April 30 - Religion Work day #2

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see all you amazing people!  Today in class we will be working on our Religion Projects.  We will review the directions and I will modeling an example for everyone.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Create a PPT style presentation in groups to describe a world religion to peers, field questions, and communicate complex ideas

Agenda:

1. Religion Project Work Day
2. Patheos World Religions (Lots of Info here)
1. BBC Religion
2. Religion Facts
3. Religion Sacred Texts
4. Religion Comparison Resource
5. Search on your own!

Group Assignments

Period 1

1. Hinduism - Anthony G, Andrew S, Anson C, Ayden R
2. Buddhism - Aidan C, McKenna I, Than P, Marcus R
3. Islam - Sandra L, Gabriella S, Ardalan E, Ruby G
4. Judaism - Morgan H, Brianna S, Seena P, Esther K
5. Christianity - Nitika R, Courtney S, Sydney P, Samantha H
6. Sikhism - Neekou M, Jerry C, Macai H, Ryanna W
7. Shinto - Siri D, Mizuki S, Ryan H
8. Taoism - Nathanael W, Ryan L, Tanaya M, Kyanna M

Period 3

1. Hinduism - Yacoub A, Sarah S, Rachel C, Vinay V
2. Buddhism - Yasmin A, Emiliano Q, Samir K, Wen Wen G
3. Islam - Kevn Z, EItan B, Safeeyah H, Krystal M
4. Judaism - William W, Ryan F, ELizabeth L, TJ
5. Christianity - Ryan B, Matthias G, Varsha S, Julia C
6. Sikhism - Victor B, Daniella L, Gavin L, Nathan V
7. Shinto - Siddharth M, Xuanyi C, Keaton H
8. Taoism - Hiral P, Kevin Y, Nicole Y

Period 5

1. Hinduism - Leandro B, Aidan S, Kaitlyn B, Nicholas C, Karina H
2. Buddhism - Muskaan G, Hailey S, Aakash S, Anika S, Tyler M
3. Islam - Cheryl Y, Arjun B, Joshua C, Andrea K, Vandan P
4. Judaism - Tyler S, Kaviya V, Ashwini A, Sierra M
5. Christianity - Jongwook B, Edgar M, Hardy W, Kylar
6. Sikhism- Julia T, Hannah P, Grace F, Ryan T
7. Shinto - Anokhi S, Brandon K, Julia S, Lucas C
8. Taoism - Hailey H, Julian M, Nancy Z, Timothy M

Homework:

1. Current Event #14 due Monday
2. Asia Map Test May 20
1. Use Seterra Quiz Website to Study!

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that everything has been going well!  Take care and have a wonderful weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

4-30-2019 PPT

April 29 - Mapping Monday

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see you all!  Happy Monday you beautiful people!  Today in class we have our seventh Mapping Monday.  With this one you will be working on your Asia maps and/or Current Event #13 that should be coming from Asia.  Make sure you use this time wisely!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. SWBAT map Asia as well as be aware of at least one current event

Agenda:

1. Mapping
1. Mapping Directions
1. Asia Map Test May 20
2. Current Event Mapping
1. mymaps.google.com
2. Current Event #13

Homework:

1. Current Event #13 due TONIGHT (Asia)
2. Asia Map Test May 20
1. Use Seterra Quiz Website to Study!

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that everyone is doing well and having a good start to your week.  Take care and have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

4-29-2019 PPT

April 25 - Religion Project Work Day

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see all you amazing people!  Today in class we will be working on our Religion Projects.  Make good use of this time to prepare yourselves well for the presentation!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Create a PPT style presentation in groups to describe a world religion to peers, field questions, and communicate complex ideas

Agenda:

1. Religion Project Work Day
2. Patheos World Religions (Lots of Info here)
1. BBC Religion
2. Religion Facts
3. Religion Sacred Texts
4. Religion Comparison Resource
5. Search on your own!

