Weekly Announcements

February 28

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be working on the ability to skim and scan in order to make reading easier.  We will then begin reading an excerpt from the book, Guns, Germs, and Steel.  This book does an excellent job of examining the reasons for colonization and imperialism in history starting with Columbus in 1492.  It presents a very interesting theory on why Europe came to dominate the world.  This should be fun!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Skim and scan a college level text to better understand the theories of Jared Diamond

Agenda:

1. History Today #13
2. Table Discussions: Skimming and Scanning
3. Reading Activity: Prologue of Guns, Germs, and Steel

Homework:

1. Work on Africa Maps
1. Africa Map Test March 20
2. My tutorial will be closed Friday
1. If you need to see me or be in my room come Thursday
3. Due to the SAT my tutorial is closed on Wednesday this week!

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  We will continue reading and discussing Guns, Germs, and Steel on Thursday.  We will also be watching an episode from a documentary based on the book on Thursday.  Fun times!  I look forward to seeing you all again soon!  Take care and have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

2-28-2017 PPT

February 27

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be taking our Europe Map Test!  I hope that you prepared yourselves for this!  Remember to take your time and do your best.  Also don't forget to pick up your next map packet, Africa!  Good luck everyone!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Locate and identify political and physical features of Europe

Agenda:

1. Review: Argumentative Writing, Current Events, and Maps
2. Map Test: Europe

Homework:

1. Start work on Africa Maps!
1. Africa Map Test March 20 
2. My tutorial will be closed Friday
1. If you need to see me or be in my room come either Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday 
3. If you DID NOT finish your Map Test today
1. Come to my tutorial tomorrow!
2. If you do not come to tutorial tomorrow (without informing me ahead of time) I will score the test that you have completed so far

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that you feel confident about your test scores.  We are starting our discussion about Guns, Germs, and Steel tomorrow!  Fun Stuff!  I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow ladies and gentlemen!  Take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

2-27-2017 PPT

February 16

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be finishing and submitting our Population mini portfolios!  Afterward we will be taking our Population Quiz!  Woohoo!  These are our culminating events for the Population unit, we will be moving on after we return from the week off.  I don't know about you guys but I am ready for a break! 😉  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Create a portfolio that demonstrates application and reflection about global population

Agenda:

1. Finish: Population Mini-Portfolio
1. Workday
2. Progress Check/VICE Review
3. Quiz Population

Homework:

1. Submit Portfolio to Google Classroom
2. Europe Map Test Monday February 27

That's all for the day ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that you were able to finish everything in class so you don't have to do any work tonight!  Make sure you stay on top of everything and don't forget about the map test on February 27!  Take care everyone and have a wonderful break!  I will miss you all!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

2-16-2017 PPT

Weekly Announcements

Cool Population Video

February 14

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be wrapping up our argumentative writing with a quick write assessment, then we will be starting a Population Portfolio, where you will be tasked with several methods of demonstrating what you have learned regarding population.  I hope that you are all doing well and ready to go for the week!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Create a portfolio that demonstrates application and reflection about global population

Agenda:

1. Turn in Homework
2. Post Assessment: Argumentative Writing
3. History Today #12
4. Start: Population Mini-Portfolio
1. Information and Workday
5. HTC #5

Homework:

1. Watch VICE videos (Links in the Blog Post and answer questions in your portfolio)
2. Europe Map test Monday February 27
3. Population Quiz on Thursday!

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  Just stay on top of your work and we are almost done before we have a week off!  Woohoo!  Hope you all are ready for some vacation time 😀  Take care everyone and I look forward to seeing you on Thursday!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

2-14-2017 PPT

February 13 - Mapping Monday

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be doing our usual Monday routine.  You have Current Event #3 to work on, which is due tonight!  You also have your Europe Map Packet to work on.  If you are done with both items then don't forget to add Current Event #3 to your Current Event Map!  If you are done even with that, start studying for the Europe Map Test on February 27!  Hope you all had a good weekend!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Locate and identify political and physical features of Europe
2. Research and summarize a current event from Europe

Agenda:

1. Work time:
1. Current Event #3
2. Europe Map Packet

Homework:

1. Submit Current Event #3 to Google Classroom tonight!
2. Population Pyramid Video due tomorrow on a separate piece of paper!
1. I posted to wrong video last week sorry!
2. Here is the correct one at the bottom of today's post
3. Europe Map Test on February 27! 
4. Population Quiz on Thursday

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  We will be continuing to work on and discuss issues of population.  Hope you are all having a great day!  I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow!  Take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

2-13-2017 PPT

February 9 - Sub Day

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Sorry I am gone today.  I have been feeling pretty sick and needed a day to rest.  Today in class you will be working on argumentative writing.  You will be following the Toulmin method of argumentation.  There are many resources available to you here on the blog and in the class drive.  It is important, as with many of our writing workshops, that you try to develop these skills to improve yourselves as writers.  This will help you a lot in your future classes!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources.

