December 20

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will simply be studying for the Final Exam.  This is our last class day together and your last day to get any questions answered by me, if you have any.  If you feel the need to study for another class, that is totally acceptable.  However, I do expect you all to use this time in class today to study!  Take advantage of this time so that you may be less stressed at home.  Finals are a natural part of high school so its good to get used to the system and do your best this first time around!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Work in groups to review for the Final Exam

Agenda:

1. Final Review

Homework:

1. Study for the Final Exam!
1. Final Study Guide

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Good luck on your first day of finals tomorrow!  Make sure to get a good night of sleep, it is more valuable to you than cramming into the late hours of the night.  Have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

12-20-16

December 15

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will wrap up our discussion of political ideologies and the political spectrum.  You will be taking an online survey to see where your political ideologies fall.  This can be a very fun, interesting, and informative task if you spend the time to do it right!  I'm really interested in seeing your results :)  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Better understand modern political thought through engagement in online surveys and analyzing peer data regarding their political stance
2. Work in groups to review for the Final Exam

Agenda:

1. Turn in History Today Comp Books
2. Survey/Polls:  Political Themes, Parties, and Ideology
3. Final Review

Homework:

1. Study for the Final Exam!
1. Final Study Guide

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  Don't forget to study for the Final Exam!  I won't see you again until Tuesday of next week so if you have any questions you need to ask them ASAP (as soon as possible)!  Have a great weekend everyone!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

12-15-16 PPT

Weekly Announcements

December 13

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will review the EDpuzzle video and continue to discuss the different government and economic systems in the world.  We will also be discussing the political spectrum and different ideologies that populate this world.  A lot more fun times for today!  Looking forward to our riveting discussions!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Examine governmental and economic concepts through viewing a PPT video and responding to questions
2. Discuss political ideologies and where they fall on a political spectrum

Agenda:

1. History Today
2. Review: Govt/Econ Video Notes
3. Start: Politics DIscussion
1. Political Spectrum

Homework:

1. NONE

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Finals are almost upon us!  Hope you are starting to study for your final exams :)  Have a wonderful evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

12-13-16 PPT

December 12

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be discussing our last topic of the semester before our Final Exam.  This week we will be talking about Government and Economic systems.  This is a fun and interesting topic that can help explain the world around us.  I can't wait to see what you all think!  Always great to see you all, hope you had a great weekend!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Examine governmental and economic concepts through viewing a powerpoint video and responding to questions

Agenda:

1. History Today
2. Independent Notes:  Government and Economic System

Homework:

1. Finish Notes/EDpuzzle

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  Hope that you learned something new today, we will be going into more detail on these topics over the next few days.  Have a great evening!

live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

12-12-16 PPT

Gale issues

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

A few of you have emailed me about issues with logging in to Gale in order to finish your Research Projects.  I will be willing to give you additional time to finish and turn it in but you must get it submitted to Google Classroom by Tuesday at 11:59pm.

Mr. Marchetti

December 8

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Unfortunately I will be unable to be with you today.  I unexpectedly got pulled out for a Professional Development meeting.  However, today is a pretty easy day.  You simply need to work on, and finish, the Research Workshop Project and submit it to Google Classroom.  I hope that you are all doing your best to accomplish each task and learn the various methodologies associated with conducting proper research.  I miss you all and hope that you have a good day!

Objectives:

1. Complete a multifaceted project in which students identify source types, search for information, identify plagiarized material, and practice proper citation.

Agenda:

1. Finish: Research Workshop Project
2. HTC

Homework:

1. Submit Research Workshop Project to Google Classroom Friday at 11:59pm

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  Make sure you follow all the substitute's directions and get your work done.  This is a big project to have to finish at home if you waste your time in class.  I look forward to seeing you all again soon!   Have a great weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

12-8-16 PPT

Weekly Announcements

December 6

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will continue our discussion and workshop on proper methods of conducting research.  This is an important skill to develop so be sure to pay attention and apply yourself to the webquest practice.  We are so close to the end of the semester, keep up the great work!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Discuss the process of research with an emphasis on plagiarism and proper citation methods
2. Complete a multifaceted project in which students identify source types, search for information, identify plagiarized material, and practice proper citation

Agenda:

1. History Today
2. Discuss Research Practices
1. Plagiarism
2. Citations
3. Start: Research Workshop Project
1. Gale Search Engine 
1. Go to Leland and then click on which Gale server you want to use
4. HTC

Homework:

1. NONE

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that you enjoyed our lesson for the day and have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

12-6-16 PPT

December 5

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

We are nearing the end of the semester and we still have a few items to cover.  This week we will be practicing an important educational skill that you will likely use throughout your academic career. Today we are starting a discussion about research. This is something that you are always expected to do in English, Science, and History but you may not have the skills to do it. Hopefully by completing this Mini-Unit with me, you will enhance your knowledge and be a better researcher!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Investigate the skills necessary to conduct proper academic research
2. Practice research skills such as locating and evaluating primary, secondary, and tertiary sources

Agenda:

1. History Today
2. Discuss:  Research Practices
1. Types of Sources
2. how to Search

Homework:

1. NONE

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Always happy to see you all ladies and gentlemen!  Hope that you were able to stay with me through these concepts.  Take care everyone!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

12-5-16 PPT

December 1

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be working on our writing skills.  You will be writing a compare and contrast paragraph, comparing the etiquette from two of the countries that you researched and took notes on.  This should be a development process to improve your writing skills, so take the time and put in the effort to make sure you do this right!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Write a compare and contrast paragraph that indicates the differences and similarities of etiquette between the country you researched and the etiquette of a country in a different region in the world.

Agenda:

1. History Today #28
2. Writing Activity: Compare/Contrast Paragraph Creation
1. Use the Template to format your paragraph
2. Chicago Style Formatting 
3. HTC #15

Homework:

1. NONE

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Hope that you are all doing well and looking forward to the weekend!  We are moving on to do some more writing development next week.  Take care everyone!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

12-1-16 PPT

Weekly Announcements

November 29

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today we will be presenting our Etiquette Projects to the class.  This will not be a traditional, stand and deliver, presentation.  Instead, you will be setting up your presentation at your desk and other students will examine your presentation.  You will walk around and view other students' presentations and take notes as well.  We will then, time permitting, work on writing a compare and contrast paragraph.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Collect information that was created by your peers in order to write a compare and contrast paragraph

Agenda:

1. Gallery Walk: Etiquette
2. HTC
3. Analysis of Etiquette: Whole Class Practice
1. Compare and Contrast Paragraph Template

Homework:

1. NONE

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Hope that everyone is doing well!  Have a wonderful evening all!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

11-29-16 PPT

November 28

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be taking a quiz on Culture.  Hope that you are all ready to go!  I hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!  We will be presenting our Etiquette Projects on Tuesday in a Gallery Walk format.  Its great to see you all again today ladies and gentlemen!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate knowledge about culture with an emphasis on its definition, how it is exemplified, and cultural interactions

Agenda:

1. Recap: Culture
2. Quiz: Culture

Homework:

1. NONE

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Hope you did well on the quiz.  I look forward to seeing you all again tomorrow.  Have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

11-28-16 PPT

November 23

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class you will have time to wrap up your Etiquette Project (if you are not already done with it) and prepare it to be presented.  We will also watch a cultural video, examining different wedding practices when two cultures are getting married.  Otherwise remember it is a minimum day so we are out early!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Discuss how cultures interact
2. Examine the cultural practices of etiquette through online research and the creation of a digital presentation

Agenda:

1. History Today
2. Finish: Etiquette Project
1. Etiquette Project Directions
2. List of Countries for Etiquette Project
1. Resources
1. Swissotel Etiquette Map
2. Commisceo Country Guide
3. Kwintessential Country Profiles

Homework:

1. Submit Etiquette Project to Google Classroom
2. Culture Quiz on Monday
1. Review your Culture Notes from the past few class sessions

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Hope you have a great Thanksgiving holiday and extra long weekend!  Enjoy and take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

11-23-16 PPT

Weekly Announcements

November 22

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be finishing our discussion of culture and continuing to work on the Etiquette Project.  You should be able to finish your Etiquette Projects by the end of the day, if not you may earn time to work on it tomorrow.  Let's stay focused and get it done!  Remember that these Etiquette Projects should be well constructed and thought out.  If you do not put any effort into it you will not do very well on the assignment.  Focus on what makes the culture you are researching unique and interesting!  I look forward to checking these out, I just know that you will all do great!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Discuss how cultures interact
2. Examine the cultural practices of etiquette through online research and the creation of a digital presentation

Agenda:

1. Discuss: Culture
1. How cultures interact
2. Activity: Etiquette Project
1. Etiquette Project Directions
2. List of Countries for Etiquette Project
1. Resources
1. Swissotel Etiquette Map
2. Commisceo Country Guide
3. Kwintessential Country Profiles
3. HTC

Homework:

1. Etiquette Project Presentation (be prepared to refine it Wednesday)

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  Don't forget that tomorrow is a minimum day schedule!  You will have time (maybe) to finish your Etiquette Projects and just maybe we will do something a little fun before we head out to our Thanksgiving holiday.  Have a wonderful evening ladies and gentlemen!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

11-22-16 PPT

November 17

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be continuing our discussion of culture.  We will also be starting our Etiquette project, which will involve researching the customs and manners of another country.  We are on the short trip to the end of the semester!  Hope everyone is doing well and keeping up the good work.  Don't worry we have a break coming up next week with Thanksgiving :)  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Analyze etiquette of another country and create a PPT to illustrate its cultural differences

Agenda:

1. HTC (Finish)
2. History Today #25
3. Discuss: Culture
1. How it is exemplified!
4. Activity: Etiquette Project
1. Etiquette Project Directions
2. List of Countries for Etiquette Project
1. Resources
1. Swissotel Etiquette Map
2. Commisceo Country Guide
3. Kwintessential Country Profiles 

Homework:

1. NONE

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Hope that everyone is doing well!  Have a great evening everyone!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

11-17-16 PPT

Weekly Announcements

November 15

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

We are starting our Unit on Human Geography now!  Woohoo!  We are starting with our discussion of culture.  We will be discussing culture today and then completing a worksheet and discussing different facets of culture together as a group.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Analyze the different aspects of culture through a lecture/discussion and examining our own personal and national culture

Agenda:

1. History Today
2. Discuss: Introduction to Culture
3. Activity: Personal Culture
1. Worksheet #1
2. Worksheet #2
4. HTC

Homework:

1. NONE

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that you have enjoyed our first forays into discussing what makes us who we are.  Have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

11-15-16 PPT

November 14

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be taking a pop quiz!  Oh no!  This should be an interesting experience for all of you.  Hopefully it doesn't stress you out too much, don't worry I have a special rule for pop quizzes that I think you will be ok.  You have the period to work on it and then we will be moving on to studying culture here soon!  Should be fun!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate content knowledge about the Columbian Exchange and Biomes

Agenda:

1. Columbian Exchange and Biome Pop Quiz

Homework:

1. NONE

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  I hope that everyone had a good weekend and is ready for another week!  We are on the short end of the semester so stay on top of everything ladies and gentlemen!  Have a wonderful evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

11-14-16 PPT

November 10

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be continuing to work on the Introduction Writing Workshop.  Remember to put the time and effort in to try and improve your skills.  Remember that reading and writing are two of the most important skills you can develop to be successful in your future.  Hope that you are all doing well!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Write an introduction paragraph in response to a student generated prompt using Google Docs technology and a peer review process

Agenda:

1. History Today
2. Workshop: Intro Writing
1. Marchetti Intro Writing Doc
2. Sample

Homework:

1. Submit Intro Writing Task (Friday Night)

that's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Remember no school tomorrow so happy three day weekend!  Take care all!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

11-10-16 PPT

Weekly Announcements

November 8

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be starting a little writing workshop.  Writing is one of the most important skills to develop in high school.  Improving your skills as a writer can open many doors for you, especially when you get to the point of college admissions.  Too many colleges report students entering without the basic ability to write at a college level.  As a result we will spend some time throughout the semester working on our writing skills.  This workshop is more important to develop your skills than be perfect so take it seriously and work hard to improve.  I look forward to seeing how you all do!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Write an introduction paragraph in response to a student generated prompt using Google Docs technology and a peer review process

Agenda:

1. History Today
2. Review: Essay Prompts
1. Prompt by Period
3. Workshop: Intro Writing
1. Marchetti Intro Writing Doc
2. Sample

Homework:

1. NONE

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  We will have more time to work on this Thursday.  Remember also that there is no school on Friday!  Woohoo!  :)
Have a wonderful day!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

11-8-16 PPT

November 3

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be wrapping up the Biome Spreadsheet and Reading and then we will be doing a little bit of meta cognitive reflection on what we have studied so far.  This is an interesting little thinking activity where we will be putting all of our units together and thinking about how they connect as well as creating an essay prompt to unite them.  Hope everyone is keeping up with the pace of high school!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Design an essay prompt that connects the content learned thus far this semester

Agenda:

1. History Today
2. Work Time (20 minutes)
1. Finish and submit Biome Comparison Reading to Google Classroom
3. Review: Semester Content
4. Discuss and Create: Essay Prompts
5. HTC

