January 8 - Introduction to 2nd Semester (Maps and Current Events!)

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see all you beautiful people!  I am so happy to be able to work with you all again as we begin a whole new semester together!  There are a few new things that we will be doing this semester so let's get down to business!  Today in class we will preview what to expect second semester and then we will go over directions for how to complete Maps and Current Events (which will be done regularly this semester) and finish up with a little time to clean up our Google Drives from last semester.  Good times!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Review expectations for mapping and current events
2. Continue to practice best organizational strategies for digital documents

Agenda:

1. Welcome back/History Today #1
2. Discuss: Mapping and Current Events
1. Mapping Directions
1. North America Map Test on Monday, January 28!
2. Current Event Mapping
1. mymaps.google.com
3. Current Event Worksheet Template
1. Current Event #1 Weblink
2. New Current Event due EVERY MONDAY
3. Winter Cleaning: Google Drive File Organization
4. HTC #1

Homework:

1. Current Event due Monday
2. North America Map Test January 28

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that everyone had a fun and relaxing break and is ready to go for a whole new semester together!  I am so happy to be with you all again!  Take care and have a fabulous evening.

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

1-8-2019