March 30

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be starting an activity where we practice analyzing documents and writing a Document Based Question essay (DBQ).  This is a skill that will be very important to master for those of you that are taking AP Euro next year or APUSh your junior year.  Get ready for a thrilling day of practice writing!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Analyze a DBQ prompt and break apart documents through HIPPO analysis
2. Assess sample DBQ essays

Agenda:

1. History Today #17
2. Activity: Mini DBQ Practice
1. Document Analysis
2. DBQ Workshop Folder
3. Kahoot! Latin America

Homework:

1. Finish DOcument Analysis by Tuesday!
2. Latin America Map test on Monday
3. Africa History Quiz on Thursday April 6

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Hope you were able to get far in our practice!  Have a wonderful weekend!  I look forward to seeing you again next week!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

3-30-2017 PPT

Weekly Announcements

March 28

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be finishing the film Invictus.  Remember that aspects of this film will be on the Africa Quiz, which will be next week.  Also don't forget about the Latin America Map test on Monday!  Hope you have a great day!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Empathize with the situation during South African apartheid

Agenda:

1. History Today #16
2. Watch: Invictus

Homework:

1. NONE
2. Latin America Map test on Monday
3. Africa History Quiz on Thursday April 6

That's all for the day ladies and gentlemen.  Hope you enjoyed the movie!  Have a wonderful evening and take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

3-28-2017 PPT

March 27 - Mapping Monday

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we have another Mapping Monday!  This will be the only mapping Monday before our Latin America Map test next Monday.  Remember that you have the regular items to be working on, Current Event #6 and your Latin America Maps.  Remember that your Latin America Map test is this coming Monday!  Hope you all had good weekends!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

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

Agenda:

1. Mapping Monday
1. Latin America
2. CE #6

Homework:

1. Submit CE #6
2. Latin America Map test on Monday

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Hope that you were able to get a lot done!  It was fantastic to see you today and I hope that you are all on top of your work!  Take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

3-27-2016 PPT

March 23

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be discussing the history of South Africa since World War II with special attention to the period under Apartheid, which was legal racial segregation.  This was an especially tough time for black Africans in South Africa.  We will be briefly examining the history and then we will be starting a movie about the end of Apartheid in South Africa and the steps taken to bring the people together.  Don't worry, this movie is much happier than the last one we watched!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Describe the policies of apartheid South Africa

Agenda:

1. History Today #15
2. Check in: Timeline Progress
3. Discuss: South Africa
4. Watch: Invictus

Homework:

1. Finish and Submit Timeline to Google Classroom due TOMORROW NIGHT!
2. Current Event #6 due Monday Night
3. Latin America Map Test on April 3

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that you enjoyed the movie so far!  I love Rugby!  It was wonderful to see you all today ladies and gentlemen and I hope that you have a wonderful weekend!  Maybe go see Power Rangers!  😉

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

3-23-2017 PPT

Weekly Announcements

March 21 - Sub Day

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class you will be working on creating a digital timeline of events for the history of Central Africa.  You will be creating this in your table groups so make sure to delegate the work and manage your time effectively.  This will be your ONLY class day to work on this assignment and it will be due on Friday night to Google Classroom.  Sorry that I am not here today ladies and gentlemen.  If you have questions email me!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Create a collaborative timeline that identifies major issues in Central Africa from pre-imperialism to present day

Agenda:

1. Project: Central African Timeline - Work in your table groups!
1. Timeline Template 
2. HTC #7

Homework:

1.  Delegate Work and Complete by Friday Night
1. Due to Google Classroom

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  Hope that you were able to get a lot of work done!  I look forward to seeing you all on Thursday!  Take care everyone!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

3-21-2017 PPT

March 20 - Africa Map Test

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be taking our Africa Map Test!  I hope that you have been studying because this one is tough!  I didn't have time to make copies of the Latin America Maps so I will have those for you tomorrow.  If you want to get a head start you can check out the mapping resources folder below.  It is always wonderful to see you all!  Hope you are ready for this test!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Locate political and physical features of Africa

Agenda:

1. Africa Map Test

Homework:

1. Latin America Maps

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  Hope you feel good about your test!  There is a chance I won't be here tomorrow so if I am not make sure you do everything that is needed and take care! 

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

3-20-2017 PPT

March 17

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be reviewing the EDPuzzle Videos that you watched for homework and then also discussing the aftermath of the Rwandan Genocide on the rest of Africa.  Also Current Event #5 is due tonight so don't forget!  I love this topic ladies and gentlemen!  I find it sad, tragic, and fascinating.  I hope that you all come prepared to discuss the events we have watched, researched, and discussed over the past week.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Discuss the issues in Central Africa from the Age of Imperialism through the Congo Wars

Agenda:

1. History Today #14
2. Discuss/Review: Central Africa
1. Belgian Imperialism
2. Congo Wars
3. Kahoot! - Africa

Homework:

1. Current Event #5 due tonight at 11:59pm
2. Finish Maps and Study - Africa Map Test on Monday!

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that you feel better informed about Africa's situation and are more globally minded and concerned about what is happening.  Hope you have a wonderful weekend ladies and gentlemen!  Take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

3-17-17 PPT

March 16

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be finishing Hotel Rwanda.  This is an intense video, illustrating the genocide that took place in Rwanda in 1994.  Although it is PG-13 there are some disturbing scenes.  This is an important part of our discussion of the modern history of Africa so be ready to discuss!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Empathize with the Rwandan conflict through the viewing of Hotel Rwanda

Agenda:

