December 10

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be doing an activity to begin reviewing for the Final Exam.  Finals are around the corner and it is imperative that you spend the time for all of your classes reviewing whatever information is pertinent and preparing yourself for the Final Exam in your classes.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Create Kahoot Questions
1. Units of Study/Groups
1. Unit 1: Google Drive Instruction
1. NOTE: New Google Apps instruction was taught throughout many of the other units.  Do not overlook that!
2. Unit 2: 5 Themes of Geography
3. Unit 3 Latitude and Longitude and Map Making
4. Unit 4: Columbian Exchange and Biomes
5. Unit 5: (Mini Unit) Intro Writing Workshop (NOT ON FINAL EXAM)
6. Unit 6: Culture
7. Unit 7: Government and Economic Systems 
2. Directions:
1. Count off: 1-6
2. Get in groups
3. Establish a project leader (someone that will create a Kahoot! Account, turn in the assignment, and transfer the questions to Kahoot!)
4. Groups must create a minimum of 10 questions (10 pts. EC) and up to 20 questions (20 pts. EC)
5. On the Google Doc, groups must indicate the group leader and who wrote twhat questions
6. Due: 45 minutes into class
3. Resources 
1. Fall Semester Study Guide 
2. Kahoot! Extra Credit Master Form
3. Old PPTs (From the entire year, be sure to look through them to examine notes from all units)
2. Play Units 1 and 2 Kahoot! in class

Homework:

1. Study for Finals
2. Last call on missing assignments (see me no later than tomorrow!)

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  There is a light at the end of the tunnel!  We will be on our December break before you know it.  Just stick with it and persevere!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

PS - To Support Journalism, here is a survey they would like you to take.  It is anonymous and purely to support research for an article they are publishing.

Journalism Substance Abuse Survey

December 8

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be finishing our discussion on Political elections and then we will review the survey data regarding the political beliefs of students throughout our classes.  We are on our final regular week before Final Exams so keep up with all your work and stay on top of it.  Before you now it we will all be on break!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Finish Political Election Discussion
2. Review survey data

Homework:

1. NONE

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Hope you all are having a reasonable time getting ready for finals!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

December 7

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we present our Ideal Society Projects and we will be talking about the upcoming Presidential Elections.  Your homework for the night will be to take a political ideology quiz so you can find out where you are on the political spectrum.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

1. Present Ideal Society Projects
2. Political Spectrum Discussion
3. Presidential Election Discussion

Homework:

1. Take the Political Issues Quiz 
2. Fill out the form embedded below with the results of the quiz

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I look forward to discussing the various political ideas further with you.

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

December 3

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be working on our Ideal Society projects.  With 2-3 people you will need to use your imagination and creativity, as well as your knowledge and understanding of different government and economic types, in order to create a functional social structure.  Be sure to follow ALL directions CLOSELY in order to receive full credit.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Project Work Time: Ideal Society
2. Ideal Society Presentations

Homework:

1. NONE

5th period - As I will not be in class tomorrow, be sure to complete the project and be ready to present when I see you again next week.  Please be aware that I expect you to be on your best behavior while I am away.  If you finish early, please examine the Presidential Election PPT and take notes. 

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I can't wait to see what you come up with.

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Decembr 1

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be discussing and reviewing your notes and answers to the video questions on government and economic systems.  After we do that we will be starting mini project where you explore creating your own country!  Should be interesting!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #28
2. Review: Govt./Econ. Notes
3. Project: Ideal Society

Homework:

1. NONE

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  We will be finishing the Ideal Society project on Tuesday.

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

November 30

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back from our little Thanksgiving holiday!  I hope that you all had a good one!  We are on a short 3 week clock until the end of the semester so make sure to stay on top of your classes and assignments!  Today in class we will be reviewing the Culture Quiz and then you will be working independently to study the different forms of Government and Economic systems in the world around us.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #27
2. Review Culture Quiz
3. Independent Notes: Government and Economic Systems
1. Watch the EdPuzzle Video below and answer the questions on a separate piece of paper
2. In case the embedded video below does not work, here is the link:
1. https://edpuzzle.com/media/565b79ed250c28ee4d49230e

Homework:

1. Finish Notes/EdPuzzle
1. Come prepared to ask questions and discuss tomorrow!  I will be very disappointed if you do not have some good thoughts to share with the class tomorrow!

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I hope you all have a great day!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

November 25

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we are taking our Culture Quiz!  I hope you've been studying.  Afterward we will relax a little before leaving for break.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Culture Quiz!

Homework:

1. NONE!  Enjoy Thanksgiving!

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  Have a wonderful and enjoyable Thanksgiving!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

November 23

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be doing a final culture activity, creating a culture collage!  Don't forget that we also have a Culture quiz on Wednesday!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #26
2. Project: Culture Collage
1. Culture Collage Directions
1. File --> Page Set Up --> Custom --> 24x20
2. Share with your Ferengi Partner and make comments following the directions.

Homework:

1. Study for Culture Quiz!
1. Culture & Personal Culture
2. Discuss Culture & Etiquette Project
3. Etiquette Project Day 2
4. Culture Discussion Part 3 - Etiquette Project Gallery Walk
5. Etiquette Paragraphs

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Hope you are ready for a short wonderful Thanksgiving break!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Ferengi Rules of Acquisition
#1 Once you have their money, never give it back
#9 Opportunity plus instinct equals profit
#34 War is good for business
#35 Peace is good for business
#74 Knowledge equals profit
#76 Every once in a while, declare peace. It confuses the hell out of your enemies
Just for fun :)

November 19

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be wrapping up our Etiquette discussion and practicing some of those writing skills with a comparative paragraph.  Keep in mind we will be having a culture quiz next week (most likely on Wednesday but check back for details!).  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the week.

