Final Week and Farewell!

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Well here it is!  We are at our last week of school!  The last 12 weeks have been interesting to say the least.  You have literally lived through one of the most significant events in world history in the last 100 years.  This pandemic has been scary and difficult, we have had to make massive adjustments to the way we live.  I hope that you have been able to adjust and continue working hard.  You deserve a relaxing summer break, but remember to stay safe!

Before we go to summer do not forget the Final Reflection paper that is due tomorrow (June 2) and you Current Event Map is due tonight!  I will try to get those scored and returned to you quickly!  I am so proud of the work you have done!  You rose to the challenge and I am so proud of you!

Keep an eye out for messages from the school about returning school materials.  We will need those textbooks back!  I have not heard yet when that will be occurring but it will be imperative that you get it done in a timely fashion.  When I get information regarding this I will share it with you all.

I am proud of the work that you have done.  I hope that you were able to continue learning and growing while sheltered in place.  It will be important going into next school year that you have the skills necessary to continue your academic advancement and growth.  Take the summer to relax and center yourself.  We don't know yet what the Fall will bring.  Hopefully there can be a more normal state of things, but that is unclear at this time.

I have missed you all very much over these past weeks and months.  I miss being in the classroom enjoying our conversations.  I miss interacting with you all.  Despite the disruptions I know that you will be well and do well in your future.

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

May 29 - Finish Beyond Our Differences & Start Reflection

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome everyone!  We are closing in on the end of the semester!  It is weird that we will be finishing up without being in class together.  I miss you all so much!  Today we will finish the video and questions (if you haven't already).  We will then start working on a reflection paper to finish off our unit on religion.  Don't forget that next week is our last week of school!  We will be doing a Final Map test and also finishing up our reflection and Current Event Map.  Hope you are all doing well!  Let's get to it!

Objectives:

1. Analyze the similarities and differences among the World Religions and discuss how they are related
2. Write a reflection on the impact of religion on culture and society

Agenda:

1. Watch Beyond Our Differences
1. Beyond Our Differences Questions
2. Reflection Paper
1. Introduce and start writing!

Homework:

1. Beyond Our Differences Questions due TONIGHT 11:59PM
2. Current Event Map due June 1
1. Should include CE #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15
3. Reflection paper due June 2

That's all for the day folks!  One more week!  I hope that you are all doing well and ready to wrap up the school year!  I miss you all very much.  Stay safe and take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

5-29-2020 PPT

AP European History Summer Homework

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

For those of you who have signed up to take AP European History please find the summer homework for that class linked below.  I will also be posting it on the side column to the right.  It has you do a variety of tasks in order to prepare for AP Euro in the fall.  This includes a European Map (you should get this no problem!), examining some Art, Reading a text, and Defining some vocabulary terms.  Make sure you take the time this summer to complete this so that you will be ready to go in the Fall!  I miss you all!  Hope you are well!

Mr. Marchetti

AP European History Summer Homework

May 27 - Beyond Our Differences

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back from a long weekend!  I hope that you are all doing well and enjoyed an extra day of rest.  We are getting so close to the end of the school year!  We only have a couple of things going on and then we are wrapped.  I am sad that we were unable to finish out together but I am proud of the work that you have been doing.  Today we will be wrapping up our religion unit with a video that will discuss how all religions are more similar than different.  I think its a nice hopeful message that we can finish the year on.  Let's get to it!

Objectives:

1. Analyze the similarities and differences among the World Religions and discuss how they are related

Agenda:

1. Watch Beyond Our Differences
1. Beyond Our Differences Questions

Homework:

1. Beyond Our Differences Questions due Friday before 11:59PM
2. Current Event Map due June 1
1. Should include CE #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15

That's all for the day folks!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

5-27-2020 PPT

May 22 - Christianity in America Part 2

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and hope you are all doing great!  Today we will be wrapping up our look at Christianity in America, specifically looking at how it has impacted the modern world around us.  This includes the debate between evolution and creationism which has embroiled American social and political culture for the last one hundred years.  Let's get down to business!

Objectives:

1. Analyze the impact of Christianity on the history of the United States and American culture

Agenda:

1. Christianity in Modern America (Background)
1. Christianity in America Graphic Organizer

Homework:

1. Christianity in America Graphic Organizer due Tonight before 11:59PM
2. Current Event Map due June 1
1. Should include CE #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that you are well and looking forward to a long weekend!  No "school" on Monday for Memorial day!  Take care everyone, I miss you very much.

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

5-22-2020 PPT

May 20 - Christianity in America Part 1

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and hope you are all doing well!  We have another remote lesson today!  This week we will be discussing the role of Christianity in America.  Today we will look at the history of Christianity in America and then on Friday we will be discussing modern issues that deal with Christianity in America.  This is a very important and interesting topic.  I hope you are all well!

Objectives:

1. Analyze the impact of Christianity on the history of the United States and American culture

Agenda:

1. History of Christianity in America (Background)
1. Christianity in America Graphic Organizer

Homework:

1. Christianity in America Graphic Organizer due Friday before 11:59PM
2. Current Event Map due June 1
1. Should include CE #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15

That's all for the day folks!  I miss everyone very much!  I hope that you are continuing to be well and staying safe during these troubled times.  Take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

5-20-2020 PPT

May 18 - Asia Map Test

Hello ladies and gentlemen

Welcome back!  Today is the Asia Map test day!  This is the most challenging of the map tests (except for the final) and so I hope that you have been preparing!  Take the time between today and tomorrow to sit down and take the test.  Don't forget that you have a Current Event due tonight as well!  I hope that you are all doing well and having a great day!  I miss you all!

Objective:

1. Locate political and physical features of Asia

Agenda:

1. Asia Map test

Homework:

1. Current Event #15 due TONIGHT! (Event from Asia/Oceania) 
1. THIS IS OUR LAST CURRENT EVENT FOR THE YEAR!
2. Current Event Mapping Instructions (due June 1)
1. Add CE #15 to the same map you did CE #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that everyone does well on the test.  I hope that you are all doing great and handling the shelter in place as best you can.  I think about you all often and hope taht you are doing well.  Take care everyone!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

5-18-2020 PPT