September 26 & 27 - Latitude and Longitude Practice

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see all you beautiful people!  Today in class we will be discussing Latitude and Longitude and practicing using them with graphing maps.  This is a quick and fun activity and we should be able to get it done with plenty of time.  If you have earned extra time on the VCT that will be the leftover time at the end of class (I hope you earned it!).  I am so happy that I get to be here with you all before we go on break!  Let's get down to business!  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 practice
2. Locate and identify via their geographic coordinates by completing a longitude/latitude practice worksheet

Agenda:

1. HT #11
2. Discuss Latitude and Longitude
3. Practice Latitude and Longitude
4. VCT Work Time?

Homework:

1. Submit VCT

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that everyone is excited and ready to relax a little bit, after this break we have a long ways to go before we get another one.  Take care and have a fabulous week off!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-26/27-2019 PPT

September 24 & 25 - VCT Work Day

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome all you beautiful people!  I miss you all and look forward to seeing you upon my return.  Today in class you will have the entire period to work with your partners to create your Virtual Campus Tour.  This is the main work day that you will receive, anything not completed will have to be done on your own outside of class.  This will be due TONIGHT to Google Classroom BEFORE 11:59pm.  However, if something changes PAY ATTENTION TO GOOGLE CLASSROOM as that will tell you the final due date for your class.  It is possible to earn extra time to work based on a strong work ethic.  I am excited to see what you all produce!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Transfer data from paper into a digital map of the campus with live hyperlinks and photos
2. Format a Google Slides presentation to design a published campus tour book

Agenda:

1. HT #10
2. Day #4 Publishing
1. Make This look Good!
2. Submit to Google Classroom
3. Extra Credit Opportunity
4. Instruction/directions
1. VCT Grading Checklist
2. VCT Template
3. Extra Credit Opportunity to create something extra
1. TINKERCAD! (So far this is the best one I think)
1. Go to www.tinkercad.com
2. Click Join Class Button
3. Class Code: SYI2 2UZT EVNP
4. Enter your student Nickname - Please use "first initial last name"
2. 3D Slash
3. Fractal Lab
4. Find your own --> share it with me!

Homework:

1. Submit to Google Classroom BEFORE 11:59PM
1. Pay Attention to the due date on Google Classroom in case I am generous and extend the deadline
2. Deadline extensions are earned through hard work and diligence in class

That's all for the day folks!  I can't wait to see you all again!  Take care and get your work done this evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-24/25-2019 PPT

September 23 - VCT Data Collection and Transfer

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and I miss you all!  I hope that everyone is ready for another fun filled week, and looking forward to a break next week!  Today in class you will have time to finish going around campus and physically mapping the campus.  If you finish early you should return to class and proceed to transfer your data to your drive and begin formatting your Virtual Campus Tour.  Make sure you follow all instructions and be on your best behavior while out and about campus.  I can't wait to return and see how you all do!  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. Instruction/directions
1. VCT Grading Checklist
2. VCT Template
3. Extra Credit Opportunity to create something extra
1. TINKERCAD! (So far this is the best one I think)
1. Go to www.tinkercad.com
2. Click Join Class Button
3. Class Code: SYI2 2UZT EVNP
4. Enter your student Nickname - Please use "first initial last name"
2. 3D Slash
3. Fractal Lab
4. Find your own --> share it with me!
3. HTC #6

Homework:

1. Finish Data Collection

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that you got a lot done and can finish your project by tomorrow!  You will get tomorrow/Wednesday in class to work before it is due that evening BEFORE 11:59pm.  Take care and have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-23-2019 PPT

September 19/20 - VCT Data Collection

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see all you amazing people!  Today in class we will be reviewing the directions for the Virtual Campus Tour and then setting out around Campus to actually start mapping the school.  Remember that I will be grading these physical maps as part of your participation grade and they must be completed by hand (using pencil).  I am very excited to see the work that you all are able to put together.  Let's get down to business!  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. HT #9
2. Reading: A History of Map Making (Finish)
3. Start Virtual Campus Tour (VCT)
1. Instruction/directions
1. VCT Grading Checklist
2. VCT Template
3. Extra Credit Opportunity to create something extra
1. TINKERCAD! (So far this is the best one I think)
1. Go to www.tinkercad.com
2. Click Join Class Button
3. Class Code: SYI2 2UZT EVNP
4. Enter your student Nickname - Please use "first initial last name"
2. 3D Slash
3. Fractal Lab
4. Find your own --> share it with me!

