Hello ladies and gentlemen,
Today in class we
reviewed the California Quiz from last week and went over the answers.
After that we participated in an interactive activity where you had to
take a stand (agree or disagree) with 18 statements (we only actually
covered 10 in class). If you were absent today you need to complete the
alternative assignment to gain credit (Explained below) in order to
receive credit for today's activity. After we finished our interactive
activity we took some short notes on the Toulmin method of
argumentation.
Don't forget about your North America Map test on Monday!!!
Have a good weekend ladies and gentlemen,
Live long and prosper,
Mr. Marchetti
18 Statements Alternative Assignment
Friday, January 30, 2015
Monday, January 26, 2015
January 26 - Mapping Monday!
Hello ladies and gentlemen,
Today in class you should have worked on and completed your second Current Event. If and when you completed the Current Event you should have worked on your North America Map Packets.
Don't forget that your North America Test is next Monday (February 2)! Keep on studying!
Current Event #2 should be on a newsworthy event in the United States or Canada.
Current Event #2 Worksheet
Remember you need to make a copy and title it P(2 or 6)_first and last name_Current Event #2
Always great seeing you all today!
Live long and prosper,
Mr. Marchetti
Today in class you should have worked on and completed your second Current Event. If and when you completed the Current Event you should have worked on your North America Map Packets.
Don't forget that your North America Test is next Monday (February 2)! Keep on studying!
Current Event #2 should be on a newsworthy event in the United States or Canada.
Current Event #2 Worksheet
Remember you need to make a copy and title it P(2 or 6)_first and last name_Current Event #2
Always great seeing you all today!
Live long and prosper,
Mr. Marchetti
Friday, January 23, 2015
January 23
Hello ladies and gentlemen,
Today in class we began our Population Reading Assignment and created a simple spreadsheet graph to illustrate human population growth.
Open the document and make a copy of it, renamed it P(2 or 6)_first and last name_Population Reading Activity. You need to finish and submit to Google Classroom by the end of the period.
Population Reading Activity
Population Reading Activity (EDIT)
After you have finished (for homework if you do not finish the Population Reading Activity) follow the directions below to create a population line graph using Google Spreadsheet and submit it to Google Classroom tonight.
Population Line Graph Instructions
We will be debriefing this information either at the end of the period or on Wednesday next week (depending on our time).
Don't forget that we have Mapping Monday on January 26 (you will be expected to complete a Current Event Worksheet and you will also have time to work on your North America Maps)
Have a good weekend!
Live long and prosper,
Mr. Marchetti
Today in class we began our Population Reading Assignment and created a simple spreadsheet graph to illustrate human population growth.
Open the document and make a copy of it, renamed it P(2 or 6)_first and last name_Population Reading Activity. You need to finish and submit to Google Classroom by the end of the period.
Population Reading Activity
Population Reading Activity (EDIT)
After you have finished (for homework if you do not finish the Population Reading Activity) follow the directions below to create a population line graph using Google Spreadsheet and submit it to Google Classroom tonight.
Population Line Graph Instructions
We will be debriefing this information either at the end of the period or on Wednesday next week (depending on our time).
Don't forget that we have Mapping Monday on January 26 (you will be expected to complete a Current Event Worksheet and you will also have time to work on your North America Maps)
Have a good weekend!
Live long and prosper,
Mr. Marchetti
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
January 21
Hello ladies and gentlemen,
Today in class we had a few things that we accomplished. First we took our California Quiz, covering the primary topics and information that was discussed and read over the past couple of weeks. Remember that this was a quiz and that if you want to retake for improved credit you may do so by making an appointment with me for tutorial later this week or early next week. You are eligible for a retake if you received a 13/18 or less.
After the California Quiz you had a few minutes to work on, finish, and turn in your Watershed Activity to Google Classroom. Make sure that if you did not do this in class you turn it in ASAP for late credit (better than NO credit!).
Once we finished those activities we began our discussion on Population, which is our next major unit. We watched a short video and discussed it while taking notes and asking questions.
Hope you had a great day ladies and gentlemen!
Live long and prosper,
Mr. Marchetti
Today in class we had a few things that we accomplished. First we took our California Quiz, covering the primary topics and information that was discussed and read over the past couple of weeks. Remember that this was a quiz and that if you want to retake for improved credit you may do so by making an appointment with me for tutorial later this week or early next week. You are eligible for a retake if you received a 13/18 or less.
After the California Quiz you had a few minutes to work on, finish, and turn in your Watershed Activity to Google Classroom. Make sure that if you did not do this in class you turn it in ASAP for late credit (better than NO credit!).
Once we finished those activities we began our discussion on Population, which is our next major unit. We watched a short video and discussed it while taking notes and asking questions.
Hope you had a great day ladies and gentlemen!
Live long and prosper,
Mr. Marchetti
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
January 14 & 16
Hello ladies and gentlemen,
Today in class the first thing you should have done was finish your California's Gold Project. You spent the first half of class working on and submitting your assignment.
After we finished the California's Gold Project we began working on the California Watershed Activity. This activity required you to work in groups to complete the vocabulary section as well as Part I today in class. You will receive more time on Friday to finish the assignment. Here are the important links that you need for this assignment.