Group Assignments

Period 1

1. Hinduism - Anthony G, Andrew S, Anson C, Ayden R
2. Buddhism - Aidan C, McKenna I, Than P, Marcus R
3. Islam - Sandra L, Gabriella S, Ardalan E, Ruby G
4. Judaism - Morgan H, Brianna S, Seena P, Esther K
5. Christianity - Nitika R, Courtney S, Sydney P, Samantha H
6. Sikhism - Neekou M, Jerry C, Macai H, Ryanna W
7. Shinto - Siri D, Mizuki S, Ryan H
8. Taoism - Nathanael W, Ryan L, Tanaya M, Kyanna M

Period 3

1. Hinduism - Yacoub A, Sarah S, Rachel C, Vinay V
2. Buddhism - Yasmin A, Emiliano Q, Samir K, Wen Wen G
3. Islam - Kevn Z, EItan B, Safeeyah H, Krystal M
4. Judaism - William W, Ryan F, ELizabeth L, TJ
5. Christianity - Ryan B, Matthias G, Varsha S, Julia C
6. Sikhism - Victor B, Daniella L, Gavin L, Nathan V
7. Shinto - Siddharth M, Xuanyi C, Keaton H
8. Taoism - Hiral P, Kevin Y, Nicole Y

Period 5

1. Hinduism - Leandro B, Aidan S, Kaitlyn B, Nicholas C, Karina H
2. Buddhism - Muskaan G, Hailey S, Aakash S, Anika S, Tyler M
3. Islam - Cheryl Y, Arjun B, Joshua C, Andrea K, Vandan P
4. Judaism - Tyler S, Kaviya V, Ashwini A, Sierra M
5. Christianity - Jongwook B, Edgar M, Hardy W, Kylar
6. Sikhism- Julia T, Hannah P, Grace F, Ryan T
7. Shinto - Anokhi S, Brandon K, Julia S, Lucas C
8. Taoism - Hailey H, Julian M, Nancy Z, Timothy M

Homework:

1. Current Event #13 due Monday
2. Asia Map Test May 20
1. Use Seterra Quiz Website to Study!

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that everything has been going well!  Take care and have a wonderful weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

4-25-2019 PPT

April 23 - Introduce World Religions

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see all you amazing people!  Today in class we will be starting one of our last units!  We will be discussing the major theories behind the origins of religion as well as starting a research project where you will be investigating one of the major world religions.  Should be fun and enlightening!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Discuss the concept of religion in order to develop a base of understanding
2. Create a PPT style presentation in groups to describe a world religion to peers, field questions, and communicate complex ideas

Agenda:

1. History Today
2. Introduce World Religions
3. HTC
4. Introduce Religion Project
1. Patheos World Religions (Lots of Info here)
2. BBC Religion
3. Religion Facts
4. Religion Sacred Texts
5. Religion Comparison Resource
6. Search on your own!

Homework:

1. Current Event #13 due Monday
2. Asia Map Test May 20
1. Use Seterra Quiz Website to Study!

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that everything has been going well!  Take care and have a wonderful rest of your day!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

4-23-2019 PPT

April 22 - Mapping Monday

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see you all!  Happy Monday you beautiful people!  Today in class we have our seventh Mapping Monday.  With this one you will be working on your Asia maps and/or Current Event #12 that should be coming from Asia.  Make sure you use this time wisely!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. SWBAT map Asia as well as be aware of at least one current event

Agenda:

1. Mapping
1. Mapping Directions
1. Asia Map Test May 20
2. Current Event Mapping
1. mymaps.google.com
2. Current Event #12

Homework:

1. Current Event #12 due TONIGHT (Asia)
2. Asia Map Test May 20
1. Use Seterra Quiz Website to Study!

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that everyone is doing well and having a good start to your week.  Take care and have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

4-22-2019 PPT

April 18 - DBQ Practice

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see everyone!  Today in class we will be continuing our work with the DBQ.  This is excellent practice for those of you who will be taking AP Euro and/or APUSH over the next couple of years of history.  It is the main type of writing that needs to be mastered for those lovers of history out there.  Let's get down to business!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Analyze a DBQ prompt and break apart documents through HIPPO analysis
2. Assess Sample DBQ essays

Agenda:

1. Activity: Mini DBQ Practice
1. Document Analysis
1. Background Information
2. 1st Page
3. Documents
2. DBQ Group Practice
1. Sample A
2. Sample B
3. Sample C