Homework:

1. Finish A History of Map Making Reading and turn in Friday to Google Classroom BEFORE 11:59 PM

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that everyone has had a great week and I look forward to seeing you all again next week.  Just a note I will be out of town for a wedding so I will be gone Monday and Tuesday next week.  Make sure you do what the sub says and get that VCT done!  I look forward to seeing it!  Take care and have a fabulous weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-19/20-2019 PPT

September 17/18 - Finish Guess Where and Start History of Maps

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see you all!  Today in class we actually have quite a lot going on!  We will first be finishing up our Guess Where activity from the 5 Themes.  Then we will be starting to talk about the History of Maps and Map Making through a reading and annotation activity.  Finally today we will be starting our Virtual Campus Tour.  This will involve some new uses for our Digital Technology so we will spend today mostly going over the directions and practicing some new skills.  The main body of work will be over the next couple of days.  I hope you are all doing well and excited for another day and a new topic!  Let's get down to business!  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

Agenda:

1. Finish
1. Guess Where Activity
2. HTC #5
2. HT #8
3. Reading: A History of Map Making (First 5 Pages only)
4. Start Virtual Campus Tour (VCT)
1. Instruction/directions
1. VCT Grading Checklist
2. VCT Template
3. Extra Credit Opportunity to create something extra
1. TINKERCAD! (So far this is the best one I think)
1. Go to www.tinkercad.com
2. Click Join Class Button
3. Class Code: SYI2 2UZT EVNP
4. Enter your student Nickname - Please use "first initial last name"
2. 3D Slash
3. Fractal Lab
4. Find your own --> share it with me!
2. Technology Tutorial

Homework:

1. Finish (FIRST 5 PAGES ONLY) A History of Map Making Reading

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that you are all doing well and got a lot done today!  Great job!  Take care and have a great rest of your day!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-16/17-2019 PPT

September 16 - 5 Themes of Geography Quiz

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see all you amazing people!  Today we have our first quiz!  Scary stuff!  In truth if you have studied and paid attention during class over the last couple of weeks this should be a piece of cake!  I hope that you are all ready and feeling good!  Here we go!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate content knowledge on the 5 Themes of Geography by completing a free response table

Agenda:

1. Collect
1. 5 Themes Graphic Organizer
2. Journal Check #1
2. Five Themes of Geography Quiz
3. Finish (Time Permitting)
1. Guess Where Activity 
2. HTC #5

Homework:

1. NONE

That's all fo rthe day folks!  I hope that you feel good about your quiz today!  Take care and have a great rest of your day!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-16-2019 PPT

5 Themes of Geography Quiz on Monday

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

I hope you have had a great week so far!  Just a reminder that we have our first quiz (on the 5 Themes of Geography) on Monday.  Please use the resources below to ensure that you are ready to go and have everything prepared to turn in before the quiz!  Good luck and have a great weekend!