Objectives:

1. Write an argumentative paragraph based on the class discussion using a deconstructed paragraph and engaging in peer review and self-reflection

Agenda:

1. History Today #11 - MAKE SURE YOU DO THIS!
2. Discuss: Argumentative Writing (Toulmin Method)
3. Workshop: Argumentative Writing Task
1. Argumentative Writing Resources

Homework:

1. Finish and submit the Argumentative Writing Task to Google Classroom!
2. Watch the Population Pyramid Video below
1. Answer the questions on a separate piece of paper
2. Due Tuesday!
3. Sorry I posted the wrong video on Thursday 😔
3. Europe Map Test February 27 
4. Population Quiz on Thursday (Feb 16)

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that you finished everything that you could!  Have a wonderful weekend!  I look forward to seeing you all again next week!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

2-9-2017 PPT

Weekly Announcements

February 7

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be discussing issues that the world faces because of its large population.  This will involve talking with your peers and also sharing your thoughts with the class.  An important component to this activity is the ability to state your thoughts AND support them with evidence!  Without factual evidence to support your thoughts, they are simple opinions and can be easily refuted.  We will finish up with talking about argumentative writing.  Always great to see you all!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Evaluate arguments about population and discuss with peers the reasons for picking one side or another
2. Write an argumentative paragraph based on the class discussion

Agenda:

1. History Today #10
2. Activity: Agree or Disagree
3. Quick Write: Argumentation
4. Time Permitting:
1. Discuss: Argumentative Writing (Toulmin Method)
2. Start: Argumentative Writing Task

Homework:

1. NONE
2. Work/Study Europe Maps
1. Europe Map test February 27

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Hope that the discussions got you thinking about the world around us!  I look forward to seeing you all again on Thursday!  Have a great day!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

2-7-2017 PPT

February 6 - Mapping Monday

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class you will have time to work on one of two assignments; either you Current Event #2 that is due to Google Classroom tonight by 11:59pm, or your Europe Map Packet (Europe Map test on February 27).  So today is pretty much a work day and if you need anything make sure you let me know!  Always great to see you all!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Review and discuss the process of mapping and current events for the second semester

Agenda:

1. Mapping Monday Work Day
1. Map Packet
1. Europe Mapping Resources
2. Current Events

Homework:

1. Current Event #2 due tonight!
2. Europe Map Test February 27

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that you have a great evening!  Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow!  Take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

2-6-2017 PPT

February 2 - Sub Day

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

I will miss you all today as I am once again away at a mandated training, trust me I would much rather be with you all 😀.  There are a few things that you will be doing today in my absence.  Both are pretty easy as long as you follow the directions that are here and can also be found on the blog.  Make sure you stick with it and get your work done.  Make sure to follow the sub's instructions, I better a good report about you all!  You will be investigating more features of the World's population and also practicing some of your Google App skills today.  Do your best!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

DON'T FORGET TO COMPLETE THE HISTORY TODAY AND THE HTC

Objectives:

1. Read about the issues of population increase and potential ways to solve the crisis
2. Create a line graph that displays the global population growth

Agenda:

1. History Today #9
2. Read and Annotate: "The People Connection"
1. Check Out Chromebook
2. Open the reading and make a copy
3. Follow the direction on the top of the page
1. Read: I like to read things more than one
4.  Remember to use skimming and scanning techniques as well
1.  Annotate: The direction on the top of the page give you specific instruction on what to identify
5. Read with a purpose!
3. Review:  Population Reading
4. Graph: World Population Growth
1. Access the PPT instructions for how to graph world population growth
2. Follow the steps until you have the final product as shown in the PPT
3. When finished submit to Google Classroom
1. Upon submission, use the comments section of Google Classroom to tell me which of the two types of demographic transition are displayed on the graph...and how you know (explain)
5. Review: Graph Data
6. HTC #4

Homework:

1. Submit "The People Connection" to Google Classroom
2. Submit Population Graphs to Google Classroom
3. Europe Map Test February 27

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that you did well and were able to finish everything and submit it to Google Classroom.  Make sure that anything you did not finish in class you are able to finish and submit at home!  Don't forget!  I miss you all and look forward to seeing you again soon!  Take care and have a wonderful weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

2-2-17 PPT

Student Climate Survey

Hello ladies and gentlemen,
 
Please take this climate survey either Today or tomorrow.  Please follow the link and answer all questions honestly.

https://sjusd.co1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_8IjF59jETbILZRj

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti