December 10

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be doing an activity to begin reviewing for the Final Exam.  Finals are around the corner and it is imperative that you spend the time for all of your classes reviewing whatever information is pertinent and preparing yourself for the Final Exam in your classes.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Create Kahoot Questions
1. Units of Study/Groups
1. Unit 1: Google Drive Instruction
1. NOTE: New Google Apps instruction was taught throughout many of the other units.  Do not overlook that!
2. Unit 2: 5 Themes of Geography
3. Unit 3 Latitude and Longitude and Map Making
4. Unit 4: Columbian Exchange and Biomes
5. Unit 5: (Mini Unit) Intro Writing Workshop (NOT ON FINAL EXAM)
6. Unit 6: Culture
7. Unit 7: Government and Economic Systems 
2. Directions:
1. Count off: 1-6
2. Get in groups
3. Establish a project leader (someone that will create a Kahoot! Account, turn in the assignment, and transfer the questions to Kahoot!)
4. Groups must create a minimum of 10 questions (10 pts. EC) and up to 20 questions (20 pts. EC)
5. On the Google Doc, groups must indicate the group leader and who wrote twhat questions
6. Due: 45 minutes into class
3. Resources 
1. Fall Semester Study Guide 
2. Kahoot! Extra Credit Master Form
3. Old PPTs (From the entire year, be sure to look through them to examine notes from all units)
2. Play Units 1 and 2 Kahoot! in class

Homework:

1. Study for Finals
2. Last call on missing assignments (see me no later than tomorrow!)

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  There is a light at the end of the tunnel!  We will be on our December break before you know it.  Just stick with it and persevere!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

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December 8

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be finishing our discussion on Political elections and then we will review the survey data regarding the political beliefs of students throughout our classes.  We are on our final regular week before Final Exams so keep up with all your work and stay on top of it.  Before you now it we will all be on break!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Finish Political Election Discussion
2. Review survey data

Homework:

1. NONE

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Hope you all are having a reasonable time getting ready for finals!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

December 7

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we present our Ideal Society Projects and we will be talking about the upcoming Presidential Elections.  Your homework for the night will be to take a political ideology quiz so you can find out where you are on the political spectrum.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

1. Present Ideal Society Projects
2. Political Spectrum Discussion
3. Presidential Election Discussion

Homework:

1. Take the Political Issues Quiz 
2. Fill out the form embedded below with the results of the quiz

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I look forward to discussing the various political ideas further with you.

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

December 3

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be working on our Ideal Society projects.  With 2-3 people you will need to use your imagination and creativity, as well as your knowledge and understanding of different government and economic types, in order to create a functional social structure.  Be sure to follow ALL directions CLOSELY in order to receive full credit.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Project Work Time: Ideal Society
2. Ideal Society Presentations

Homework:

1. NONE

5th period - As I will not be in class tomorrow, be sure to complete the project and be ready to present when I see you again next week.  Please be aware that I expect you to be on your best behavior while I am away.  If you finish early, please examine the Presidential Election PPT and take notes. 

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I can't wait to see what you come up with.

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Decembr 1

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be discussing and reviewing your notes and answers to the video questions on government and economic systems.  After we do that we will be starting mini project where you explore creating your own country!  Should be interesting!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #28
2. Review: Govt./Econ. Notes
3. Project: Ideal Society

Homework:

1. NONE

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  We will be finishing the Ideal Society project on Tuesday.

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti