January 31

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be moving into our new unit on World Population.  This is a fascinating topic as we will take a look at the total population of the world, and the factors that have led us to this number.  We will also talk about the possible consequences and solutions to the World Population Crisis.  Don't forget that I will not be here on Thursday as I will be at yet another training.  Hope you all are doing well!  Its great to see you all again!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Discuss the issues of population increase and potential ways to solve the crisis
2. Infer reasons behind population growth in certain countries through discussion and table talk

Agenda:

1. History Today #8
2. Intro: Population Unit
1. "7 Billion and Counting"
3. Activity: "Where are all the people?"
4. HTC #3

Homework:

1. NONE
2. Europe Map Test February 27

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I won't see you all again until next week so I hope that you all have a great few days and a great weekend!  Take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

1-31-17 PPT

January 30

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we have our first Map Test!  Woohoo!  I know that you are all probably as excited as I am for this.  I hope that you have spent time this weekend studying for it.  Remember that understanding the geography of the world may seem trivial, but will help make you a more informed global citizen (and also make sure that you are never made fun of on late night television).  I know you can do this!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Locate and identify political and physical features of North America

Agenda:

1. Turn in: Map Packet
2. Map Test: North America

Homework:

1. Europe Map Test February 27
1. Europe Maps due same day
2. Europe Map Resources
2. There will be a substitute teacher on Thursday as I have yet another training I must attend...

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen.  Make sure that you picked up the new Europe Map Packet that is due on the day of the Europe Map Test (February 27).  I look forward to seeing you all again tomorrow!  Have a wonderful evening 😊

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

1-30-17 PPT

January 26

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be finishing our Watershed Project and taking our California Quiz.  Make sure you stay on top of things and turn in your Watershed project!  Hope that you spent some time studying for your California Quiz!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Describe features of our local water shed by working collaboratively and researching information
2. Respond to a select response assessment to demonstrate competency about California geography

Agenda:

1. History Today #7
2. Finish: The Bay Starts Here: Understanding Your Watershed
3. Quiz: California

Homework:

1. Submit The Bay Starts Here to Google Classroom
2. North America Map test on Monday!

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Hope that you have had a good week!  Have a great weekend! 

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

1-26-17 PPT

Weekly Announcements

January 24

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will continue talking about California's geography.  Today we will be taking a look at California watersheds, where our water supply comes from in the bay area.  This activity will take a bit of time to complete and will be done with partners.  Stay on top of your work and don't forget about the North America Map Test this coming Monday!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Describe features of our local water shed by working collaboratively and researching information

Agenda:

1. History Today #6
2. Quick Discussion: Our Creek
3. The Bay Starts Here: Understanding Your Watershed
1. Vocab
2. Start: Part I
3. Watershed Resources Folder 

Homework:

1. Study for California Quiz on Thursday
2. Study for North America Map Test on Monday

That's all for the day ladies and gentlemen!  Hope that you are learning something about the California that you live in!  Always great to see you all and I look forward to seeing you all again soon!  Have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

1-24-17 PPT

January 23

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be introducing our first Mapping Monday!  This will involve both Current Events and working on Map Packets.  There are two purposes here; first we want to pay more attention to what is happening in the world around us, and second we need to know the geography of the world around us!  Hope you all had a good weekend and are ready for our first full week together this semester!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Review and discuss the process of mapping and current events for the second semester

Agenda:

1. History Today #5
2. Intro: Mapping Mondays
1. Map Packet
1. North America Mapping Resources
2. Current Events
3. Tracking of Current Events via Map
3. HTC #2
4. Mapping Monday Work Day

Homework:

1. Finish and Submit Current Event #1
2. Work on Map Packet
1. Map Test on Monday January 30 (Next Week)!

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Don't forget to finish up all your work and turn it in!  I look forward to seeing you all again tomorrow!  Have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

1-23-17 PPT

January 19

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Unfortunately I am not with you all today.  I would much rather be!  Be good for the substitute and make sure to get all your work done!  There are two important documents to complete and turn in before the end of the period and if you finish those two items, then continue working on your California's Gold project, which is due tomorrow night to Google Classroom.  I wish you all the best and look forward to seeing you all again soon!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Describe the different regions of California through reading and annotation
2. Identify and label the various regions on a map and indicate their varying attributes