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #25
2. Analysis of Etiquette: Whole Class
3. Comparative Paragraph: Individual
1. Comparison Paragraph Template 
2. Format to Chicago Style
1. Times New Roman 12 point font
2.  Title page
1. Title, Name, Class Period
3. Page Numbers (DO NOT number the Title Page)
4. Double Spaced
3. Write your one paragraph comparison following the Guidelines
1. Compare and contrast the differences and similarities between the country you researched and the etiquette of a country in a different region in the world
2. You must mention three of the Etiquette qualities in your response. (Greetings, Dining, Family, or Misc.)
4. Submit to Google Classroom in class!
4. Closure #5

Homework:

1. NONE!

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I look forward to seeing progress in your writing skills!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

November 17

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be finishing our Culture notes and then participating in a Gallery Walk.  The Gallery Walk will be a method for presenting your Etiquette projects and taking notes on those presented by your peers.  We will be doing a writing activity comparing cultural etiquette on Thursday!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Discuss: Culture
1. Culture Recap
2. How cultures interact
2. Activity: Etiquette Project Gallery Walk
3. Closure #4

Homework:

1. NONE

That's all for today!  Hope you have a great one ladies and gentlemen!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

November 16

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class you will have time to work on and complete your Etiquette projects.  These projects are due TOMORROW and you will be presenting to the class through a gallery walk format.  Use your time well in class today!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Finish: Etiquette Project
1. Etiquette Project Directions 
2. Etiquette Country List 
1. Website Resources:
2. World Culture Encyclopedia 
3. Culture Profiles  
2. Closure #4

Homework:

1. Finish Etiquette Project and be ready to present TOMORROW

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  Good luck!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

November 12

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be starting our etiquette project after continuing our discussion regarding human cultures.  This is an awesome and interesting topic and I hope you all learn something new.  I look forward to seeing you all again soon!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources.

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #24
2. Discuss: Culture
1. How is it exemplified?
3. Activity: Etiquette Project
1. Etiquette Project Directions 
2. Etiquette Country List 
3. Website Resources:
1. World Culture Encyclopedia 
2. Culture Profiles 

Homework:

1. Finish Etiquette Project Research

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Keep up the good work!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

November 9

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will begin our study of human culture.  This can be a very interesting and informative unit, especially if you spend the time to get involved!  We will be discussing culture and taking a personal look at it.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. CE & Biome Quiz Review
2. Warm-Up #23
3. Discuss: Culture
1. What it is!
4. Activity: Personal Culture
1. Worksheet #1 Features of Culture 
2. Worksheet #2 Everyone has a Culture 
5. Closure #3

Homework:

1. None

 That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Hope you all have a wonderful Veteran's Day!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

November 5

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be will be wrapping up our introductory writing activity.  After that we will be taking a quiz on the Columbian Exchange and Biomes.  Good luck today!  I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources.

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #22
2. Day 3 - Workshop: Introductory Writing
3. Quiz Columbian Exchange and Biomes

Homework:

1. NONE

Take care you all!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

November 3

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be working on our Introductory Writing Workshop. Today you will examine your prompt and prepare yourself to write your Introductory paragraph.  First you will deconstruct the parts of your introductory paragraph, then you will write your rough drafts and get two others to peer review them.  On Friday you will look at the suggestions of your peers and write a final draft (you will only have 20 minutes to do so).  You will also have a Columbian Exchange and Biomes Quiz on Friday.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources.

Agenda:

1. Day 2 - Intro Writing Workshop
1. Intro to Writing Worksheet
1.  File --> Make a Copy
2. Rename "P(1, 3, or 5)_LastNameFirstInitial_Intro Writing Worksheet"
3. Will be submitted to Google Classroom
2. Transition Words and Phrases Sheet

Essay Prompts by Period

1st Period - How did the Columbian Exchange impact the biomes and human characteristics of the world today?

3rd Period - How did the history of map making and the different biomes and climate types affect the trade of goods in the Columbian Exchange?  Give an example of each of the Five themes of geography and how it supports your answer.

5th Period - Describe the Five Themes of Geography and the development of map making, how did they spark the Columbian Exchange and our understanding of biomes and climates?

Homework:

1. Study for Columbian Exchange and Biomes Quiz
1. Columbian Exchange PPT 
2. Biomes PPT 

That's all for today.  Make sure you are working diligently as you will have only today to do the bulk of your work.  The final draft of this must be accomplished in class on Friday.

I look forward to seeing you all again soon!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

November 2

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be starting our Introductory writing workshop.  This will prepare you for writing a thesis and outlining your arguments for historical writing.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Finish Prompt Creation Activity
2. Warm-Up #21
3. Introductory Writing Workshop
1. Intro to Writing Worksheet

Essay Prompts by Period

1st Period - How did the Columbian Exchange impact the biomes and human characteristics of the world today?

3rd Period - How did the history of map making and the different biomes and climate types affect the trade of goods in the Columbian Exchange?  Give an example of each of the Five themes of geography and how it supports your answer.

5th Period - Describe the Five Themes of Geography and the development of map making, how did they spark the Columbian Exchange and our understanding of biomes and climates?

