My students are learning about marketing and commercials, as well as the basis of forming a new country. Two very different topics. But anyway, the kids have been learning marketing so that they can figure out how best to sell their inventions. Their Invention Convention was Thursday night, and I had the opportunity of being a judge a the competition. It was so inspiring to see all of the kids' ideas, and also really entertaining when they describe the learning process. I really enjoyed it, and hope to do it again next year. In terms of the country formation lesson, the students are planning out a hypothetical "micronation" that will be just outside of any host nation of their choice. They're planning the economic and governmental setup, as well as natural resources, trading, and other aspects of creating a new nation. I like to just sit and discuss potential problems with them and see them problem solve. Overall, this has probably been my favorite set of observations so far.