AP Euro Summer Homework

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we finished up our Africa & Latin America Practice Tests and then enjoyed some down time afterward.  Don't forget that we will be having our final practice test (Asia) on Monday and then Final Exams begin on Tuesday!

If you have registered for AP European History there is some summer homework so please check out the PDF below.  Be sure to read through the directions thoroughly!

APEH Summer Homework

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

California's Drought

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we finished watching our documentaries and had discussions that ranged from the state of ISIS to California's drought.  I found some articles that you might be interested in regarding the future of California if the drought continues (as it probably will) without getting better.

California's Drought Future

Some Idea's from Australia

Have a great weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Europe Trip - Courtesy of Mrs. Paulazzo & Mr. Barros

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

I just wanted to share with you an excellent opportunity made available by Mrs. Paulazzo and Mr. Barros.  See the details below if you are interested!

Europe Tour Brochure

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Dear Students and Families,

International travel is one way to truly bring the classroom to life, offer students a better understanding of the world, enable them to build self-confidence and develop 21st Century skills.  Much of what students will experience will reinforce curriculum presented in the following courses: World Cultures, World History, Government, Economics, all English/Language Arts classes and World Language courses.  In addition, collegiate admissions boards look very highly on study abroad experiences. Student travelers display diversity and show that they aren’t afraid to seek out new challenges or put themselves in difficult situations.  This reflects a level of resiliency colleges are looking for in applicants.

“The Europe trip is an enriching experience that allows you to apply skills you learn in Leland internationally.  It is an incredible experience that I would recommend to any student.”
            ~ Q. Thorne, Class 2018
This program is an educational tour to Dublin, Edinburgh, and London in April 2016.  Several students who have traveled with us before have become repeat travelers. The invitation to participate is based on the student’s desire to travel and an informal teacher recommendation and is open to all Leland students.  There is limited space with only 35 spots available on a first-come basis.

We will be hosting an informational meeting on Thursday, May 28 at 6:30 PM in room G-3 (located in the portables by the front of the teacher lot along Camden avenue) to answer all of your questions. If you are interested in participating in this program the early registration deadline is June 10 and the final deadline to enroll is September 30, 2015.  You can lock in the lowest price and reserve your spot by registering online at the meeting with only $95 towards your tour so please plan to bring a form of payment with you when you attend. During the meeting we will also discuss fundraising opportunities activities we will be doing.

If you would like to look at more details about the tour, please see the attached document and visit our tour website at http://www.eftours.com/1693818CM

Remember that this is meeting for all nominees hoping to participate and space on the tour will be limited. Please Email an RSVP to SPaulazzo@sjusd.org, Subject: Travel 2106 by Wednesday, May 27.
Warmest Wishes,

Suzanne Paulazzo and Christopher Barros
Social Studies and World Languages

May 20

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we discussed the conflict in Israel & Palestine and then began watching a documentary.

Just a quick note.  For next week's practice Map Tests here is the schedule:

Wednesday - North America and Europe

Friday - Africa and Latin America

Monday (June 1) - Asia

Start studying!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

May 18

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class you should have worked on and completed your final Current Event.

Current Event #10 should be on any newsworthy event from around the world.

Current Event #10 Worksheet

Remember you need to make a copy and title it P(2 or 6)_first and last name_Current Event #10

Remember to review any comments I made on your previous Current Events to avoid making the same mistake twice! 

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

May 15

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class you had time to work on your Middle East Timelines.  Make sure you turn them in to Google Classroom by tonight at midnight!

We are nearing finals so make sure to stay on task and study hard ladies and gentlemen!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Digital Asia Maps

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Sorry i didn't get these up earlier.  Here are digital copies of the Asia Map Packet

Australia Political & Physical

East Asia Political

East Asia Physical

South Asia Political

South Asia Physical

Southwest Asia Political

Southwest Asia Physical

Map test is on Wednesday!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

May 11 - Sub Day

Hello ladies and gentlemen,



I will miss you all today!  I hope that you all have a great day today :)

Make sure you follow the directions below in order to successfully complete your Middle East Timelines.  These timelines will have a similar format to the Africa timelines you completed earlier this semester.

Timeline Template

This is a more comprehensive timeline and may require you to expand the dimensions of the template!  Be creative!