1. Study for 5 Themes Quiz on Monday
1. Collecting 5 Themes of Geography Graphic Organizer
2. Collecting Journal
1. Print out Journal Checklist #1 and attach to front page of journal!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

September 12-13 - Finish Presentations and 5 Themes review activity

DON'T FORGET TUTORIAL PRESENTATIONS TODAY (THURSDAY)!
CHECK YOUR BLUE CALL SLIP FOR LOCATIONS

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see all you amazing people!  Today in class we will finish up our presentations and then we will do a last review activity on the 5 Themes of Geography before your quiz on Monday!  As always I am excited to see what you produce and how you use your creativity!  Let's get down to business!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Read a fairytale book set in the geographic setting of a foreign country and aligned to the 5 Themes of Geography
2. Research an area of the globe and define it by its Five Themes of Geography
3. In teams, try and identify an area of the globe by analyzing the 5 Themes of Geography

Agenda:

1. Story time day 2
1. Grading Rubric
2. Quick Read and Share: 5 Themes!
1. 5 Themes Azerbaijan Reading
2. 5 Themes El Salvador Reading
3. Guess Where Activity
1. Guess Where Worksheet
2. Guess Where Activity Slips
4. HTC #5

Homework:

1. Study for 5 Themes Quiz on Monday
1. Collecting 5 Themes of Geography Graphic Organizer
2. Collecting Journal
1. Print out Journal Checklist #1 and attach to front page of journal!

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

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-12-2019 PPT

THURSDAY TUTORIAL PRESENTATIONS

REMEMBER TO GO TO YOUR PRESENTATION DURING TUTORIAL TOMORROW (THURSDAY)!

CHECK YOUR BLUE CALL SLIP FOR THE LOCATION OF YOUR PRESENTATION.

September 10-11 - Presentation Day

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see all you beautiful people!  Today in class we will be presenting our Fairytale Books!  This is a very straightforward and (hopefully) entertaining day as we get to see how everyone produced a creative and exciting fairytale set in the modern world in a country that we have researched!  I know I am excited to see what everyone produced.  Let's do this!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Read a Fairytale Book set in the geographic setting of a foreign country and aligned to the 5 Themes of Geography

Agenda:

1. Storytime Day 1
1. Grading Rubric
2. HTC #4

Homework:

1. NONE
2. Don't forget tutorial presentations tomorrow (Thursday).  Check your blue call slip for location.

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that everyone is happy with what they produced and ready to go for a new unit soon!  Take care and have a wonderful rest of your day!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-10-2019 PPT

September 9 - Fairytale Work Day #4

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see all you amazing people!  I hope that you had a fabulous weekend!  Today in class we will be continuing to work on or 5 Themes Fairytale projects!  This is your last class day to work on the project so you need to use your time well and ensure that you get everything done that you can so that tonight you can turn it in without any problems!  I hope that everyone is doing well and ready to go!  Let's get down to business!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Create a fairytale set in the geographic setting of a foreign country and aligned to the 5 Themes of Geography

Agenda:

1. Workday #4

Homework:

1. Turn in Fairytale Project to Google Classroom
1. Grading Rubric
2. Two items are being turned into the same assignment
1. Fairytale Research and Rewrite on the same Google Doc
2. Fairytale Story Book on Google Slides

That's all for the day folks!  I am excited to see what you all turn in!  Take care and have a great rest of your day!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-9-2019 PPT

September 5-6 - Fairytale Work Day #3

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see all you fabulous people!  Today in class we will continue working on your Fairytale projects.  You should be finishing up the rewrite today (if you are not done) and starting to work on your children's books!  The Children's book should demonstrate creative and artistic effort, it does not have to be perfect, but it needs to show you did your best to make it look good!  I am excited to see what you create!  Let's get down to business!  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. HT #7
2. Workday #3: Fairytale Project
1. Grading Rubric

Homework:

1. NONE

That's all for the day folks!  I am excited to see what you are producing!  Take care and have a great weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-5-2019 PPT

September 3-4 - Fairytale Work Day #2

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see all you beautiful people!  Today in class we will continue working on our Fairytale projects!  Today you should be done with your research and starting your rewrite.  The rewrite is the most challenging component so make sure you and your group put the effort into making it right!  I am excited to see your progress!  Let's get down to business!  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. HT #6
2. Storytime: Modeled Presentation Example
3. Workday #2: Fairytale Project
4. HTC #3

Homework:

1. NONE

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that you are enjoying the work that you are doing so far!  Take care and have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-3-2019 PPT