Homework:

1. NONE

 That's all for today!  Good luck in the Rain! :)

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Interesting article about a potentially devastating earthquake in the future

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Just in case you were interested wanted to share this article about a potentially catastrophic earthquake that could happen in the Pacific Northwest. 

The Really Big One

Let me know what you think!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

October 29

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be finishing our Biome Spreadsheets and then starting an introductory writing activity.  With this activity you will be creating your own writing prompt in groups and then you will begin working on some of the most basic, but important, writing skills.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #20
2. Finish Web/Textbook Quest: Biomes
1. Directions PPT 
2. Key Vocabulary
1. Biomes
2. Climate
3. Weather
4. Latitude Zones
1. Low
2. Mid
3. High
5. Vegetation
3. Review: Semester Content
4. Discuss & Create: Essay Prompts
5. Closure #9

Homework:

1. Turn in Spreadsheet to Google Classroom

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  Have a wonderful weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

October 27

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

I will be absent today in class ladies and gentlemen.  Please be sure to treat the substitute with respect and follow all instructions.  For today's activity you must use a chrome book and the spreadsheet that you created in class last Thursday.  You will be searching the textbook and web for information to fill out your spreadsheet.  If you complete your spreadsheet in class then work on the Comparison Reading, which is due tonight at 11:59 pm.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.  I look forward to seeing you all again Thursday!

Agenda:

1. Web/Textbook Quest
1. Check out a Chromebook and a Textbook
2. Access Today's PPT
3. Fill out your spreadsheet from the information in the textbook and online
1. Use the textbook as your first point of contact (CH 2.1 & 2.2)
2. Online at Blue Planet Biomes
4. The spreadsheet will be due Friday night and we will take time in class to finish it on Thursday
2. Finish Biome Comparison Reading

Homework:

1. Turn in Biome Comparison Reading to Google Classroom by 11:59 pm tonight!

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Hope you get a lot of work done while I am away.  I look forward to seeing you again soon!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

October 26

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be comparing biomes.  This will continue our unit discussing how the Columbian Exchange connected the world like never before possible.  We will be spending a little time on biomes and examining how they impact the world around us.  Below you will find our agenda, resources, and homework for the day.

Agenda:

1. Turn in Columbian Exchange Maps
2. Warm-Up #19
3. Start: Reading - Comparing Biomes
1. File --> Make a Copy
2. Re-Title --> "P(1, 3 or 5)_LastNameFirstInitial_Reading Comparing Biomes"
4. Closure

Homework:

1. Turn in Reading Assignment (Due Tuesday Night)
2. Make sure you have a formatted spreadsheet for the sub (Tuesday) 
1. Remember that I will be gone on Tuesday for a professional development...joy...

 That's all for today.  Have a good one ladies and gentlemen!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

October 22

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will finish our Columbian Exchange Maps (Hopefully) and depending on how hard you were working in class I either collected them today or they are due Monday.  After that we worked on a Google Spreadsheet tutorial and practiced making our own spreadsheets.  Finally (time permitting) we began discussing biomes.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Finish: Columbian Exchange Mapping (30 minutes)
2. Warm-Up #18
3. Google Apps Instruction: Google Spreadsheet
4. Discuss: Biomes & Climate Zones

Resources:

1. Watch the Google Spreadsheet Tutorial and follow the instructions to create your own spreadsheet
1. Google Spreadsheet Tutorial Part 1

1. This first video should show you the basics and set you up to create your first spreadsheet
1.  Watch the second tutorial to finish completing your biomes spreadsheet
1. Google Spreadsheet Tutorial Part 2

1. This second video should allow you to finish setting up your climate and biomes spreadsheet and be ready for the webquest next week.

Homework:

1. Maybe....depends on if you were working hard on your Columbian Exchange Maps during class!
1. 1st period due Monday (Good work today!) 
2. 3rd Period due Monday (Good work today!)

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

October 20

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be finishing our discussion and reading on the Columbian Exchange.  After that we will begin a mapping activity where we will illustrate the goods transferred through the Columbian Exchange.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #17
2. Finish Readings & Annotations
3. Mapping: Columbian Exchange
4. Closure

Homework:

1. Submit Readings with Annotation to Google Classroom

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Always a pleasure to see you all.

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

October 19

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will begin taking a look at the Columbian Exchange.  One of the most important historical events following the "discovery" of the Americas.  This will lead us into our further review of the world and how it works through a geographical understanding. 
Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #15

1. Readings: Columbian Exchange
1. Pre-Reading - Alfred Crosby
2. Full Annotations
1. File --> Make a Copy
2. Retitle --> "P[1, 3, or 5th period]_LastNameFirstinitial_Columbian Exchange Reading"

Homework:

1. Complete 1/2 the readings

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  We are moving on to study a bit of the history of the world.

Take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

October 16

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today is our Homecoming Rally Day!  Woohoo!  It is such a fun filled day y'all I hope you enjoy it!  In class we had our test on Maps and Map Making.  I will try to get those graded and in the grade book in the near future.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Maps and Map Making Test

Homework:

1. NONE

Have a wonderful and safe weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

October 15

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class you have your final day to work on the Court Cartographer Project!  We will start with a small pop quiz and then you will have the rest of the period to work on the project.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Pop Quiz
2. Work day #3: Court Cartographer Project
1. Finish and Turn in today

Homework:

1. Study for Test Friday (Tomorrow!)

Test Study Guide:

1. Latitude, Longitude, and Seasons
2. Time Zones 
3. History of Maps and Map Making
1. Pay attention to the Map Projections!
4. History of Maps and Map Making Reading

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

October 13

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

So unfortunately my car broke down today (Monday) and I am taking tomorrow off to take it to the mechanic and hopefully get it fixed.  You task in class is to work on your Court Cartographer project.  I expect you to devote your time and energy entirely to the project while you are in class.  It is due by the end of the period on Thursday!  You will receive more time to work in class on Thursday before it is due.  Remember that you are being graded on completion, accuracy, and effort.  For those of you interested there is a good deal of extra credit available for going above and beyond the expectations of the assignment.  Be good and stay on task for the sub tomorrow.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Court Cartographer Project Work Time
1. Don't forget to examine the Rubric while working to ensure you are meeting all requirements!

Homework:

1. Be sure you can complete the assignment by the end of the block period on Thursday!
1. continue working at home if you do not think this is possible

A special message from Mr. Thiemann and the Freshmen Class officers

Hi Mr. Thiemann,
I know Elaine has sent you an email regarding a meeting for next week, but we forgot to ask you for a favor: could you tell all your freshmen classes that if they are watching the homecoming skit, to join in on the chant at the end which goes like this: ("YOU" as in the freshmen in the crowd)
We say- who are we?!
YOU say- we are freshmen!!!
We say- who are we??
YOU say- We're perfection!
We say- WHO ARE WE??
YOU say- FRESH-MEN!!!!!!!!

Thanks, and please let them know that we are doing this chant at the end of the skit.
-Megan Ta

Also I hope you checked out the Columbus Day Article I would love to hear your thoughts about it when I return on Thursday!

Hope you all are doing well and have a productive day!  I shall miss you!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Columbus Day alternative

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

If you remember we discussed Christopher Columbus in class on Thursday and it just so happens that tomorrow is Columbus Day!  Oh Joy!  I noticed an article regarding the subject this weekend and decided to share.  Read it if you are interested and let me know what you think!

Columbus Day Aletrnatives

See you Tuesday!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

October 8

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we are reviewing the History of Maps and Map Making.  This should be mostly a review for you (if you did your assignment the day I was absent!) and we should be able to get through it quick.  After that we are starting our Court Cartographer project!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources.

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #14
2. Discuss/Review: History of Map Making
3. Introduce:  Court Cartographer Project
1. Court Cartographer Directions
1. For this assignment you will need to draw a map illustrating the information provided in the fictional letter from the fictional explorer Luigi Bartolini
2. Be sure to annotate the letter and keep close track of the details provided by the explorer.
2. Court Cartographer Rubric
1. Examine the rubric closely and be sure to follow it to achieve full credit!  
2. Exceptional levels of effort and creativity may earn extra credit. 

Homework:

1. NONE

 That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Do not neglect your Court Cartographer assignments!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Flash Tonight!

Hello ladies and gentlemen!

Just a quick shout out to my favorite TV show The Flash!  First episode of season 2 starts tonight at 8!  Woohoo!  If you enjoy the Flash let me know :)

October 6

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be creating a Time Zone wheel.  We will review the Time Zones and then go over the directions.  This is our last day taking a look at Time Zones, on Thursday we will be moving forward and discussing Maps and Map making.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #14
2. Review: Time Zones
3. Project: Time Zones

Homework:

1. Finish project if you did not do it in class.

Resources



That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Get ready for the Court Cartographer project on Thursday (another creative activity!).

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

October 5

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back from the break!  We have a lot of good stuff that we will be jumping in to now that we have returned from the break!  Today we will be starting our examination of time zones.  This will layer more parts to our understanding of maps and map making.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Seating Change
2. Warm-Up #13
3. Discuss: Time Zones

Homework:

1. NONE!

Resources:

1. Time Zone Resource 
2. Time Zone Map 

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  We will be working on a Time Zone project tomorrow in class.

It is wonderful to see you all again ladies and gentlemen!  Hope you all enjoyed your first day back!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

September 24

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we are beginning our discussion on Latitude and Longitude.  We will be taking some notes and then doing some practice to enshrine our understanding of the coordinate plane.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.  Have a wonderful week off!

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #12
2. Discuss: Latitude and Longitude
3. Practice: Latitude and Longitude

Homework:

1. NONE

Have a great week off everyone!  Get some rest and relaxation in!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

September 22

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be wrapping up our Virtual Campus Tour Activity.  You must complete the activity and turn it in to Google Classroom by the end of the period today!  Make sure you use your time wisely.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources.

Agenda:

1. Day #4 Publishing
1. Virtual Campus Tour 
2. Leland Campus Map Template
3. Submit to Google Classroom
4. Don't forget about Extra Credit!

Homework:

1. NONE

 That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I look forward to checking out your digital campus maps!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

September 21

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be continuing to work on our Virtual Campus Tour.  Last week you collected data by walking around campus and writing it down.  Today you will be taking that data and you will be transferring it onto the Digital Campus Map.  Remember when working on this that there is extra credit available for going above and beyond the stated directions!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Day #3: Virtual Campus Tour
1. Directions for Virtual Campus Tour
2. Data Transfer
1. You will be using the Leland Campus Map Template to create your Virtual Campus Tour
2. At a minimum you must include all the places that you located on your physical map, as well as images as listed in the directions above.
3. There is the potential for great Extra Credit if you are willing to go above and beyond the directions for the Virtual Campus Tour
1. Create a PDF of the School Map with as many "frills" as you can
1. "Frills" = extras (examples would be links to useful resources for Leland High School Students, create your own art work/animations/gifs/movies to embed within your tour, make it creative and interactive!)
2. Closure

Homework:

1. Catch up on classwork if behind

That's all for today folks!  Hope you are all doing well.  We will wrap up this activity tomorrow in class.

