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.

ASB Weekly Update

September 13

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will begin our Fairy Tale presentations.  This is story time!  I hope that you all really put an effort into making sure that your projects turned out well and I hope you are as excited to see what everyone else has created as I am.  Let's do this!  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. Story time Day 1
2. HTC

Homework:

1. Prepare for Presentation
2. Five Themes Quiz on MONDAY! (moved from Friday)

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that you enjoyed story tie today :)  Take care and I will see you all again soon!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-13-16 PPT

September 12

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today is your last day in class to work on your Fairy Tale Project.  This is the first big project so you need to make sure that you put those finishing touches and get it done right.  Make sure that you turn it in on time to Google Classroom tonight!  If you do not turn it in you will suffer a late penalty to the assignment and this will adversely impact grade.  If you have any issues or questions make sure that you ask me today and get it figured out before you turn it in!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources.

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. Final Workday: Fairytale Project

Homework:

1. Finish and Submit Fairytale to Google Classroom tonight 
2. Five Themes Quiz on Thursday after presentations
3. Fairy Tale Grading Sheet

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  I look forward to reading your fairy tales!  I hope that everyone is doing well and getting it done!  Take care everyone!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-12-16 PPT

September 8

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

I am sad to not be with you today.  I hope that everything goes well!  Make sure to follow all instructions from the Sub, if I hear any negative reviews I will be most displeased....  Today is pretty simple.  You will be working with your groups on your Fairy Tale Projects to get as much done as possible.  Remember that the research, rewrite, and story book are due on Monday!  You will have time during Monday's short period to finish anything up and then the project is due to Google Classroom by 11:59pm that evening.  Good luck today!  Make sure you get as much done as you can!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Practice digital research to collect information on a foreign nation completing a research guide, rewriting a fairy tale, and then creating a story book.

Agenda:

1. History Today (do in your journal - check the PPT below)
2. Fairy Tale Work Day #2
3. HTC (do in your journal - check the PPT below)

Homework:

1. Work on your Fairy Tale project if behind
1. Remember that it is due Monday evening to Google Classroom!

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  If you need anything or have any questions make sure you email me!  I miss you all today!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-8-16 PPT

September 6

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today is the first major day of time for you to work with your partners on your Fairy Tale project.  Remember that today you must strive to complete your research as well as rewrite your Fairy Tale.  This is the first major project of the semester so make sure you do your best!  I expect you to put your maximum effort forward ladies and gentlemen.  I hope that you all enjoyed your three day weekend!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Practice digital research to collect information on a foreign nation completing a research guide and then rewriting a fairy tale.

Agenda:

1. History Today
2. Storytelling Practice
3. Workday #1: Fairytale Project
4. HTC

Homework:

1. Work on Fairytale project if you are behind

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  This project should be fun so I hope that you are all enjoying learning about a new country and creating a story!  I can't wait to see what you create!  Remember that I will be out Thursday for a District meeting so I expect you to use your time wisely and get your projects done!  Feel free to email me if you need any help.  Take care everyone!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-6-16 PPT

September 2

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be reviewing the directions for our first major project, the Five Themes fairy Tale Project!  This is one of my personal favorite projects as you will be rewriting a Fairy Tale set in a modern foreign country.  This requires a lot of creativity and effort to do well.  Make sure to stay on top of the timeline for completion!  This should be fun!  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. History Today
2. Intro: Fairytale Project
1. Assign Teams
2. Assign Countries
3. Start Work!
3. CFU on Directions

Homework:

1. NONE

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  I hope that you are excited for this project, it is a fun one !  I look forward to seeing you all again soon!  Enjoy your weekend!  Take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-2-16 PPT

September 1

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be starting our first content unit, the Five Themes of Geography.  This will form the basis of what we are doing for the rest of the year so it is a nice place to get started.  I hope that everyone is doing well and is excited for the first major piece of content that we will be going over.  Take care ladies and gentlemen and don't forget about the rally tomorrow!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Work collaboratively to create a map of the world in under 10 minutes
2. Define the 5 Themes of Geography and provide an example of each theme

Agenda:

1. Table Group Activity: Map of the World
2. Discuss: 5 Themes of Geography
3. HTC

Homework:

1. NONE

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  I hope that you are all excited for the rally tomorrow!  We will be starting our first major project tomorrow so I hope you are all ready!  It is always wonderful to see you all!  Take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-1-16 PPT