Weekly Announcements

October 31 - Comparative Readings (Biomes)

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be continuing our look at Biomes.  We will be making up a few things that we missed getting to on Thursday but overall we will be getting things done!  I hope that you were able to get a lot done in class yesterday while I was gone.  I missed you all!  Hope you are all doing well!  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 #20
2. Collect HT Journals
3. Finish: Biomes Spreadsheet
4. Start: Reading - Comparing Biomes
1. Biome Reading Rubric

Homework:

1. Reading assignment (due Thursday)
2. Webquest (due tonight)

That's all for the day ladies and gentlemen.  I hope that you are all doing well!  Take care and have a wonderful day!  Happy Halloween!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

10-31-2017 PPT

October 30 - Biomes Webquest

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class you will be using your Biomes Spreadsheets that you created on Thursday last week.  You will be researching about the various biomes online and filling in the appropriate spots of the spreadsheet.  You should be able to get a lot done today in my absence.  Sorry I am gone today!  i would so much rather be with you all, trust me!  Make sure to work hard and get as much done as you can!  Get to it!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Research information about Biomes and enter data into a Google Spreadsheet

Agenda:

1. Biomes Webquest
2. Directions
1. Check out a Chromebook and a Textbook
2. Access your Google Sheets file!
3. Fill out your spreadsheet with information in the textbook and online
1. Use the textbook as your first point of contact (CH 2.1 and 2.2)
2. Blue Planet Biomes
4. The spreadsheet is due Tuesday night
3. What to Write
1. Location
1. General latitude zone of this biome (low, mid, or high) with coordinates of the zone
2. List 3 or more examples of where you can find this Biome
3. Include a picture of this Biome on a distribution map
2. Average Temperature
1. Average Temp or Temperature Range (whatever you find)
3. Rainfall
1. Average Rainfall or Amount during the rainy and dry seasons (whatever you find)
4. Vegetation
1. List and describe 3 or more plants in the biome with pictures
5. Animals
1. List and describe 3 or more animals in the biome with pictures
6. Seasons
1. Describe what the Biome is like during each of the 4 seasons
4. Tips for Success
1. Insert --> Picture (using url) is better than Copy --> Paste
2. Be descriptive of your information
1. Units of measurement (ex. inches of rainfall, Fahrenheit or Celsius
2. Explanation of what you mean (Ex. This Biome has only 2 main seasons, not 4.  This can be seen by...)
3. Follow the Advanced Spreadsheet tutorial for a better starting point

Homework:

1. Collecting Journals tomorrow!

That's all for the day ladies and gentlemen.  You will continue working and filling in these spreadsheets tomorrow when I return.  I can't wait to see you all again!  Take care and have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

10-30-2017 PPT

October 26 - Google Sheets and Biomes Webquest

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be adding more to our Google Drive Skills, in particular we will be working with Google Sheets.  After you practice creating a Google Sheet you will be researching information on Biomes (similar to what you might have done in Biology!) and then completing the table that you created.  Should be a productive way to end the week!  Let's do this!  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 data into a Google Spreadsheet

Agenda:

1. History Today #19
2. Tutorial: Google Slides
3. Discuss: Biomes
4. Webquest: Biomes

Homework:

1. NONE

That's all for the day ladies and gentlemen!  Hope that you have had a good one!  Have a great weekend!  Take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

10-26-2017 PPT

October 24 - Finish Reading and start CE Mapping

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be finishing the reading on the Columbian Exchange and then we will start a little activity where you will be mapping it!  We are rolling right along here, can you believe it is almost November?  Crazy right?  This is an important topic not only for the rest of our discussions this year, but also for your future history courses.  Really try your best to get it!  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. CE Mapping Directions
2. CE Maps
4. HTC #9

Homework:

1. Submit the readings to Google Classroom

That's all for the day ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that you are all doing well!  Take care!  Have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

10-24-2017 PPT

October 23 - Introduce the Columbian Exchange

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

I'm back!  I did miss you all while I was gone but I had a ton of fun!  Hopefully you were all able to finish and submit your Court Cartographer Projects as well as successfully take the test on Friday!  Now let's get started on our new unit!  Today in class we will be watching a video on the Columbian Exchange, discussing it, and then reading about it.  This is our first real major historical content unit and I am so excited to talk about history!  Woohoo!  Let's get started!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objective:

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

Agenda:

1. History Today #18
2. Readings: Columbian Exchange
1. Pre-Reading Alfred Crosby
2. Full Annotations

Homework:

1. NONE

That's all for the day ladies and gentlemen!  I am happy to be back!  Hope you all had a great weekend!  Have a great evening!  Take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

10-23-2017 PPT

October 20 - Map Making Test

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class you will be turning in your Court Cartographer Project and also taking a test on the History of Maps and Map Making!  This is one of our first bigger tests so make sure to do your best and try hard.  It is a rally schedule so you don't have a ton of time, stay on task!  I will check them out when I return on Monday.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate content knowledge about latitude, longitude, map making, and time zones

Agenda:

1. Submit Court Cartographer
2. Test: Lat/Long Map Making

Homework:

1. NONE

That's all for the day ladies and gentlemen!  Enjoy Homecoming this weekend!  Have fun and be safe!  I will see you all again on Monday!  Take care and have a great weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

10-20-2017 PPT

October 19 - Court Cartographer Day 3

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class is our final day to work on the Court Cartographer Project.  I will miss you all!  Make sure you stay on task and get your work done today.  I expect those maps to be your absolute best!  Enjoy the homecoming festivities!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

TUTORIAL IS CLOSED TODAY

Objectives:

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

Agenda:

1. Day 3 Court Cartographer Project
1. Court Cartographer Rubric

Homework:

1. Finish Project
2. Study for Latitude/Longitude/Map Making/Time Zones Test tomorrow

That's all for the day ladies and gentlemen.  Have a great one!  I look forward to seeing you all again on Monday when I return!  Take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

10-19-2017 PPT

Weekly Announcements

October 17 - Court Cartographer Day 2

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class you will have time to continue working on your Court Cartographer Project.  I hope that you all had a wonderful weekend!  It is great to see you all again here.  You will have a lot of class time to work on your Court Cartographer Project so I am expecting your best work!  This is also Homecoming Week so have a ton of fun!  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 #16
2. Day 2: Court Cartographer Project
1. Court Cartographer Rubric

Homework:

1. Work on project, if behind
2. Study for Latitude/Longitude/Map Making/Time Zones Test on Friday
3. Tutorial is closed on Thursday

That's all for today ladies and gentlemen!  Hope you were able to draft out your map and begin work on the final draft.  Take care and have a great evening!  Remember that I will be gone Thursday and Friday so I won't see you again until Monday.  Have a great week and weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

10-17-2017 PPT

October 12 - Review Map Making and Start Court Cartographer Project

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be reviewing the history of map making and then starting our Court Cartographer Project.  I am very excited as the Court Cartographer project is one of my other favorite projects for the year.  It is very much a creative endeavor so you will need to put on your Creative Thinking caps! 😉  We are at the end of the week so I hope that you are all doing well and ready for the weekend!  Huzzah!  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. Review the Time Zone Project
2. History Today #15
3. Discuss/Review: A History of Map Making
4. Introduce: Court Cartographer Project
1. Court Cartographer Directions
2. Court Cartographer Rubric

Homework:

1. NONE

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that your first week back from a break has gone well.  Take care everyone!  Have a great weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

10-12-2017 PPT

Weekly Announcements

October 10 - Time Zone Project

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class you will be creating a time zone wheel to examine how time zones work in the world.  These are fairly easy to do, but take a little bit of time.  Should be a fairly easy and fun activity!  I hope that you are all doing well and adjusting back into school ok 😀.  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. History Today #14
2. 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!  Hope that you are all doing well and having a great day!  Take care everyone!  Have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

10-10-2017 PPT

October 9 - Discuss Time Zones

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back from the Fall Break!  I hope that you all did your homework 😉  over the break, and that means that you rested and relaxed over the week off!  We are continuing our examination of maps and the world today by examining the history of time zones.  It is a pretty fascinating history so I hope that you find it exciting like I do.  Great to see you all today!  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. History Today #13
2. Discuss: Time Zones

Homework:

1. Bring Protractor

That's all for today folks!  Hope that you enjoyed learning about time zones.  Have a great evening and take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

10-9-2017 PPT