1. Finish: Hotel Rwanda

Homework:

1. Current Event #5 due tomorrow!
2. Africa Map Test on Monday!
3. Finish EdPuzzle Videos (Central Africa) - Below!

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that you enjoyed the film despite its depressing content!  Don't forget that I will be out on Thursday and you will have work to do with a sub.  I look forward to seeing you all again on Friday!  Take care and have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

3-16-17 PPT

Video 1

1. Title your paper: Belgian Imperialism
2. Write out the question and answer it on a separate piece of paper

Video 2

1. Create another title on your paper (yes, you should use the same paper or staple a second piece to the first): Congo Wars
2. Write out the questions and answers

Weekly Announcements

March 14 - Sub Day

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

I am sorry that I am not there with you today!  It is the last of the District Professional Development days that I will be forced to miss class for and that I disdain a great deal.  Huzzah...  Today in class you will be completing the Rwanda Scavenger Hunt, to provide additional context and more specific detail regarding the Rwandan Genocide now that we have finished watching the film.  Once you complete the Scavenger Hunt, you will have time to begin working on your Current Event (due tomorrow) or on your Africa Maps, or on those EdPuzzle Videos.  I look forward to seeing you all again tomorrow!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Investigate the context of the Rwandan genocide and the people/groups involved through a scavenger hunt

Agenda:

1. Rwandan Scavenger Hunt
1. Rwanda Scavenger Hunt Worksheet 
2. Rwandan Scavenger Hunt Resources 

1. Start Homework:
1. Current Event #5 (due Friday)
2. Africa Maps (Map test on Monday!)
3. EdPuzzle Videos

Homework:

1. EdPuzzle Videos!

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that you were able to finish everything ok!  Make sure that you do your work diligently and follow the instructions from the substitute.  I look forward to seeing you all again soon!  Take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

3-14-17 PPT

Video 1

1. Title your paper: Belgian Imperialism
2. Write out the question and answer it on a separate piece of paper

Video 2

1. Create another title on your paper (yes, you should use the same paper or staple a second piece to the first): Congo Wars
2. Write out the questions and answers

Sub Tomorrow

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Just wanted to let you know that I had the dates confused and I will actually be absent tomorrow for the District Training!  So you will work on the Rwanda Scavenger Hunt tomorrow and we will finish Hotel Randa on Thursday.  Sorry for the confusion!  Be good for the sub and take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

March 9

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be finishing our discussion of African history and then start a film on the Rwandan Genocide.  As I mentioned before I love talking about Africa!  I hope that you find this look into Africa as interesting and insightful as I do.  Take care everyone!  Have fun today!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Discuss the history of Africa, regional characteristics, and impacts of Europeans
2. Investigate the context of the Rwandan genocide and the people/groups involved through a film and notes

Agenda:

1. Discuss: Africa
2. Start Hotel Rwanda

Homework:

1. NONE

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  We will be taking a further look into what happened in Rwanda next week when we return!  Have a great weekend everyone!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

3-9-2017 PPT

Weekly Announcements

March 7

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be finishing the portion of Episode 3 from the Guns, Germs, and Steel documentary.  After that we will begin taking a look at African history.  I love talking about African history because it is so commonly forgotten by Americans.  There is a rich and violent history that is often overlooked by those who are not directly involved in it.  We will pay particular attention to two nations, Rwanda and South Africa.  Both with interesting stories, one tragic and one uplifting.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Describe the impacts of geographic luck and its modern day impact on the continent of Africa
2. Discuss the history of Africa, regional characteristics, and the impacts of Europeans

Agenda:

1. View GGS - Episode 3 (Africa)
1. Submit Viewing Guide Questions
2. Discuss: Africa

Homework:

1. NONE

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Hope you found our discussions interesting!  We will be moving into our look at Rwanda when we meet again on Thursday!  Hope you have a great evening!  Take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

3-7-2017 PPT

March 6 - Mapping Monday

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we have another mapping Monday!  Remember that you have two items to work on.  Either Current Event #4, which must come from a recent news article out of Africa, or your Africa Maps.  The Africa Map test is currently scheduled for March 20!  Make sure you stay on top of this stuff ladies and gentlemen!  There are several little assignments to keep track of.  We are starting to talk about Africa this week.  Its going to be fun!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

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

Agenda:

1. Mapping Monday Work Time
1. Africa
2. CE #4

Homework:

1. Submit CE #4 to Google Classroom

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I am super excited to start talking about Africa this week!  It is so interesting I am even doing a research paper on it for my Master's class I am currently working on.  You can check it out below if you are really interested lol.  Have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

3-6-2017 PPT

Mr. Marchetti's Masters Proposal

March 2

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be finishing the Guns, Germs, and Steel reading and briefly discussing it.  After we finish the reading we will be watching episode 3 of the documentary based on Guns, Germs, and Steel.  Make sure that you follow all the directions before you turn in your assignments!  Hope you are enjoying this foray into the history of colonialism!  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
2. Describe the impacts of geographic luck and its modern day impact on the continent of Africa

Agenda:

1. Finish: Prologue of Guns, Germs, and Steel
2. HTC #6
3. Start: GGS Episode 3

Homework:

1. Submit Readings to Google Classroom
2. Africa Map Test on March 20
3. Remember that my tutorial is closed tomorrow (Friday)

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Hope you are enjoying this stuff, we have another Mapping Monday this Monday so don't forget about your Current Events and Africa Maps!  Take care and have a wonderful weekend!  Don't forget that my room will be closed for tutorial tomorrow!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

3-2-2017 PPT