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

September 17 - 153rd Anniversary of Battle of Antietam

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

It is wonderful to see you all again today!  I missed you while away at my District training.  I would have MUCH rather been in class with you all!  I hope that you were all able to complete the Early Map Making Reading and Annotation.  Just a reminder that tomorrow (Friday the 18th) marks the end of the first 6-week grading period!  This is especially important for all of you Fall athletes as it will determine your academic eligibility for playing your sports!  Today we begin our mapping of Leland's campus and creating a virtual campus tour.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #9
2. Finish Virtual Tour Day #1:
1. Technology tutorial
3. Virtual Tour Day #2:  
1. Directions for Virtual Campus Tour
2. Data Collection
1. You will be traveling around the campus in your table groups
2. While traveling you will be completing the physical copy of the Leland Campus map
1. Each group will start in a different location
2. Try to avoid other groups while mapping the campus so that we DO NOT DISTURB other classes in progress
3. It MUST include everything listed in the Virtual Campus Tour Directions 
4. At least ONE person in each table group must have a smart phone and be able to use it to take and upload pictures to Google Drive
5. You will have approximately 35 minutes to complete your physical maps of the campus
6. Once you have completed your Data Collection, return to class and you can begin your Data Transfer
3. Data Transfer
1. You will be using the Leland Campus Map Template to create your Virtual Campus Tour
2. At a minimum you must include all the places that you located on your physical map, as well as images as listed in the directions above.
3. There is the potential for great Extra Credit if you are willing to go above and beyond the directions for the Virtual Campus Tour
1. Create a PDF of the School Map with as many "frills" as you can
1. "Frills" = extras (examples would be links to useful resources for Leland High School Students, create your own art work/animations/gifs/movies to embed within your tour, make it creative and interactive!)
4. There will be time to finish this activity on Monday/Tuesday of next week.

Homework:

1. Catch up with any missing class-work!

 That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that you do well on your Project and be sure to follow all directions!!!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

PS - It's Constitution Day!

Update your google Docs! - Default Font to Times New Roman Size 12

September 15 - Sub Day

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

It saddens my heart that I am not with you all today.  Please be on your best behavior for the sub and follow all directions they give.  When I return on Thursday we will begin working on our Virtual Campus Tour project.  Below you will find everything you need to work today, including our agenda, resources, and homework.

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #9 (Answer in your Warm-Ups!)
1. Prompt: Mapmaking
2. What tools do you think early mapmakers (cartographers) used in order to create maps? How accurate do you think early maps were?  Why?
2. Early Mapmaking Reading Activity
1. First create a copy for yourself (in your Google Drive Account)
1. File --> Make a Copy
2. Rename --> "P(1, 3, or 5)_LastNameFirstInitial_Early Mapmaking"
2. Second Read the directions
1. The following is a reading to teach you more about the history of cartography (map making).  It should give you a better perspective about the progression map making has taken throughout the ages.
2. Directions: Read and annotate (take notes) on the following document.  Then answer the questions and submit to Google Classroom today by 3:00pm!  The first section is annotated for you.
1. The reading is fairly extensive and requires you to take it apart as chunks.  I strongly recommend that you read it one section at a time and after you have read each section, go back and make your annotations in the space provided.  You may also need to use the highlight tool as well as the comment tool to assist you in better taking the notes.
2. DO NOT forget about the summary questions at the end of the document!  I expect to see these completed as well as the primary annotations.
3. If you finish the Early Mapmaking Article with time to spare here is what you should do:
1. SUBMIT TO GOOGLE CLASSROOM!
2. Work on any other school work that you need to finish
3. Read a comic book (There are many in my classroom...have you noticed?)
4. Read your own book
5. do something artistic...doodle
6. Stare aimlessly into space

Homework - NONE!
                      Be sure that you submitted your assignments to Google Classroom!

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I look forward to seeing you upon my return!

Heghlu'meH QaQ jajvam!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

September 14

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today we finished our "Guess Where" activity and began going over the instructions for mapping our Leland Campus!  This should be a fun and interactive way for you to learn your way around the school.  Hope you all enjoy!  Below you will find the agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Agenda:

1. "Guess Where" gallery walk
2. Warm-Up
3. Start: Virtual Campus Tour
1. Instructions/Directions
2. Technology Tutorial

Homework:

1. NONE

Lots of work to do coming up!  Hope you are all ready to go ;)

Hope you had a great weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

September 10

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be doing a wrap up activity for the Five Themes of Geography.  You will be working in groups to create a scavenger hunt for your fellow students.  In your groups you will choose a location (keep it secret from the other groups!) and create clues for others to identify your location using the Five Themes of Geography.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources.

Agenda:

1. Finish Fairy Tale Presentations
2. Finish Presentation Closure
3. Start: "Guess Where" Activity
1. Use the Guess Where Worksheet 
2. One person create a document for the group
1. File --> Make a Copy
2. Rename --> "P(1, 3, or 5)_each group member's name_Guess Where Activity"
3. Share with group members

Homework:

1. Submit to Google Classroom (if necessary)

Depending on our timing we will finish this activity on Monday!  Have a great weekend ladies and gentlemen!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

September 8

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be continuing (and hopefully finishing) our Fairy Tale Presentations.  Once you have finished your presentation do not forget to submit it to Google Classroom!  Below you will find our agenda, resources, and homework for the day.

