March 31

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will start by finishing Invictus and debriefing the film and then working on a DBQ writing activity to prep you for academic historical writing.  This style of writing will be used in your future courses here at Leland and so is great to practice now!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #19
2. Finish Invictus
3. Activity: Mini-DBQ Practice
1. Document Analysis
4. Kahoot! Latin America

Homework:

1. Latin America Map test on Monday!

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I look forward to seeing you next week!  Have a wonderful weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

3-31-2016 PPT

Leland Journalism

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

I am posting this at the request of Leland journalism.  They are looking people who are interested in joining their staff.  If you are interested check it out and fill out an application!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

"Are you a writer, artist, or photographer? Do you want your work to be featured in Leland’s award-winning school newspaper? Leland Journalism is now accepting applications from freshmen, sophomores and juniors who wish to apply as staff writers, photographers, and artists. Journalism is a fantastic way to showcase your talents while also spreading awareness about local and international events. If you are interested, pick up an application in J-5 or print out the attached application below! The application must be turned into J-5 by Friday, April 22. Make sure that your English teacher turns in your letter of recommendation form to Ms. Kelley personally. Good luck with your applications!”

Journalism Application

March 29

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be watching Invictus!  That's about it.  If we finish early we will discuss the film.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #18
2. Watch: Invictus

Homework:

1. Latin America Map test Monday April 4!

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Have a great day and I look forward to seeing you Thursday.  We will be practicing writing a DBQ on Thursday.

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

3-29-2016 PPT

March 28 - Mapping Monday

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today is yet another mapping Monday.  The usual routine today ladies and gentlemen, so work on either your Current Event #7, due tonight, or your Latin America maps, test next week!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Mapping Monday
1. Latin America
2. CE #7

Homework:

1. Submit CE to Google Classroom
2. Latin America Map test Monday, April 4!

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Have a great day and don't forget that I have another training on Thursday and will be missing class.

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti


3-28-2016 PPT

March 24

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be discussing the nation of South Africa's long and ugly history during and after European imperialism.  When we finish our discussion we will be starting the film Invictus.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #16
2. Check in: Timeline Progress
3. Discuss: South Africa
4. Watch: Invictus

Homework:

1. Central African Timeline due Friday night!

That's it for today ladies and gentlemen!  I hope you all have a great weekend!  Invictus is a great movie!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

3-24-2016 PPT

March 22

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

It is wonderful to see you all today!  Feels like it has been forever!  Today we will be working on a group timeline activity.  You will be put in groups and must use digital resources to create a timeline of African history.  This timeline will be due by Friday at midnight!  below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Project: Central African timeline
1. Timeline Template 
2. Closure #5

Homework:

1. Turn in Imperialism Webquest tonight!
2. Delegate work and complete Timeline by Friday!

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  It was great seeing you and I will see you all again on Thursday!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

3-22-2016 PPT

Timeline Directions

Here are some examples of what a good timeline should look like

March 21

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

I apologize for not being here today.  I'm not feeling well and need to finish a couple of things.  Today you are taking your Africa Map Test!  I hope you spent some time studying!  Make sure you turn in your Africa Maps as well!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Africa Map test

Homework:

1. None!

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  You will be getting your Latin America Maps soon.

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

3-21-2016 PPT

March 17

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class you will be working on several items independently!  There are two videos that you will be watching, and answering questions on a separate piece of paper as well as working on an imperialism webquest.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Watch videos and answer questions on separate piece of paper
1. First watch the EDpuzzle video on Belgian Imperialism in the Congo
1. Next watch the EDpuzzle video on the Congo Wars
2. Finally work on and complete as much as possible the Imperialism Webquest
1. Finish for homework!

Homework:

1. Finish Imperialism Webquest
2. Remember my tutorial is closed tomorrow for an APUSH Review session
3. Have a great weekend!

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I will miss you all.  Make sure you work diligently, otherwise you will have A LOT of homework this weekend.

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Belgian Imperialism in the Congo


Congo Wars

March 15

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be finishing Hotel Rwanda and then discussing the aftermath of the Rwandan genocide in the Congo region of Africa.  Its a deep subject and I hope that you are all ready for today!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Finish Hotel Rwanda
2. Discussion: War in the Congo

Homework:

1. Continue Working on Africa Maps
1. Map Test on Monday!
2. Don't forget that I will be out on Thursday!  
3. Also don't forget my tutorial will be closed Friday for an APUSH review session

 That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I'll miss you all on Thursday!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

3-15-2016 PPT

March 14 - Mapping Monday!

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today is yet another mapping Monday.  The usual routine today ladies and gentlemen, so work on either your Current Event #6, due tonight, or your Africa maps, test next week!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day. 

Agenda:

1. Mapping Monday
1. Africa
2. CE #6

Homework:

1. Submit CE to Google Classroom
2. Africa Map test Monday, March 21!

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Have a great day and don't forget that I have another training on Thursday and will be missing class.

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

3-14-2016 PPT

March 10

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be finishing our Scavenger Hunt Activity and then starting the film Hotel Rwanda.  This is a very good movie but very intense.  Hope you are ready!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Finish: Scavenger hunt Activity
2. Watch: Hotel Rwanda

 Homework:

1. Work on Africa Maps
2. Just a note that my Tutorial will be closed tomorrow (I am hosting an APUSH Review session)

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Have a great weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

3-10-2016 PPT

March 8

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be finishing our discussion of African history.  Afterward we will be doing a scavenger hunt regarding the events in Rwanda in 1994.  Also just FYI my tutorial will be closed on Friday as I will be hosting a review session for APUSH.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Pass Back Papers
2. Finish: African Discussion
3. Scavenger hunt: Rwanda
1. Rwandan Genocide Information Packet 
2. Rwandan Scavenger Hunt 
1. Make a Copy for yourself!

Homework:

1. None
2. Just a note that Tutorial will be closed on Friday (I am hosting an APUSH Review session)

 That's it for today ladies and gentlemen.  I hope that you are all as prepared to learn about some African history!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

3-8-2016 PPT

March 7 - Mapping Monday

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back from the weekend!  Time for another mapping Monday!  Today is the usual routine, you need to be working on either your Africa Maps or Current Event #5.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Mapping Monday
1. Africa Maps
2. Current Event #5

Homework:

1. Submit Current Event #5 to Google Classroom!

That's it for today ladies and gentlemen!  Have a great one and see you tomorrow!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

3-7-2016 PPT

March 4

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today we have our Rally schedule!  We have a simple plan for today, you will be working on your Africa maps and finishing answering the video questions if you were unable to do so yesterday.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #15
2. Mapping Monday (on a Friday)
1. Work on Africa Maps
2. Finish GGS videos (if you didn't yesterday)
3. No Current Event!

Homework:

1. None

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Have a wonderful weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

3-4-2016 PPT

March 3

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class you will be watching the documentary based on Guns, Germs, and Steel.  You will be receiving a guided viewing sheet and should answer the questions as you watch the videos.  You will be watching episode 1 and 3.  If you are short of time, focus on watching episode 3 as it is more directly related to what we will be talking about in class.  I will miss you all and look forward to seeing you tomorrow!  Email me if you have any questions.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. View GGS Episodes 1 and 3
1. Answer questions on viewing guide
2. Episode 1 Viewing Guide
3. Episode 3 Viewing Guide

Homework:

1. Finish watching episodes and answering questions

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I look forward to seeing you all again!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

3-3-2016 PPT


Episode 1 Episode 3

March 1

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be taking our Europe Map Test (Woohoo!), then debrief the GGS readings and finally watch an episode from the documentary based on GGS.  Hope that you are all ready to go!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Map Test: Europe
2. Debrief: GGS Prologue
3. Discuss: Africa a Brief History

Homework:

1. Bring headphones to class on Thursday!

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  Have a great week!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

3-1-2016 PPT