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