Make a copy of the Watershed Activity Handout and title it - P[2 or 6]_first name of each group member_Watershed Activity
Watershed Activity Handout
Bay Area Water Infrastructure Map
Bay Area Water Fact Sheet
Friday in class you spent the period working in groups of 2-3 to complete the Watershed Activity. You should have been able to complete most of the assignment in class. It must be submitted to Google Classroom.
We will be having a quiz on Wednesday on the California Geography materials that we have discussed and reviewed over the past two weeks. Be prepared!
Live long and prosper,
Mr. Marchetti
Today in class the first thing you should have done was finish your California's Gold Project. You spent the first half of class working on and submitting your assignment.
After we finished the California's Gold Project we began working on the California Watershed Activity. This activity required you to work in groups to complete the vocabulary section as well as Part I today in class. You will receive more time on Friday to finish the assignment. Here are the important links that you need for this assignment.
Make a copy of the Watershed Activity Handout and title it - P[2 or 6]_first name of each group member_Watershed Activity
Watershed Activity Handout
Bay Area Water Infrastructure Map
Bay Area Water Fact Sheet
Friday in class you spent the period working in groups of 2-3 to complete the Watershed Activity. You should have been able to complete most of the assignment in class. It must be submitted to Google Classroom.
We will be having a quiz on Wednesday on the California Geography materials that we have discussed and reviewed over the past two weeks. Be prepared!
Live long and prosper,
Mr. Marchetti
Monday, January 12, 2015
North America Map Packet
Hello ladies and gentlemen,
You received a physical handout of the map packet in class today, but if for any reason you need another copy I have uploaded them to the drive here:
North American Word Bank
North America Physical Map
USA Political Map
Your North America Map Test is on Monday, February 2.
Live long and prosper,
Mr. Marchetti
You received a physical handout of the map packet in class today, but if for any reason you need another copy I have uploaded them to the drive here:
North American Word Bank
North America Physical Map
USA Political Map
Your North America Map Test is on Monday, February 2.
Live long and prosper,
Mr. Marchetti
January 12
Hello ladies and gentlemen,
Today was our first Mapping Monday! We went over the directions for the two different activities that we will be doing every Monday in class. First we went over the map packets and the directions for completion (which can be seen in another post). The Map Packets are due on the day of the map test.
After we went over mapping we went over the directions for, and started, the current event activity. You will be completing one current event activity every Monday and will be finding news articles from around the world.
Make sure that if you did not finish the current event in class today that you finish it and submit it to Google Classroom by 11:59 PM tonight.
Current Event Worksheet
Remember that on Wednesday in class we will be working on and finishing your California's Gold projects and then starting our next topic on California.
Live long and prosper,
Mr. Marchetti
Today was our first Mapping Monday! We went over the directions for the two different activities that we will be doing every Monday in class. First we went over the map packets and the directions for completion (which can be seen in another post). The Map Packets are due on the day of the map test.
After we went over mapping we went over the directions for, and started, the current event activity. You will be completing one current event activity every Monday and will be finding news articles from around the world.
Make sure that if you did not finish the current event in class today that you finish it and submit it to Google Classroom by 11:59 PM tonight.
Current Event Worksheet
Remember that on Wednesday in class we will be working on and finishing your California's Gold projects and then starting our next topic on California.
Live long and prosper,
Mr. Marchetti
Map Test Schedule
Hello ladies and gentlemen,
Today in class you received your first map packet. Your homework is to neatly complete the packet by labeling all of the locations in the Word Bank on the maps provided. Make sure to do this as neatly as possible! (No crinkled, wrinkled, damaged, or messy papers!) Below you will find the schedule of all the Map Tests for the semester.
February 2 - USA & North America Map Test
March 2 - Europe Map Test
March 23 - Africa Map Test
April 6 - Latin America Map Test
May 11 - Asia Map Test
Please make sure that your map packets are ready to turn in on the day of the test for full credit. The map packet is your primary study tool for the map tests!
Map Packet Directions
Live long and prosper,
Mr. Marchetti
Today in class you received your first map packet. Your homework is to neatly complete the packet by labeling all of the locations in the Word Bank on the maps provided. Make sure to do this as neatly as possible! (No crinkled, wrinkled, damaged, or messy papers!) Below you will find the schedule of all the Map Tests for the semester.
February 2 - USA & North America Map Test
March 2 - Europe Map Test
March 23 - Africa Map Test
April 6 - Latin America Map Test
May 11 - Asia Map Test
Please make sure that your map packets are ready to turn in on the day of the test for full credit. The map packet is your primary study tool for the map tests!
Map Packet Directions
1.
Country Names –All Capital Letters – MEXICO (black)
2.
Capital or major cities – First Letter Capital, the rest lower case – San Diego (red)
3.
Rivers labeled in Blue – Amazon (blue)
4.
Mountains labeled in blue
5.
Orientation – always with a North designation (readable left to right without
rotation)
6.
Political Maps – each country a different color
7.