Agenda:

1. History Today #4
2. Intro: California Unit
3. Start: California Regions Activity
1. California Regions Reading
1. Annotation Document
2. California Regions Map
4. Continue working on California's Gold Project
5. HTC #1

Homework:

1. Finish all activities
1. Reading due to Google Classroom tonight at 11:59pm!
2. Map due to the sub before you leave
3. California's Gold Project due to Google Classroom Friday at 11:59pm

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that you have a good day!  I doubt that I am.  Don't forget to finish your work and turn it in to Google Classroom and the sub before your leave today.  Take care everyone!  Have a great weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

1-19-17 PPT

Weekly Announcements

January 17

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be starting a quick look at the geography of California.  We will be doing this slightly out of order because on Thursday I will be gone!  It is the first time this semester I have another pull out day for professional development training.  I would MUCH rather be here with you, especially since this is messing with our schedule a little bit.  So today we will start our major project regarding California's Geography.  Hopefully you enjoy looking more in depth into the great state we live in!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Research and map the directions to points of interest in California with the use of Google Maps

Agenda:

1. History Today #3
2. Google Maps Instruction
3. California's Gold
1. A look into California's regions
1. California Regions Map
2. Weird California website

Homework:

1. There will be a substitute teacher on Thursday!  Be on your best behavior and get that work done!  I'll be at yet another training so I wish I was with you! 
2. Submit California's Gold Project (Maybe?)

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I won't be seeing you again until next week!  Weird right?  I don't like it.  I look forward to seeing you all again!  Make sure to stay on top of things and get your work done!  Wish I could be there with you on Thursday!  Take care everyone!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

1-17-17 PPT

January 12

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class you will have further time to review your prior assignments and work on reflections.  Afterwards we will be going over a series of digital citizenship lessons that are designed to engage you in thinking about the potential risks and dangers that are present online.  This is an important topic so make sure you take it seriously.  We are at the end of our week for the first week of second semester!  I hope that you are all ready to go and excited for the new time together!  I know I am!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Discuss, analyze, and synthesize digital citizenship through a variety of lessons, media, and questions.

Agenda:

1. History Today #2
2. Continue: 5 C's Reflection
1. Reflection Rubric 
3. Discuss: Digital CItzenship
1. Take Test (No worries here)

Homework:

1. Submit Google Classroom Assignment

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that you all enjoyed our lessons today.  Have a great weekend and I look forward to seeing you all again Tuesday! Remember no school on Monday :)

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

1-12-17 PPT

January 10

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome to the first day of second semester!  Woohoo!  You are half-way done with your freshman year!  Remember that this semester is a brand new course for you to succeed in.  All grades from last semester are final and do not count towards your grade this semester.  For those of you who struggled in one or more classes last semester work to start strong this one and improve yourself!  We have a pretty easy day to start our new semester.  We will be spending time in class reviewing last semester, organizing your Google Drives, and talking about reflections.  Let's do this!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Review previous semester and reflect on prior work, analyzing methods to improve this semester

Agenda:

1. Welcome Back/History Today #1
2. Discuss: Mapping and Current Events
3. Winter Cleaning: Google Drive File Organization
4. Discuss: 21st Century Skills and Reflection
1. Reflection Rubric

Homework:

1. NONE :)

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  See?  I told you it would be an easy one! ;)
It's great to see you all again!  I am looking forward to seeing you all Thursday.  Take care and have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

1-10-17 PPT

Welcome Back!

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

I hope that you have had a restful break!  I did my best to get my rest in but had a ton of work to do also.  I mostly cleaned house, sold some stuff on Ebay, and had fun with friends and family.  Had a game night with a couple of my friends and played a few great games.  We played the new legacy game Seafall, my favorite haunted mansion game Betrayal at House on the Hill, a fun war game Star War Armada, and of course our favorite card game Dragon Ball Z.  Also spent a lot of time with my wife, which was great since we both had a very busy Fall Semester.  It was much needed!

I hope that all of you were able to have fun and rest over the break.  I am very much looking forward to seeing you all again soon!  Enjoy your last day before we start (Monday) and I will see you Tuesday!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti