Weekly Annonucements

January 30 - Start Population Unit 7 Billion and Counting

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see you all today!  Hope you are all having a great day today!  Today in class we will be starting our new unit on Population Studies.  We will be viewing a video "7 Billion and Counting" and discussing the implications of World Population.  Afterward we will be reading and annotating "The People Connection".  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objective:

1. Discuss and read about the issues of population increase and potential ways to solve the crisis

Agenda:

1. History Today #8
2. Intro Population Unit
1. 7 Billion and Counting
3. Read and Annotate "The People Connection"
4. HTC #3

Homework:

1. Submit readings to Google Classroom
2. Europe Map Test on February 26

That's all for today folks!  Hope you enjoyed our discussions today and learned something new and interesting.  We will be continuing our look at the population of the world on Thursday.  Take care and have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

1-30-2018 PPT

January 29 - North America Map Test

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back and great to see you all today!  I hope that you all had a wonderful weekend!  I am excited to see you all today for our first Map Test!  This is your first taste of how Map Tests go in this course.  Do your best and just remember what you studied!  I have full confidence in you!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objective:

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

Agenda:

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

Homework:

1. Europe Map Test on February 26

That's all for the day ladies and gentlemen!  You are done with you first Map Test!  Woohoo!  We are moving on to mapping Europe now.  I hope that you all feel good about your performance today.  Take care and have a great evening!  I look forward to seeing you all again tomorrow!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

1-29-2018 PPT

January 25 - Finish Watershed Activity and California Quiz

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back!  Happy Thursday to you all!  Today in class we are wrapping up our short unit on California.  We will be finishing the Watershed Activity and then taking our California Quiz.  This is a short quiz so shouldn't be too stressful for you all.  Don't forget about the North America Map Test on Monday (our first Map Test woohoo!).  It is our last day together before the weekend so let's have fun!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objective:

1. Describe features of our local watershed 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
1. Watershed Resources
3. California Quiz
1. How many regions are there in California?
2. What type of business if the Central Valley known for?
3. What mountain ranges are in the Inland Mountain Region?
4. How do you take a screenshot on a Chrome Book?
5. How do you measure distance on Google Maps?
6. What is the difference between a recharge pond and a reservoir?
7. Remember that Watersheds must be described by their name (ex. Guadalupe Watershed)
8. Remember renewable energy sources such as hydroelectric power and solar power.
9. Know what an estuary is
10. How are percolation ponds and aquifers connected?
11. What are endangered species of the SF Bay/Delta Estuary?
12. What causes the greatest pollution to our estuary?
13. Why are we losing water?

Homework:

1. Submit The Bay Starts Here to Google Classroom tonight by 11:59pm
2. Finish Map Packet
3. North America Map Test on Monday!

That's all for the day ladies and gentlemen.  Have a fabulous weekend!  Don't forget to study!  Don't stress too hard, this first map test should not be terribly difficult (as long as you study!).  Take care and enjoy your weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

1-25-2018 PPT

January 23 - Finish California's Gold and Start California Watershed

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back!  It is great to see you all today!  Hope you are ready to get some work done and learn more about California!  Today in class you will get some time to work on (and hopefully finish) your California's Gold project and then we will be starting a table activity where you will be researching the watersheds of California, and in particular those around us.  Should be fun and informative!  Hope you are ready for fun today!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objective:

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

Agenda:

1. Finish California's Gold
2. History Today#6
3. Quick Discussion: Our Creek
4. The Bay Starts Here: Understanding Your Watershed
1. Watershed Resources
2. Vocab
3. Start Part 1

Homework:

1. Finish and submit California's Gold to Google Classroom Tonight!
2. California Quiz on Thursday
3. North America Map Test on Monday!

That's all for the day ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that you had a great time learning more about California.  We will be finishing up on Thursday and also taking our California Quiz!  Don't forget!  Have a fabulous evening you fantastic people!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

1-23-2018 PPT

January 22 - Mapping Monday

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back and happy Monday!  It is wonderful to see you beautiful people today!  Today in class we have our first Mapping Monday!  On these days you have one of two tasks to work on in class.  Either your Current Event (which is due tonight at 11:59pm) or your Map Packets (due on the day of the test).  I hope that you are all ready to go for the new week ahead of us!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objective:

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
2. Current Events
3. Tracking of Current Events via Map
3. HTC #2
4. Mapping Monday Workday

Homework:

1. Finish and Submit Current Event #1
2. North America Map Test on Monday (one week from Today)
3. California Geography Quiz on Thursday

That's all for today folks!  I hope that you were productive and got stuff done!  Remember that the North America Map test is next Monday!  So study up!  Also we will have a California Geography quiz on Thursday.  Take care and have a wonderful evening!  It was great to see you all today!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

