August 30

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be finishing our Partner Presentations and also discussing an important human behavior, growth mindset.  Growth mindset is about trying to change the way we think about things in life we don't like or find challenging to help ourselves grow and improve.  It is absolutely something that can make you a better person if you commit to practicing it!  It's nice to see you all again after a long break from each other!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Present information about a peer using Google Presentation and best practtices of presenting
2. Discuss the importance of having a growth mindset
3. Create a poster/infographic displaying the difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset

Agenda:

1. Finish Presentations
2. History Today #4
3. View and Discuss: Growth vs. Fixed Mindset
4. Poster Creation: Growth vs. Fixed Mindset
5. HTC #2

Homework:

1. NONE

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  I hope that you are all doing well and I look forward to seeing you all again soon!  Keep growth mindset with you and try to change the way you think, it doesn't happen overnight but if you work at it you can find it within you.

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

8-30-16 PPT

History Today Video
HTC Video

Growth Mindset Defined