Agenda:

1. Finish Fairy Tale Presentations
2. Closure

Homework:

1. NONE
2. Submit your Presentation to Google Classroom once you have finished your presentation.

Have a great day ladies and gentlemen!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

September 4

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be starting our Fairy Tale Presentations.  This will likely take more than one day to complete so I hope that you are prepared!

Agenda:

1. Storytelling Practice
2. Presentations

Homework:

1. NONE

Have a great three day weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

September 3

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class you will be continuing to work on your Five Themes Fairy Tale projects.  You will have the bulk of the period to do so, after we review the project timeline and expectations.  Below you will find our agenda, resources, and homework.

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #7
2. Storytelling Practice
3. Project Work Time

Homework:

1. Components 1 and 2 are due by 11:59 tonight!
1. Country Research and Fairy Tale Rewrite (on the same document)
2. Submit to Google Classroom
1. The owner of the document should submit it for the group
2. Don't forget to include ALL group member names on the document!
1. No Name --> No Credit
2. Finish Story Book and be prepared to present tomorrow!

That's it for today!  Keep on working with your projects ladies and gentlemen!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

September 1

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class was your first major work day on the fairy tale project.  You and your partner(s) needed to make solid progress on finishing the worksheet component and rewriting your fairy tale.  You will have another work day on Thursday, where you should be working on the Fairy Tale Book component.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.  Happy working!

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #6
2. Storytelling practice
3. Project Work Time
4. Closure

 Homework:

1. Finish working on the fairy tale rewrite!  Be ready to work on the story book component in class on Thursday
2. Remember we will be starting presentations on Friday!

Hope you are all enjoying our first big project!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

August 27

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will finish filling out our Five Themes of Geography graphic organizer and begin our Five Themes Fairy Tale Project (My Favorite!).  This project will be our main focus for the next week and is worth a significant number of points so please be sure to put your best effort forward!  Below you will find our agenda, resources, and homework for our project.

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up
2. Finish: 5 Themes of Geography
3. Intro:  Fairy Tale Project
1. Assign Teams
2. Assign Countries

Homework:

1. NONE!

Fairy Tale Project Resources:

Fairy Tale Assignment Sheet

• One partner open the document and create a copy
• File --> Make a Copy
• Share it with your partner
• Title --> "P(1, 3, or 5)_LastNameFirstInitial_Fairy Tale Project"
• Find it in your Google Drive --> Shared with me
• You will be working on this document simultaneously!
• While filling out the worksheet be sure to differentiate the work being done by each partner.
• Partner 1
• Partner 2  
• Each partner should complete a similar amount of work.

Fairy Tale Grading Rubric

Resources:

• CIA World Factbook
• My personal favorite
• Country Culture Grams 
• Excellent resource (but not all links work sometimes)
• Factmonster - Countries

Some Examples of Final Products

• Italian Fairy Tale 
• Argentina Fairy Tale 
• Italian Robin Hood 
• South Africa Fairy Tale 
• Greek Fairy Tale 

I'm looking to see how you all tackle this first major project!  Take care and I look forward to seeing you all again!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

August 25

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will begin our first major content unit, the Five Themes of Geography.  We will be starting with a quick conceptual mapping activity and then filling in a graphic organizer while discussing the Five Themes of Geography.  Below you will find our agenda, resources, and homework for the day.

Agenda:

1. Table Group Activity: Map of the World
2. Discuss: Five Themes of Geography
3. Closure

Homework:

1. NONE!

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  On Thursday we will be starting our first major project (Five Themes Fairy Tales!), come prepared to work and get creative!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

August 24

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be talking about growth mindset and grit, two factors that can greatly improve your academic and professional success.  Below you will find our agenda, resources, and homework for the day.  I hope you are all ready as we are beginning to move into the content realm of our course this semester after finishing our presentations and digital tutorials.

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #4

1. View and discuss: growth vs. fixed mindset
2. Poster Creation: growth vs. fixed mindset
3. Closure

 Homework:

1. NONE!  Huzzah!

That's it for today ladies and gentlemen!  We will be introducing the five themes of geography tomorrow.  I look forward to seeing you all then!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

August 20

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be introducing our partners through a formal presentation.

Agenda

1. Presentation Prep Time
2. Partner Introductions

Homework:

1. Submit to Google Classroom by 11:59 tonight!
1. Partner Presentation
2. Paragraph About Me
3. "My Classmates" Notes

Enjoy your weekend ladies and gentlemen!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

August 18

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today's class will have us examining the Google Presentation tools and creating a Google Presentation Introducing our partners to the class.  Below you will find our agenda and resources for class today!

Agenda

1. Warm-Up #3
2. Discuss: Google Presentation
3. Presentation: Partner Introduction Activity
1. Follow the Presentation Guideline Tool to help you create a Great Presentation
2. Create a 5 slide presentation about your partner
3. Make sure you get partner approval for ALL slides
4. Each slide should have at least 1 picture (Keep it classy)
5. When you finish your individual presentation, create one group presentation (hint: copy and paste slides into a new presentation)
6. SUBMIT individual presentation to Google Classroom

Homework:

1. Finish Presentation

Also if you are interested in traveling to Europe over Spring Break there will be a meeting in G-3 this Thursday evening at 6:30.  It's a great opportunity!  Check it out if you are interested.