1-22-2018 PPT

January 18 - Start California's Gold

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

It is great to see you all today!  I hope that everyone is doing well and excited to learn a little more about California today.  I know I am!  Today in class we will be paying some tribute to a California Celebrity, Huell Howser, and his TV show California's Gold.  In the Spirit of this man and show you will be investigating neat places in California that you would like to visit.  This is a fun and informative activity.  I hope that you enjoy!  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. Collect California Region Maps
2. History Today #4
3. Google Maps Instruction
4. California's Gold
1. A look into California's Regions (Remember to pick places you have never been and would like to see)
1. Weird California Resources
2. 25 Best Things to Do in California

Homework:

1. Submit Tonight (Maybe?)
2. North American Map Test on January 29
1. NAMP due on day of Test

That's all for the day ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that you enjoy the Rally tomorrow!  It sounds like it will be a really cool and reflective activity!  Remember that it is a regular 2, 4, 6 day with the Rally during 4th.  Have a wonderful weekend!  Remember that we have our first Mapping Monday coming up (and another Rally!) on Monday.  Take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

1-18-2018 PPT

January 16 - Start California Unit

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back from the weekend!  It is great to see you all!  Today in class we will be starting a short unit on California's geography.  This is a fun little way to explore the land around us in our great state.  This is fun and interesting so I hope you are all as excited as I am!  This should be a lot of fun! 😀.  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 abel the various regions on a map and indicate their varying attributes

Agenda:

1. History Today #3
2. Intro: California Unit
3. Start: California Regions Activity
1. California Regions Reading
1. Reading Document
2. Annotation Document (Due to Google Classroom)
2. California Regions Map
4. HTC #1

Homework:

1. Finish all activities
1. Readings due to Google Classroom IN CLASS
2. California Region Map due Thursday
2. North American Map Test on January 29
1. NAMP due on day of Test

That's all for the day ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that you feel like you have a better idea about the geography of California around us after our lesson today.  Don't forget to keep working on your North America Maps!  We will be continuing our discussions on Thursday.  Until then have a great evening and take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

1-16-2018 PPT

Breaking Down the Walls

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Starting this coming Friday (January 19) Leland will be participating in a special program designed to build campus community.  This is a pretty special event that has been organized and sponsored by ASB.  I encourage you to check it out and if you are interested to apply on the form below.  I have copied information for you below.  Hope you are all having a wonderful weekend!

Live long and Prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Breaking Down the Walls

Breaking Down the Walls is formed to bring unity on campus.  Leland is doing a 5 day program consisting of a motivational speaker on Monday 1/22, and day long workshops 1/23-1/26.  Breaking Down the Walls gives all students, regardless of their peer group, permission to talk to each other.  This program teaches students to understand that they are not alone by bringing to light the notion that other students share the same concerns, questions, and experiences they do.  We are looking for students from ALL grades and groups.  Participation in workshops requires you to miss class for the full day, but is a 100% EXCUSED ABSENCE.

Student Application

January 11 - Finish 5Cs Reflection and Digital Citizenship

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back!  Today in class we will be finishing our 5 C's Reflection activity and then we will be completing our mandatory digital citizenship lesson 😀.  These are designed to to engage you in thinking about the potential risks and dangers that are present online.  This is an important topic so make sure that you take it seriously.  I hope that you are all ready to go and excited excited for the new time together!  I know I am!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objective:

1. Discuss the district mandated Digital Citizenship Curriculum

Agenda:

1. History Today #2
2. Continue 5 C's Reflection
1. Reflection Rubric
3. Discuss: Digital Citizenship
1. Take Test (No Worries Here)

Homework:

1. Submit Google Classroom Assignment (5 C's Reflection)
1. ALSO Submit screenshot of Digital Citizenship Test
2. North America Map test on January 29
1. North America Maps due January 29 also

That's all for the day ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that you enjoyed our digital literacy lesson and quiz!  Hope that you feel confident in your ability to manage online risks!  It was great being back with you all this week!  I hope that you have a great weekend!  I look forward to seeing you all again on Tuesday! (Remember MLK Day - No School on Monday).  Take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

1-11-2018 PPT

January 9 - Welcome Back! (Google Drive and 5Cs Reflection)

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 if 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.

Objective:

1. Review first semester assignments and determine which assignments match with the standards of the 5 C's.

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 again on Thursday.  Take care and have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

1-9-2018 PPT

Welcome Back!

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

I hope that you have had a restful break!  I had a pretty good break, I went to Disneyland for that first week we had off!  It was a lot of fun and it wasn't too crowded which was nice!  Other than that I mostly just cleaned the house, took naps, and tried to see some friends.  It was great being able to spend time with my wife and not having to worry about working on anything in particular.  It was much needed!  I got a Nintendo Switch, was a lot of fun and distraction for a few days, 😀 playing Super Mario Odyssey and Legend of Zelda.  I don't get to play video games often so it was a nice change of pace.

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!  I missed you all so much!  Enjoy your last day before we start (Monday) and I will see you tomorrow!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti