February 25

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will begin our look at Imperialism, which will be our primary theme throughout the rest of the semester.  To get started today access the file below and read it with your 2 o'clock partner.

Skimming and Scanning

Follow the directions on the PPT and answer the questions regarding skimming and scanning a text document.

After we discuss the idea of skimming and scanning documents, we will begin reading the prologue of Guns, Germs, and Steel.  To access the prologue open the document below.

Guns, Germs, and Steel Prologue

We will be reading and annotating the first two pages of this document together as a class and then we will be watching the first episode of its corresponding documentary.

Your homework tonight is to skim and read the rest of the document by next Wednesday.

Don't forget that our Europe Map Test is on Monday!  We will be doing a practice map activity for Friday's rally schedule.

I hope that you are all doing well ladies and gentlemen!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

February 23 - Mapping Monday

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class you should have worked on and completed your third Current Event.  If and when you completed the Current Event you should have worked on your Europe Map Packets.

Current Event #4 should be on a newsworthy event in Europe.

Current Event #4 Worksheet
Remember you need to make a copy and title it P(2 or 6)_first and last name_Current Event #4

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

Because of the schedule switch for this week, you should have plenty of time to work both on your Current Events and Map Packets.  If you are able to finish both in class today I expect you to work on one of two things:

1. Study for the Europe Map Test next Monday (March 2)
2. Make up any missing assignments you have (the 1st six-week grading period ends this Friday!)
• Remember to email me when you have submitted a late assignment to Google Classroom so that I can grade it.

Always great seeing you all today!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Welcome back!

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

I hope you have all had a good week off!  I look forward to seeing you all again soon!  Just a reminder that tomorrow (Monday) is a Friday schedule (Periods 2, 4, & 6).  We will still be doing a Mapping Monday so come prepared to talk about current events and work on your Europe Maps!

Looking forward to see you all!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

February 13

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class you worked on your Population Mini-Portfolios.  You must turn them in by midnight tonight so hopefully you were able to finish in class!  This is your test for our Population unit so make sure you put in the effort to do well!

Have a great break!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

February 11

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be starting our Population mini-Portfolio Project.  Please follow all directions carefully in order to successfully complete this assignment, which represents your cumulative assessment.

Begin by opening the file below and making a copy.

Population Mini-Portfolio Project

You will receive time in class today and Friday in order to complete the project.  This is your assessment for the Population Unit, so please take your time to perform the tasks thoroughly and with effort.

I was not in second period today, due to a professional development and so if you have nay questions or need any clarification please email me.  The directions above provide you with everything that you need in order to be successful.

Use your time wisely!  I look forward to seeing you all again soon.

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

February 9 - Mapping Monday

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class you should have worked on and completed your third Current Event.  If and when you completed the Current Event you should have worked on your Europe Map Packets.

Current Event #3 should be on a newsworthy event in Europe.

Current Event #3 Worksheet
Remember you need to make a copy and title it P(2 or 6)_first and last name_Current Event #3

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

Always great seeing you all today!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

February 4 & 6

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will begin working on an Argumentative Writing Assignment with population.

To start open the Argumentative Writing Worksheet and make a copy.
Argumentative Writing Worksheet
Title it P(2 or 6)_first and last name_Argumentative Writing Population

For your Peer edits, you need to share with your 3 o'clock partner for #4 and your 9 o'clock partner for #5.  While peer editing make sure you use the "Suggest" feature for any changes you make.  While writing your second and third (final) drafts be sure you make changes based on the suggestions of your peers.

Follow the directions carefully in order to accurately complete the assignment.  We will be going over the directions in class today and you will have time to work & finish it on Friday.  I will not be in class on Friday so I am expecting that you follow all directions from the substitute and work diligently on completing this assignment.  If you finish early you may work on your Europe Map Packet

This is a graphic organizer that may assist you in understanding the Toulmin Method of Argumentative writing.
Toulmin Method Description

Use this link as a base to select your writing prompt.
Population Statements Writing Assignment

This is one source that may prove useful for some of the available writing prompts and may be a good idea to read through.
Malthus Article

Here is the PPT with the instructions for the assignment.
PPT Instructions

This assignment is due by 8 AM on Monday, February 9 to Google Classroom.

I'll miss you on Friday.  Have a great weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

PS - Your Europe Map Test will be on Monday, March 2.

February 2

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class you took your first Map Test!  Woohoo!  I hope you all were prepared!  I will be handing out physical copies of the New Europe Map Packet in class on Wednesday but here are links to digital copies as well.

Europe Map Packet Word Bank

Western Europe Political Map

Western Europe Physical Map

Central Europe and Northern Eurasia Political Map

Central Europe and Northern Eurasia Physical Map

Have a good day!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

PS - Here are the map instructions

1. Country Names –All Capital Letters – MEXICO (black)

2. Capital or major cities – First Letter Capital, the rest lower case – San Diego (red) 

3. Bodies of Water labeled in Blue – Amazon (blue) 

4. Landforms 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