Homework:

1. Finish and Submit Biomes Spreadsheet

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  I hope that you are able to process all the information we have been throwing at you so far!  Have a wonderful weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

11-3-16 PPT

Weekly Announcements

November 1

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be finishing our Biome and Climate spreadsheets and then working on a comparative reading about Biomes.  We are continuing to practice our digital skills, as well as our literacy skills, while learning about new thing.  Fun!  I hope that you all had a great Halloween yesterday and are reading to do more work!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Read and annotate a text comparing biomes
2. Create a venn diagram to graphically compare a taiga and temperate forest
3. Write a comparative summary about biomes

Agenda:

1. History Today
2. Finish: Biomes Spreadsheet
3. Start: Reading - Comparing Biomes
4. HTC

Homework:

1. Reading Assignment
2. Webquest (if not already submitted)

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that your day went well and that nothing we are doing is too challenging for you.  It should be fun and informative instead!  Have a great evening and I will see you all soon!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

11-1-16 PPT

October 31

Happy Halloween ladies and gentlemen!

Today in class we will be utilizing those Graphic Organizers you created on Friday in order to complete a webquest.  You will essentially be researching each biome and climate zone and filling in the appropriate section on your Google Sheets form that you have already formatted.  I hope that everyone has a wonderful Halloween this evening!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Create a graphic organizer by using Google Sheets
2. Research information about Biomes and enter the data into a Google spreadsheet

Agenda:

1. Review:  Columbian Exchange
2. Review: Google Sheets
3. Web/Textbook Quest: Biomes
1. Use the textbook (in class) Chapters 2.1 and 2.2
2. Use this link: Blue Planet Biomes

Homework:

1. Finish Webquest
1. You will have 15 minutes in class on Tuesday and it is due Tuesday evening

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  I hope you have a fun and safe Halloween evening tonight!  Have a great one!!!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

10-31-16 PPT

October 28

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class you will have some work time on your map and also you will be practicing with Google Sheets!  It should be a fairly easy day and of course we are also celebrating Homecoming today!  If you feel like it and have the time, come check out the Football teams tonight (JV at 4pm and Varsity at 7pm).  If you are going to the homecoming dance have fun!  We also have a super cool rally to go to today!  Woohoo!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Create a graphic organizer by using Google Sheets

Agenda:

1. History Today
2. Google Apps Instruction: Google Sheets

Homework:

1. NONE

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that you have a great weekend and enjoy homecoming if you are going! 

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

10-28-16 PPT

October 27

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be reviewing the Columbian Exchange that you read about on Tuesday.  You will have time to finish it if you need to in class today.  We will also be doing a little mapping activity to illustrate the Columbian Exchange.  I missed you all on Tuesday and hope that you were able to get work done without too much trouble without me.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Illustrate the Columbian Exchange by drawing the path of diseases, people, and other items to and from the New World

Agenda:

1. History Today #18
2. Finish: Readings
3. Mapping: Columbian Exchange
1. Mapping Directions 
2. Maps 
4. HTC #9

Homework:

1. Submit the Columbian Exchange Reading and Annotation to Google Classroom by 11:59 tonight

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Hope your week has been going well.  Its homecoming tomorrow!  Come out and check out the Football teams if you are free and interested!  We play Sobrato at home, JV at 4pm and Varsity at 7pm.  Take care everyone!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

10-27-16 PPT

Weekly Announcements

October 25

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

I miss you all!  Make sure you follow all instructions from the sub and get all your work done today while I am gone!  I would much rather be at school than at this training today.  We will be taking a look at an important historical event today (and over the next few days), the Colombian Exchange!  This is an interesting and important topic and I hope that you all do your best to understand it!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Analyze a text about the Colombian Exchange with the use of annotation and completion of a graphic organizer

Agenda:

1. History Today #17
1. Watch the Crash Course Video (Below)
2. Prompt: Columbian Exchange (Video)
3. What is the Columbian Exchange and how is it related to the history of map making and exploration?
4. We will go over this together on Thursday!
2. Readings: Columbian Exchange
1. Pre-Reading - Alfred Crosby
1. Read the short excerpt on slide 5 of the PPT (Below)
2. Summarize the text in 1-2 sentences
2. Full Annotations
1. Access the Reading and the Graphic organizer
1. File --> Make a Copy
2. Rename --> P(1,3, or 5) LastnameFirstinitial - Columbian Exchange Annotations
2. Remember:
1. Main Ideas
2. Questions, connections, and comments
3. Important facts and details per the context of the task
4. Vocabulary (underlined words)
3. Complete the graphic organizer
1. Make sure you understand the graphic organizer task before you read and annotate
1. This gives your reading focus!
4. Will have time to work and finish in class on Thursday if necessary
1. IF you finish early work on stuff for another class OR read a comic book :)