Homework:

1. Current Event #11 due Monday! (Asia)
2. Asia Map Test May 20
1. Use Seterra Quiz Website to Study!

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that everyone has a great end of the week!  Take care and have a great weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

4-18-3019 PPT

April 16 - 16th Man and Africa DBQ

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see you amazing people!  Today in class we will be watching a video that discusses the end of apartheid in South Africa, this is the documentary of the hollywood movie we watched before break.  I want you to pay attention to the differences between film and reality.  After that we will begin looking at a DBQ assignment on imperialism in Africa.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Describe the policies of apartheid in South Africa.
2. Analyze a DBQ prompt and break apart documents through HIPPO analysis
3. Assess Sample DBQ essays

Agenda:

1. History Today #11
2. The 16th Man
3. Activity: Mini DBQ Practice
1. Document Analysis
1. Background Information
2. 1st Page
3. Documents

Homework:

1. Current Event #11 due Monday after break!
2. Asia Map Test May 20
1. Use Seterra Quiz Website to Study!

That's all for the day folks!  Hope you enjoyed!  Take care and have a great rest of your day!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

4-16-2019 PPT

April 15 - Mapping Monday #8

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see you all!  Happy Monday you beautiful people!  Today in class we have our seventh Mapping Monday.  With this one you will be working on your Latin America maps and/or Current Event #9 that should be coming from Latin America.  Make sure you use this time wisely!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. SWBAT map Asia as well as be aware of at least one current event

Agenda:

1. Mapping
1. Mapping Directions
1. Latin America Test on April 1
2. Current Event Mapping
1. mymaps.google.com
2. Current Event #10

Homework:

1. Current Event #10 due TONIGHT (Asia)
2. Asia Map Test May 20
1. Use Seterra Quiz Website to Study!

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that everyone is doing well and having a good start to your week.  Take care and have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

4-15-2019 PPT

April 4 - DBQ Practice

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see everyone!  Today in class (our last day together before spring break!) we will be continuing our work with the DBQ.  This is excellent practice for those of you who will be taking AP Euro and/or APUSH over the next couple of years of history.  It is the main type of writing that needs to be mastered for those lovers of history out there.  Let's get down to business!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Analyze a DBQ prompt and break apart documents through HIPPO analysis
2. Assess Sample DBQ essays

Agenda:

1. Activity: Mini DBQ Practice
1. Document Analysis
1. Background Information
2. 1st Page
3. Documents
2. DBQ Group Practice
1. Sample A
2. Sample B
3. Sample C

Homework:

1. Current Event #10 due Monday after break! (Asia)
2. Asia Map Test May 20
1. Use Seterra Quiz Website to Study!

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that everyone has a great end of the week!  Take care and have a fabulous Spring Break!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

4-4-3019 PPT

April 2 - 16th Man and DBQ Practice

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see you amazing people!  Today in class we will be watching a video that discusses the end of apartheid in South Africa.  After that we will begin looking at a DBQ assignment on imperialism in Africa.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Describe the policies of apartheid in South Africa.
2. Analyze a DBQ prompt and break apart documents through HIPPO analysis
3. Assess Sample DBQ essays

Agenda:

1. History Today #11
2. The 16th Man
3. Activity: Mini DBQ Practice
1. Document Analysis
1. Background Information
2. 1st Page
3. Documents

Homework:

1. Current Event #10 due Monday after break! (Asia)
2. Asia Map Test May 20
1. Use Seterra Quiz Website to Study!

That's all for the day folks!  Hope you enjoyed!  Take care and have a great rest of your day!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

4-2-2019 PPT

April 1 - Latin America Map Test

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see you beautiful people!  Today in class we will be taking our Latin America Map test!  Hope that you are all ready for this!  We only have one more map test before the final!  Crazy right?  Let's get down to business!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Show mapping mastery of Latin America

Agenda:

1. Latin America Map Test

Homework:

1. Current Event #10 due TONIGHT! (Latin America)
2. Asia Map Test May 20
1. Use Seterra Quiz Website to Study!

That's all for the day folks!  Take care and have a great rest of your day!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

4-1-2019 PPT