February 27 - Europe Map Test and Start GGS

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome everyone!  Today in class we will be taking our Europe Map Test and then we will be starting our look at Guns, Germs, and Steel.  This is a pretty fascinating topic that explains the historical development and advancement of the world.  I love it!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Locate and identify political and physical features of Europe
2. Skim and scan a college level text to better understand the theories of Jared Diamond

Agenda:

1. Map Test; Europe
2. Table Discussion: Skimming and Scanning
3. Reading Activity: Prologue of Guns, Germs, and Steel

Homework:

1. Continue Reading Assignment

That's all for the day ladies and gentlemen.  I hope you have a wonderful evening and I look forward to seeing you all again soon!  Take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

2-27-2018 PPT

February 26 - Mapping Monday

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back all you beautiful people!  It is wonderful to see you all after our week apart!  Today in class we have another Mapping Monday!  Remember that your Europe Map Test is tomorrow!  You can use time in class today to study for the Test or you can work on your next Current Event (due tonight).  Lots to do so let's do this!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objective:

1. Locate and identify political and physical features of Europe

Agenda:

1. History Today
2. Mapping Monday
1. CE #4

Homework:

1. Finish Maps and CE #4
2. Europe Map Test tomorrow!

That's all for the day ladies and gentlemen!  Make sure to study for the Test tomorrow!  It will probably be a bit more challenging but as long as you study you will do great!Take care and have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

2-26-2018 PPT

February 15 - Finish Population Portfolio

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back!  It is our last day together before we have a week off!  That's exciting, although I will miss you all!  Today in class we have a fairly straightforward agenda.  We will first take our population quiz and then you will have the rest of the period to work on (and hopefully finish) your Population Portfolios!  I hope that you are enjoying this process!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objective:

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

Agenda:

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

Homework:

1. Submit Population Portfolio to Google Classroom by Friday at 11:59PM
2. Europe Map Test February 27
3. HAVE A GREAT BREAK!

That's all for today folks!  I will miss you over the break!  Do your best to relax and have fun!  Enjoy the time off when you get it!  Take care and have a great break!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

2-15-2018 PPT

February 13 - Start Population Portfolio

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back and great to see you all!  Today in class we are starting our major assessment on the Population Unit.  This portfolio activity will have you interact with population studies in a variety of ways and it is very important that you follow all directions in order to achieve success.  I am always interested to see how you all do with these types of performance tasks!  I hope you are all as excited for today as I am!  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 (after review)
2. History Today #12
3. Start Population Mini-Portfolio
1. Information and Workday
4. HTC #5

Homework:

1. Watch VICE Videos
2. Population Quiz on Thursday!

That's all for today folks!  Hope that you were able to accomplish much and feel good about what you did!  We are so close to the break so just keep chugging along!  Take care and I look forward to seeing you all on Thursday!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

2-13-2018 PPT

Cool Population Video

February 12 - Mapping Monday

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back!  It is great to see you all after a weekend apart!  Today in class we have yet another Mapping Monday.  As always that means that you have two items to work on in class today.  Your Europe Maps or your Current Event #3.  Remember that this Current Event must come from Europe!  Should be a low key day where we are able to get work done.  Remember that this is our last Mapping Monday before the Europe Map Test!  Yay!  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
2. Population Pyramid Video (see below) Due tomorrow!
1. Answer questions on Separate piece of paper
3. Population Quiz on Thursday
4. Europe Map Test February 27

That's all for the day ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that you were able to get a lot done!  Don't forget that the Europe Map Test was moved from Monday February 26 to Tuesday February 27!  Take care and have a great day!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

2-12-2018 PPT

February 8 - Argumentative Writing Task

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back everyone!  Today in class we will be using those solutions that we discussed on Tuesday to craft a formal argumentative paragraph.  This is a skill that will serve you well in your future classes, especially History, English, and Science!  Make sure that you follow all the directions for this task!  I am very excited to be working on this with you all!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

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
2. Discuss: Argumentative Writing (Toulmin Method)
3. Workshop: Argumentative Writing Task
1. Argumentative Writing Resources

Homework:

1. Submit Argumentative Writing Task to Google Classroom
2. Europe Map Test February 26

That's all for today folks!  I hope that you feel pretty good about what you created!  This is a tough skill to develop so just remember, practice makes perfect!  Have a great weekend everyone!  I look forward to seeing you on Monday!  Take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

2-8-2018 PPT

February 6 - Agree or Disagree?

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back to all you beautiful people!  Today in class we will be participating in a little activity to see how you feel about various solutions to the overpopulation conundrum the world faces.  This is very much a participatory activity so be sure that you are ready to go!  I always enjoying seeing you put those brains to work!  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. Europe Map Test on February 26

That's all for today folks!  I hope that you enjoyed our little activity and found it informative and fun!  I hope that you have a great couple of days and look forward to seeing you all again on Thursday!  Take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

2-6-2018 PPT

February 5 - Mapping Monday

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back from the weekend!  It is great to see all you beautiful people again this fine Monday.  Today in class we have our second Mapping Monday!  Therefore there are two tasks for you today; first you could work on your Europe Maps (in preparation for the Europe Map Test on February 26), second you could work on your Current Event #2 that is due tonight to Google Classroom.  We will also be going over how to map your Current Events.  Should be a mostly chill work day so let's get it done!  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. Mapping Monday Europe
2. Current Event Mapping
3. Current Event #2

Homework:

1. Submit Current Event #2
2. Europe Map Test on February 26

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that you learned about something new and interesting in your Current Event research today!  Take care and I look forward to seeing you all again tomorrow!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

2-5-2018 PPT

February 1 - Population Graph and Where are all the people activity

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back to our last day together for the week!  I hope that you have all been having a good week so far!  Today in class we will be working on creating a population graph and also doing an activity to examine where all the people are.  Should be fun to learn more about the world around us.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Create a line graph that displays the global population growth
2. Infer reasons behind population growth in certain countries through discussion and table talk

Agenda:

1. History Today #9
2. Review: Population Reading
3. Graph: World Population Graph
1. Population Line Graph Directions
2. Review Graph Data
4. Activity: "Where are all the people?"
5. HTC #4

Homework:

1. Submit Population Graphs to Google Classroom
2. Europe Map Test on February 26

That's all for the day ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that you all have had a great week!  Enjoy your day and have a great weekend!  Take care all!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

2-1-2018 PPT