Homework:

1. NONE

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  I hope that you are productive and efficient today and make sure that if you have any questions during class email me and I might be able to answer depending on what I am doing at the training.  I look forward to seeing you all again soon and hope that you have a great day!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

10-25-16 PPT

Sub Alert

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Just wanted to let you know that I have another glorious training tomorrow and thus you will have a sub and work to do in class on your own.  Make sure you follow all instructions on the blog!  I won't see you all again (except maybe in tutorial) until Thursday.  I hope that you all had a good weekend and hope you have a good week!  Looking forward to seeing you all again soon!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

October 20

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be taking our Latitude/Longitude and History of Map Making Quiz.  After you finish the quiz you will have time to continue working on your Court Cartographer Projects.  Remember that you must turn in your Court Cartographer Project by the end of the period!  We will be starting a new unit of study next week.  Good luck on the Quiz!  below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Read and annotate a unique story from a fictional explorer and create a map based on the information provided
2. Demonstrate content knowledge about longitude, latitude, map making, and time zones

Agenda:

1. Test: Map Making
2. Workday #4: Court cartographer Project
1. Court Cartographer Project Rubric
2. DUE TODAY!

Homework:

1. NONE

that's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that you feel confident in your quiz score and in the product you turned in for the Court Cartographer Project.  Have a wonderful weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

10-20-16 PPT

Weekly Announcement

October 18

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class you will have the whole period to work on your Court Cartographer Projects!  Remember that this project requires you to exercise your Creative Thinking Skills.  Also, don't forget that you have a History of Map Making Quiz on Thursday!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Read and annotate a unique story from a fictional explorer and create a map based on the information provided

Agenda:

1. Test tips
2. Workday #3: Court Cartographer Project
1. Court Cartographer Project Directions

Homework:

1. Study for test on Thursday on Latitude & Longitude, Map Making, Seasons and Time Zones
1. Latitude & Longitude
2. Prime Meridian & Equator
3. Hemisphere/Scale/key/Legend
4. History of Maps and Map making (Review Notes)
1. Review Navigation Tools
5. Map Projections
6. Review Time Zones
2. Court Cartographer Project due on Thursday (time in class to work)

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Remember that your Court Cartographer Projects are due on Thursday.  You will have time after the quiz to work and finish the project.  Have a great day ladies and gentlemen! 

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

10-18-16 PPT

October 17

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be reviewing the Court Cartographer Project directions and you will have time to continue working on the assignment.  I haven't seen you in a while and so it is so great to be able to spend time with you all again!  I hope that you all had a great weekend!  Let's get to it!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day. 

Objectives:

1. Read and annotate a unique story from a fictional explorer and create a map based on the information provided

Agenda:

1. History Today
2. Workday #2: Court Cartographer Project

Homework:

1. Finish classwork (if behind)

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that everyone is doing well with this project and overall are not too stressed out with school so far.  Still the first semester :)  Take care everyone!  See you tomorrow!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

10-17-16 PPT

October 13

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Unfortunately I am not with you all today.  I hope that you are all doing well and having a good day today!  There are two main things that you will be working on today in my absence.  First you will be reviewing a PPT slideshow and taking notes on your own.  Second you will be working on our Court Cartographer Project, where you will be free hand drawing a map of an imaginary island.  This is a fun artistic activity and I hope that you enjoy it!  There is a superb example of a map on the wall in the corner.  Sorry I missed you all today.  I look forward to seeing you all again soon!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Discuss a history of map making with an emphasis on answering questions related to the content
2. Read and annotate a unique story from a fictional explorer and create a map based on the information provided

Agenda:

1. Turn in Time Zone Project if you did not finish and turn in on Tuesday
2. History Today #15
3. Discuss/Review: A History of Map Making
1. Access Today's PPT
2. On a Separate piece of paper take notes on the following items.  Be sure you understand these concepts well as there will be a quiz on these topics in the next week
1. Map Basics
1. What are the three basic types of Maps?
2. Sketch an example of each
2. Map terms to know --> Create a chart and define the map terms in it
1. These vocabulary terms will appear on the quiz!
3. Early Map Making
1. What is a cartographer?
2. Who were Aristotle and Eratosthenes?
3. Who was Ptolemy and why was he important?
4. What became less important during the Middle Ages?
5. What two types of maps became common during the Middle Ages?
4. Age of Exploration
1. Explain what makes Christopher Columbus important to history?
2. Why is there controversy over glorifying Columbus?
3. Do you think it is ok to celebrate Columbus Day?  Why or why not?

1. Explain what makes Ferdinand Magellan important to history?
2. Did Magellan actually make it around the world?
3. What are the similarities and differences between Magellan and Columbus?
1. Cartography Tools
1. Create a chart and explain the role and significance of each Tool
1. Astrolabe
2. Cross Staff
3. Sextant
4. Compass
2. Modern Map Making
1. Why was surveying important?  What did it allow?
2. How do Sonar and Satellites allow for more accurate maps?
3. Map Projections
1. Describe each type of Map Projection (include Pros and Cons!) and sketch and simple example
1. Robinson
2. Globular
3. Mercator
4. Mercator
5. Mollweide
6. Hammer equal-area
4. Guiding Questions
1. Why are maps important?
2. How do you use a map?
1. Turn in to the basket when you complete!
1. Introduce: Court cartographer Project
1. Court Cartographer Project Directions
2. Court Cartographer Project Rubric
3. You will be provided a piece of blank paper with a grid on it --> you ARE NOT REQUIRED to use this paper.  You may use a completely blank paper or you may use another material altogether
1. Extra Credit for those who go above and beyond the requirements of the map
1. Extra creativity and imagination on display
1. Annotated Story (10 Points)
1. You are required to read and annotate the explorer's account in order to identify the features that he is describing
1. Latitude and Longitude Lines
2. Landforms described (name them(
3. Vegetation and animals
4. The Path traveled by the Explorer (list this path with a Key identification color line)
2. Map Design (50 Points)
1. Follow the requirements on the worksheet
2. Use rulers to help provide scale
3. At least 1 rough draft of your map
4. Due Date is Next Thursday (October 20)
4. I will review the Court Cartographer project with you when I return :)

Homework:

1. None

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that you were able to accomplish these tasks in a timely fashion.  You will have additional time to work on the Court Cartographer Project later.  This requires a lot of creative effort and I expect you to put in the time to do it well.  I look forward to seeing you all again soon!  Take care and have a great weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

10-13-16 PPT

Weekly Announcement

October 11

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be finishing our look at Time Zones and completing a Time Zone project.  This is a quick little activity where you will be charting and graphing time zones around the world.  I'm always excited to see you all and I hope that you are all adapting back into the routine of school well!  Let's do this!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Create a graphic representation of all the time zones and identify the appropriate time zone of geographic locations

Agenda:

1. Pass back papers
2. History Today
3. Finish: Time Zone Videos
4. Project: Time Zones
1. Time Zone Project Directions
2. Time Zone Project Rubric

Homework:

1. Finish Classwork

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  I hope that you were able to finish in class, if not then you better get it done and turn it in on Thursday!  I may not be here Thursday, if not make sure you follow all instructions from the sub and get your work done.  I look forward to seeing you all again soon!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

10-11-16 PPT

October 10

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back!!!  It is wonderful to see you all today!  I hope that you were able to use the nine days away from school to rest and relax a bit.  From here until the December break there really isn't much down time, so hopefully you are ready!  Today in class we will be discussing Time Zones, extending our discussion from before the break.  I'm so excited to see you all again!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Discuss the different time zones in the world and the history of their creation

Agenda:

1. Turn in Extra Credit
2. Pass back papers/Comp Books
3. History Today
4. Discuss: Time Zones

Homework:

1. Redo composition books if you received less than 1/2 credit

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  It was great to see you and I hope that you are ready to go for the rest of this semester!  Have a great evening and see you tomorrow!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

10-10-16 PPT

Time Zone Resource

Time Zone Map

September 29

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be discussing Latitude and Longitude and then completing a packet to practice our understanding of the concept.  This should be a fairly easy concept to understand so we will be spending some time on it and then moving on after the break.  Oh yea....we have next week off!  I hope you are all ready for a little breather, but come back ready to work!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Discuss the attributes of latitude and longitude through note taking and collaborative practices
2. Locate and identify locations via their geographic coordinates by completing a longitude/latitude practice w/s

Agenda:

1. History Today
2. Discuss: Latitude and Longitude
3. Practice: Latitude and Longitude

Homework:

1. NONE

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that you are all doing well and I hope that you all have a wonderful, restful, and hopefully fun break!  I look forward to seeing you all again when we return.  Take care everyone!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-29-16 PPT

Weekly Announcments

September 27

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today is the last day in class that we will be working on the Virtual Campus Tour Project.  You will be completing your data transfer and spending the bulk of the day creating your Virtual Campus Map.  Remember that if you are going for the second or third levels of Extra Credit you may take some extra days to work on it, BUT it is a good idea to turn in your base level assignment to Google Classroom just in case something happens and you cannot complete the Extra Credit.  Remember that if you turn it in late (without the extra credit) the assignment will suffer a grade penalty.  I look forward to seeing what you all create!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Collect data about school features to create a virtual campus tour map
2. Transfer data from paper into a digital map of the campus with live hyperlinks and photos
3. Format a Google Slides presentation to design a published campus tour book

Agenda:

1. History Today
2. Day #4: Publishing
1. Make this look good!
2. Submit to Google Classroom
3. Extra Credit opportunity

Homework:

1. Submit to Google Classroom

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  Hope you have a great evening and hopefully you got a lot done in class so there isn't too much you need to do to finish and turn in!  Take care all of you beautiful people!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-27-16 PPT

September 26

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today we will continue working on our Virtual Campus Tour projects.  You will have time to continue walking the campus if you need it, but otherwise you should start putting the digital map together today.  This is an important assignment to showcase your digital literacy skills and develop your map making/reading skills.  If you have any questions make sure you ask!  I hope everyone had a great weekend!  Last week before break! :)  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Collect data about school features to create a virtual campus tour map
2. Transfer data from paper into a digital map of the campus with live hyperlinks and photos
3. Format a Google Slides presentation to design a published campus tour book

Agenda:

1. Collect Data (Be back 10 Minutes before the end of class)
2. Data Transfer: Virtual Campus Tour
1. Virtual Campus Tour Directions
2. VCT Rubric (Review so you know expectations!)
3. VCT Template 
1. File --> Make a Copy
2. Use as the base to create your Virtual Campus Map
3. HTC

Homework:

1. Finish Data Collection if you have not

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Hope you are all doing well.  We are now in the 2nd six-week grading period of the first semester.  Keep up the good job!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-26-16 PPT

September 22

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be finishing our History of Map Making reading and then beginning to map our beautiful campus.  This Virtual Campus Tour that you will be completing does a great job of familiarizing you with the campus and continues to build our digital literacy skills!  I hope that everyone is doing well and feel good about the end of the first grading period!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Read and digitally annotate a reading about the history of map making
2. Collect data about school features to create a virtual campus tour map

Agenda:

1. History Today
2. Finish Reading: A History of Map Making
3. Data Collection: Virtual Campus Tour Directions
1. VCT Rubric (Review so you know expectations!)
2. VCT Template 
1. File --> Make a Copy
2. Use as the base to create your Virtual Campus Map
3. Time to work on Monday and Tuesday

Homework:

1. NONE

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that you are all doing well and I look forward to seeing you all again soon.  Have a good weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-22-16 PPT

Weekly Announcement

September 20

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be starting our new unit on Mapping!  I love mapping and there are a few interesting and cool assignments we will be doing.  I hope that you are all doing well and enjoying the first six weeks of high school!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Read and digitally annotate a reading about the history of map making
2. Preview the criteria for a project through discussion and questioning
3. Practice Google Apps functionality that will be used for the Virtual Campus Tour project

Agenda:

1. History Today
2. Reading: A History of Map Making
3. Start: Virtual Campus Tour
1. Instructions/Directions
2. Technology Tutorial

Homework:

1. NONE
2. Tutorial is OPEN TODAY (Tuesday) not tomorrow (Wednesday)

 That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  I hope that you are doing well and learning lots of new stuff!  I can't wait to see you all again!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-20-16 PPT

September 19

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we have our first quiz!  Huzzah!  Don't worry, it shouldn't be too hard as long as you have spent some time reviewing the Five Themes of Geography :)  After today we will be looking at the history of maps and map making.  I'm looking forward to it!  Hope you have a great day!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Define the 5 Themes of Geography and provide examples for each theme

Agenda:

1. History Today
2. Quiz: 5 Themes of Geography

Homework:

1. NONE
2. Tutorial will be OPEN on TUESDAY and CLOSED on WEDNESDAY of this week

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  I hope that you all feel confident about our first quiz!  I look forward to seeing you all again soon!  take care and have a wonderful day.

