by choosing from a
variety of math techniques
Independent Math
(We started with a discussion of the word "evolution" as a
noun and the word "evolve" as a
verb. There is also a theory of
evolution associated with Charles Darwin.)
Most people worked on various types of fraction operations.
Student Comments
Female 25.00 --
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[Word Bank words:] evolution the process [of] changing over time.
Female 45.00 --
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I worked on my essay "What is a True Friend" and I worked with
Joe putting my Digestive System on
Female 18.00 --
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Math (fractions - 38 problems) and I typed out my essay, rough draft
Thursday, July 21,
2005 9
Learners Present 3.25 hours
LISTENING
- Receive, attend to interpret & respond to verbal messages and other cues
(Basic Skills)
Develop
writing vocabulary (Writing)
human
body systems (physical, mental, social, and spiritual), their interdependence,
and their roles in health protection
(Systems
and Interdependence)
How
everything is made up of a small number of building blocks (Similarity and
Diversity)
The Nervous System:
http://www.literacyproject.org/Charboneau/tunits/Crosswords/NervousSystem.htm
The Nervous System receives and sends information about internal and
external environmental
changes.
The 3 most important elements of the nervous system are:
1. The brain
2. Neurons (nerve cells)
3. Sense Organs
Timothy spent a lot of time on neurons and synapses. He also distinguished between the
Central and Peripheral Nervous systems and talked about the different
sensory organs and the
types of STIMULI that they convert into IMPULSES.
Also:
Receptors - receive stimuli from the environment so that neurons can
transmit them as impulses
Effectors - body cells that receive stimuli from neurons. (in the motor system, effectors are
muscle cells)
Student
Comments
Male 18.00 --
24.99