Physical map colored like the vegetation
Live long and prosper,
Mr. Marchetti
Friday, January 9, 2015
California's Gold Project
Hello ladies and gentlemen,
Here are the directions and worksheet for the California's Gold Project. This is an in class project that we will be using time today and next Wednesday to complete.
Here are the directions and worksheet for the California's Gold Project. This is an in class project that we will be using time today and next Wednesday to complete.
Directions: Complete the fields of the table. You will use Google Maps and Google Search
for your task. Hopefully by finishing this task you will have a better
understanding of the state in which you live and how amazing it is. You
will be finding 2 amazing places for each of the 4 regions we have
discussed.
Remember that when you open the class file you need to Make a Copy of it and rename it
"P[2 or 6]_first and last name_California's Gold" before you can work on it. You will be submitting this via Google Classroom.
If
you do not feel as if you can complete this with your time in class it
is recommended that you work on it some at home between Friday and
Wednesday.
Live long and prosper,
Mr. Marchetti
PS - Monday is our first "Mapping Monday" we will be working on Current Events and our first Map Packet
PS - Monday is our first "Mapping Monday" we will be working on Current Events and our first Map Packet
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
California Regions Resources
Hello ladies and gentlemen,
Here are the resources that you need to complete the assignments in class today.
California Regions Text
Make sure to make a copy of the worksheet in your drive so that you can work on it.
Rename your file (after you have made a copy): P2_first and last name_California Regions Annotation OR P6_first and last name_California Regions Annotation
California Regions Worksheet
You need to finish most of the California Regions Worksheet before class on Friday. You will receive 10 minutes in class to finish the assignment (which is not enough if you do not also work on it at home) and then I will show you how to turn it in to Google Classroom.
Do not forget to complete the California Regions Mapping Assignment before class on Friday as well.
Live long and prosper,
Mr. Marchetti
Here are the resources that you need to complete the assignments in class today.
California Regions Text
Make sure to make a copy of the worksheet in your drive so that you can work on it.
Rename your file (after you have made a copy): P2_first and last name_California Regions Annotation OR P6_first and last name_California Regions Annotation
California Regions Worksheet
You need to finish most of the California Regions Worksheet before class on Friday. You will receive 10 minutes in class to finish the assignment (which is not enough if you do not also work on it at home) and then I will show you how to turn it in to Google Classroom.
Do not forget to complete the California Regions Mapping Assignment before class on Friday as well.
Live long and prosper,
Mr. Marchetti
January 7
Hello ladies and gentlemen!
Welcome back from our break! I hope that all of you have had a wonderful time over the two weeks we have had off. We are about to get started for the new semester. There are several items to review and consider as we go forward with Spring Semester.
1. This is the last semester of the year. We only have until June together to cover all the relevant material and finish strong. This semester will require a higher level of dedicated and determination. Be prepared to work!
2. We will be using a couple of new items this semester and I will be introducing them to you soon. First you will need to set up a Google Classroom account. We will be doing this in class today!
Go to Google Classroom.
Log in with your SJUSD account.
Use the Class Code to add this class
Period 2 - o8877hi
Period 6 - pcr2gz
This will allow for easier sharing and turning in of Google Drive Assignments.
3. This semester we will be taking a much more specific look at World Geography and Cultures. We will have several units where we will be examining the history of various countries around the world as well as the geography of the several continents.
4. A key component of this semester will be applying your knowledge of geography through Map Tests. Follow the Mapping Calendar and make sure that you are ready for the Map Tests, which will make up a significant portion of your grade this semester. Before each Map Test you will be required to complete a Map Packet for that continent and turn it in on the day of the test.
Map Packet Completion Guidelines:
I hope you are all ready for a new and energetic semester!
Live long and prosper,
Mr. Marchetti
Welcome back from our break! I hope that all of you have had a wonderful time over the two weeks we have had off. We are about to get started for the new semester. There are several items to review and consider as we go forward with Spring Semester.
1. This is the last semester of the year. We only have until June together to cover all the relevant material and finish strong. This semester will require a higher level of dedicated and determination. Be prepared to work!
2. We will be using a couple of new items this semester and I will be introducing them to you soon. First you will need to set up a Google Classroom account. We will be doing this in class today!
Go to Google Classroom.
Log in with your SJUSD account.
Use the Class Code to add this class
Period 2 - o8877hi
Period 6 - pcr2gz
This will allow for easier sharing and turning in of Google Drive Assignments.
3. This semester we will be taking a much more specific look at World Geography and Cultures. We will have several units where we will be examining the history of various countries around the world as well as the geography of the several continents.
4. A key component of this semester will be applying your knowledge of geography through Map Tests. Follow the Mapping Calendar and make sure that you are ready for the Map Tests, which will make up a significant portion of your grade this semester. Before each Map Test you will be required to complete a Map Packet for that continent and turn it in on the day of the test.
Map Packet Completion Guidelines:
- Must be neatly filled out in pen! Be sure that your maps are not crinkled, wrinkled, damaged, or messy when you turn them in!
- Be sure that they are accurate as these are your primary form of preparation for the Map Tests.
- Be sure that your name, date, and period are on the front of your Map Packet.
I hope you are all ready for a new and energetic semester!
Live long and prosper,
Mr. Marchetti
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