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-19-16 PPT

September 15

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will finish up our presentations and do a final activity to explore the Five Themes of Geography.  Remember you have a Five Themes Quiz on Monday so make sure to put in some effort to study these themes!  I hope that everyone is doing well and not stressing too badly over the first few weeks of school.  Keep in mind that next Friday (September 23) is the end of the 1st 6-week grading period.  This is an important date, especially for athletes, so stay on top of your grades!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Create a fairytale book set in the geographic setting of a foreign country and aligned to the 5 Themes of Geography

Agenda:

1. Storytime: Day 2
2. HTC
3. Five Themes: Guess Where Activity

Homework:

1. Five Themes Quiz on Monday

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that everyone is doing well and get some rest this weekend!  Don't forget to study for the Five Themes of Geography Quiz!  Take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-15-16 PPT

Leland Clubs

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

There was a request to have the clubs posted for people who are interested in checking them out for club day so here you go!  Hope you are all doing well and having a wonderful day!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Group A- Tuesday and Thursday
Club Name	Advisor		Club v. In. Gr
California Scholarship Federation(CSF)	Adams	A	Club
Art for Foster Care	Cahn	A	Club
Acts of Random Kindness(ARK)	Cohen	A	Club
Chemistry	D. Hall	A	Club
Equipo AP	Hendry	A	Club
Charger Pals	Jeziorski	A	Club
Key Club	Larks	A	Club
Interact	Lutze	A	Club
Film	Paulazzo	A	Club
Art	Rapoport	A	Club
Entourage	Rivera	A	Club
Invisible Issue	Rivera	A	Club
Leland Artificial Intelligence Club(LAIC)	Sarkar	A	Club
Future Business Leaders of America	TBA	A	Club
Humane Society Club*	Thiemann	A	Club
International	Topalovic	A	Club
Junior Statesmen of America	Touchton	A	Club
Educators Rising	Adams	A	Int. Grp.
Allegro	Ajlouny	A	Int. Grp.
Gay Straight Alliance(GSA)	Barros	A	Int. Grp.
Black Student Union	Cahill	A	Int. Grp.
Chess	Gutierrez	A	Int. Grp.
Big Sisters	Hall(C10)	A	Int. Grp.
French	Mcnabb	A	Int. Grp.
Anime	Paulazzo	A	Int. Grp.
Electronic Music Making Club	R. Roriguez	A	Int. Grp.
Chinese Poi-Yo	Stoltz	A	Int. Grp.
Graphic Novel Club	Topalovic	A	Int. Grp.
Calcugram	Walton	A	Int. Grp.
Legacy K(Kpop Club)	Yen	A	Int. Grp.
Computer Science	Yen	A	Int. Grp.
Group B	Wednesday AND Friday
Fishing	Thiemann	B	Int. Grp.
Ultimate Frisbee	Cahn	B	Club
Model UN	Chien	B	Club
Shekinah Christian Club	Clarke	B	Club
National Honor Society(NHS)	Cohen	B	Club
Women in STEM	Jankowski	B	Club
Red Cross	Kerwin	B	Club
LHS Dance Team	Lee	B	Club
Quiz Bowl	Miller	B	Club
Math	Montgomery	B	Club
Liberty in North Korea(LINK)	Myung	B	Club
Music	R. Rodriguez	B	Club
Leland Environmental Action Foundation(LEAF)	Rivera	B	Club
Physics	Tibbs	B	Club
Product Design and Prototyping Club	Tibbs	B	Club
Refugee Engagement Acceptance Care Help (REACH)	Touchton	B	Club
STUNT	Walsh	B	Club
UN Women	Walton	B	Club
Leland Lets BC2M	Welcher	B	Club
Senior Women	Young	B	Club
Robotics		B	Club
STEMming Creativity	Cahn	B	Int. Grp.
Youth Back to Jesus(U*BTJ)	Clarke	B	Int. Grp.
Leland in Focus	DeBenedeto	B	Int. Grp.
Leland Design It	K. Rodriguez	B	Int. Grp.
Science	Lutze	B	Int. Grp.
Persian Club	Malek	B	Int. Grp.
Relay for Life	Marchetti	B	Int. Grp.
Magic	Miller	B	Int. Grp.
Leland Domino	Roussere	B	Int. Grp.
Teaching Tech	Sarkar	B	Int. Grp.
Leland NAACH	Thiemann	B	Int. Grp.
Origami	Touchton	B	Int. Grp.
Leland Medical Community*		B	Int. Grp.