We will be presenting on Thursday ladies and gentlemen so make sure that all of your work is ready to go!  You will have 10 minutes (probably) in class on Thursday to finalize details before your presentation.

Take care ladies and gentlemen!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

August 17

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be continuing our practice with Google Drive and Google Production Tools.  We will be completing our About Me Paragraph and continuing on to the next portion of this activity.  The Agenda, Resources, and Homework can be found below.

Agenda:

1. Warm-Up #2
1.  


The Colbert Report
Get More: Comedy Central,Funny Videos,Funny TV Shows
2. Finish About Me Paragraph

Homework:

1. NONE!  Huzzah! 

Have a great day ladies and gentlemen!  I will see you all tomorrow!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

August 13

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

So today in class we will begin our Google Drive practice!  Woohoo!  We will be doing a lot today, BUT most of it is fairly straight forward and should be a simple review/practice for most of you.  Below you will find the agenda with the pertinent links that you need for the lesson today.

Agenda

1. Submit HW (If not already done)
2. Warm-Up
3. Discuss Google Drive and Chromebooks
4. Practice Google Docs
5. Start: About Me Paragraph

HW - NONE! (Enjoy!)

I look forward to seeing you all again soon!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

August 12

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today was your first day of High School!  Yay!  This is an amazing class that is going to give you a ton of skills for your future academic career.  I can't wait to get to know you all more and walk you through the joys of history and geography!

Today in class we kept it simple.  We reviewed our Syllabus and discussed the Chromebook policies.  We use Chromebooks extensively in this course (daily) and throughout the year we will practice using digital tools.

Here's what you need to do tonight:

1. Follow the instructions below to sign up for Remind.com
2. Sign up for a Google Classroom account
1. You need to sign up using your SJUSD account (if yours does not work, let me know and I will get yours working)
1. username: s(student ID #)@sjusd.org
2. password: 6 digit birthday
2. Class Codes
1. 1st Period - 7ysu4oq
2. 3rd Period - yrjxmtt
3. 5th Period - smhau2
3. Submit the Sample Assignment
3. Review syllabus with parents, sign it, and bring it to class ready to return!

Our digital journey begins tomorrow!   I look forward to seeing you all again soon!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Welcome!

Hello all incoming Freshmen!

I am super excited to meet you all soon!  This is a fun, rigorous, and useful course to start off your high school career.  In it, we will learn all the digital and technology tools to help you be successful in your academic careers.  We will also working with geography, culture, and history throughout the year.
The first thing I would like you do is sign up for a Remind account.  Just follow the instructions below:

I look forward to meeting you all soon!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

AP Euro Summer Homework

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we finished up our Africa & Latin America Practice Tests and then enjoyed some down time afterward.  Don't forget that we will be having our final practice test (Asia) on Monday and then Final Exams begin on Tuesday!

If you have registered for AP European History there is some summer homework so please check out the PDF below.  Be sure to read through the directions thoroughly!

APEH Summer Homework

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

California's Drought

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we finished watching our documentaries and had discussions that ranged from the state of ISIS to California's drought.  I found some articles that you might be interested in regarding the future of California if the drought continues (as it probably will) without getting better.

California's Drought Future

Some Idea's from Australia

Have a great weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Europe Trip - Courtesy of Mrs. Paulazzo & Mr. Barros

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

I just wanted to share with you an excellent opportunity made available by Mrs. Paulazzo and Mr. Barros.  See the details below if you are interested!

Europe Tour Brochure

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Dear Students and Families,

International travel is one way to truly bring the classroom to life, offer students a better understanding of the world, enable them to build self-confidence and develop 21st Century skills.  Much of what students will experience will reinforce curriculum presented in the following courses: World Cultures, World History, Government, Economics, all English/Language Arts classes and World Language courses.  In addition, collegiate admissions boards look very highly on study abroad experiences. Student travelers display diversity and show that they aren’t afraid to seek out new challenges or put themselves in difficult situations.  This reflects a level of resiliency colleges are looking for in applicants.

“The Europe trip is an enriching experience that allows you to apply skills you learn in Leland internationally.  It is an incredible experience that I would recommend to any student.”
            ~ Q. Thorne, Class 2018
This program is an educational tour to Dublin, Edinburgh, and London in April 2016.  Several students who have traveled with us before have become repeat travelers. The invitation to participate is based on the student’s desire to travel and an informal teacher recommendation and is open to all Leland students.  There is limited space with only 35 spots available on a first-come basis.

We will be hosting an informational meeting on Thursday, May 28 at 6:30 PM in room G-3 (located in the portables by the front of the teacher lot along Camden avenue) to answer all of your questions. If you are interested in participating in this program the early registration deadline is June 10 and the final deadline to enroll is September 30, 2015.  You can lock in the lowest price and reserve your spot by registering online at the meeting with only $95 towards your tour so please plan to bring a form of payment with you when you attend. During the meeting we will also discuss fundraising opportunities activities we will be doing.

If you would like to look at more details about the tour, please see the attached document and visit our tour website at http://www.eftours.com/1693818CM

Remember that this is meeting for all nominees hoping to participate and space on the tour will be limited. Please Email an RSVP to SPaulazzo@sjusd.org, Subject: Travel 2106 by Wednesday, May 27.
Warmest Wishes,

Suzanne Paulazzo and Christopher Barros
Social Studies and World Languages

May 20

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we discussed the conflict in Israel & Palestine and then began watching a documentary.