Directions:

1. Create timeline (1300 BCE to 2015 CE) of:
1. Early Israel
1. Kingdom of Israel established
2. Solomon builds the first temple in Jerusalem
2. Roman Rule
1. First Jewish Revolt
2. Second Jewish Revolt
3. Romans rename province Syria Palestina and expels Jews from Jerusalem
3. Muslim Rule
1. Caliph Omar allows Jews to return to Jerusalem
2. First Crusade
3. Ottoman Empire conquers Palestine
4. World Wars
1. Sykes-Picot Agreement
2. Balfour Declaration
3. UN General Assembly passes Resolution 181
5. Modern Conflict
1. 1948 Arab-Israeli War
2. Six-Day War
3. Yom Kippur War
4. First Intifada
5. 2006 Lebanon War
6. Please use a color code for each section!  Use the list of events/concepts
2. For each concept:
1. Identify (Follow the format below):
1. Name of Concept/Event
2. When? (Date)
3. Who (was involved)?
4. What happened?  Be detailed!!!
5. Why (is this important)?
3. Once you have finished collecting your data
1. Include visual documents to support each timeline description (charts/graphs/maps/photographs/political cartoons)

You will be working in groups of 2-3 and will submit your document as a shared work.  Only the original creator will be turning it in so it is important that all of your group member's names appear in the title and the document!

Work hard ladies and gentlemen!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Asia map test

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Just a quick notice that the Asia map test will be on Wednesday when I return!  Working on timeline activities tomorrow. 

See you then!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

May 6

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will begin our Presentations!  Remember to review the rubric below and be very clear about what level you are attempting to achieve.  I am going to be very diligent about looking for which level you are performing at regarding the rubric.

During presentations you will be completing a comparative religions chart (found below).  It is important that you take detailed notes on the chart provided, which will be collected on Friday after all presentations have been concluded.  Because people will be filling out a chart based on your presentation, please be clear and evenly paced in your delivery. 

Comparative Religion Chart

During presentations I will be expecting you to be very familiar and knowledgeable of your topic.  Students will be allowed (and encouraged) to ask questions during your presentations and your ability to answer them will be reflected on your final score for your project. 

I am looking forward to your presentations ladies and gentlemen.

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

	Incomplete (60% credit)	Emerging (75% credit)	Proficient (85% credit)	Distinguished (100% credit)	Total
Organization	Audience cannot understand presentation because there is no sequence of information	Audience has difficulty following presentation because students jump around	Students present information in logical sequence which audience can follow	Students present information in logical, interesting sequence which audience can follow	/20
Subject Knowledge	Student does not have grasp of information; slides have little or no detail, there are multiple inaccuracies.	Students is uncomfortable with information; Slides have minimal detail; there are some inaccuracies.	Student is at ease with information; slides are detailed and mostly accurate.	Student demonstrates full knowledge (more than required); Slides are very detailed and show understanding, with no inaccuracies.	/30
Graphics	Student uses unnecessary graphics or no graphics	Student uses some graphics, graphics do not represent text/presentation	Student’s use graphics and they relate to text/presentation	Student’s graphics represent text/presentation AND are creatively used or go beyond simple graphics (gifs or embedded videos)	/15
Mechanics	Student’s presentation has multiple spelling and/or grammatical errors	Student’s presentation has some spelling and/or grammatical errors	Student’s presentation has minimal spelling and/or grammatical errors	Student’s presentation has NO spelling and/or grammatical errors	/5
Eye Contact	Student reads directly from the Presentation and makes no eye contact with audience	Student makes some eye contact with audience but still mostly reads from Presentation	Student makes eye contact most of the time but still needs to read directly from the Presentation	Student maintains eye contact with audience seldom reading directly from the Presentation	/5
Elocution	Student mumbles, incorrectly pronounces terms, and speaks too quietly to be heard and understood	Student’s voice is low.  Student incorrectly pronounces terms.  Audience has difficulty hearing presentations.	Student’s voice is clear.  Student pronounces most words correctly.  Most audience members can hear presentation.	Student uses a clear voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms so that all members can hear presentations.	/5
				Total Points:	/80

Asia Map Game

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Here is a web tool to help you study for the Asia map test!

Asia Map Game

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

May 4 - Mapping Monday

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today we will not be doing a new Current Event.  Instead today is a work day on your Asia Maps.  Do NOT forget that your Asia Map Test is next week on Monday, May 11 (it is possible that the test date will be moved to Wednesday, May 13.  Stay tuned for future updates!).

Today in class you should have worked on your Asia Maps and (if necessary) continued to work on your Religion Projects.  Don't forget that you will be presenting your projects on Wednesday May 6.

Live long and prosper ladies and gentlemen!

Mr. Marchetti