Just a quick note.  For next week's practice Map Tests here is the schedule:

Wednesday - North America and Europe

Friday - Africa and Latin America

Monday (June 1) - Asia

Start studying!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

May 18

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class you should have worked on and completed your final Current Event.

Current Event #10 should be on any newsworthy event from around the world.

Current Event #10 Worksheet

Remember you need to make a copy and title it P(2 or 6)_first and last name_Current Event #10

Remember to review any comments I made on your previous Current Events to avoid making the same mistake twice! 

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

May 15

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class you had time to work on your Middle East Timelines.  Make sure you turn them in to Google Classroom by tonight at midnight!

We are nearing finals so make sure to stay on task and study hard ladies and gentlemen!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Digital Asia Maps

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Sorry i didn't get these up earlier.  Here are digital copies of the Asia Map Packet

Australia Political & Physical

East Asia Political

East Asia Physical

South Asia Political

South Asia Physical

Southwest Asia Political

Southwest Asia Physical

Map test is on Wednesday!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

May 11 - Sub Day

Hello ladies and gentlemen,



I will miss you all today!  I hope that you all have a great day today :)

Make sure you follow the directions below in order to successfully complete your Middle East Timelines.  These timelines will have a similar format to the Africa timelines you completed earlier this semester.

Timeline Template

This is a more comprehensive timeline and may require you to expand the dimensions of the template!  Be creative!





Directions:

1. Create timeline (1300 BCE to 2015 CE) of:
1. Early Israel
1. Kingdom of Israel established
2. Solomon builds the first temple in Jerusalem
2. Roman Rule
1. First Jewish Revolt
2. Second Jewish Revolt
3. Romans rename province Syria Palestina and expels Jews from Jerusalem
3. Muslim Rule
1. Caliph Omar allows Jews to return to Jerusalem
2. First Crusade
3. Ottoman Empire conquers Palestine
4. World Wars
1. Sykes-Picot Agreement
2. Balfour Declaration
3. UN General Assembly passes Resolution 181
5. Modern Conflict
1. 1948 Arab-Israeli War
2. Six-Day War
3. Yom Kippur War
4. First Intifada
5. 2006 Lebanon War
6. Please use a color code for each section!  Use the list of events/concepts
2. For each concept:
1. Identify (Follow the format below):
1. Name of Concept/Event
2. When? (Date)
3. Who (was involved)?
4. What happened?  Be detailed!!!
5. Why (is this important)?
3. Once you have finished collecting your data
1. Include visual documents to support each timeline description (charts/graphs/maps/photographs/political cartoons)

You will be working in groups of 2-3 and will submit your document as a shared work.  Only the original creator will be turning it in so it is important that all of your group member's names appear in the title and the document!

Work hard ladies and gentlemen!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Asia map test

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Just a quick notice that the Asia map test will be on Wednesday when I return!  Working on timeline activities tomorrow. 

See you then!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

May 6

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will begin our Presentations!  Remember to review the rubric below and be very clear about what level you are attempting to achieve.  I am going to be very diligent about looking for which level you are performing at regarding the rubric.

During presentations you will be completing a comparative religions chart (found below).  It is important that you take detailed notes on the chart provided, which will be collected on Friday after all presentations have been concluded.  Because people will be filling out a chart based on your presentation, please be clear and evenly paced in your delivery. 

Comparative Religion Chart

During presentations I will be expecting you to be very familiar and knowledgeable of your topic.  Students will be allowed (and encouraged) to ask questions during your presentations and your ability to answer them will be reflected on your final score for your project. 

I am looking forward to your presentations ladies and gentlemen.

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

	Incomplete (60% credit)	Emerging (75% credit)	Proficient (85% credit)	Distinguished (100% credit)	Total
Organization	Audience cannot understand presentation because there is no sequence of information	Audience has difficulty following presentation because students jump around	Students present information in logical sequence which audience can follow	Students present information in logical, interesting sequence which audience can follow	/20
Subject Knowledge	Student does not have grasp of information; slides have little or no detail, there are multiple inaccuracies.	Students is uncomfortable with information; Slides have minimal detail; there are some inaccuracies.	Student is at ease with information; slides are detailed and mostly accurate.	Student demonstrates full knowledge (more than required); Slides are very detailed and show understanding, with no inaccuracies.	/30
Graphics	Student uses unnecessary graphics or no graphics	Student uses some graphics, graphics do not represent text/presentation	Student’s use graphics and they relate to text/presentation	Student’s graphics represent text/presentation AND are creatively used or go beyond simple graphics (gifs or embedded videos)	/15
Mechanics	Student’s presentation has multiple spelling and/or grammatical errors	Student’s presentation has some spelling and/or grammatical errors	Student’s presentation has minimal spelling and/or grammatical errors	Student’s presentation has NO spelling and/or grammatical errors	/5
Eye Contact	Student reads directly from the Presentation and makes no eye contact with audience	Student makes some eye contact with audience but still mostly reads from Presentation	Student makes eye contact most of the time but still needs to read directly from the Presentation	Student maintains eye contact with audience seldom reading directly from the Presentation	/5
Elocution	Student mumbles, incorrectly pronounces terms, and speaks too quietly to be heard and understood	Student’s voice is low.  Student incorrectly pronounces terms.  Audience has difficulty hearing presentations.	Student’s voice is clear.  Student pronounces most words correctly.  Most audience members can hear presentation.	Student uses a clear voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms so that all members can hear presentations.	/5
				Total Points:	/80