January 7 & 8 - Introduce 2nd Semester (Current Events & Mapping)

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back!  Great to see you all again after a long winter break!  I hope that everyone had a great and relaxing break.  Today in class we will be talking about how second semester is different and then diving into some of those differences!  I hope that everyone is ready to go and happy for a fresh start.  Let's get down to business!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Review expectations for mapping and current events
2. Continue to practice best organized strategies for digital documents

Agenda:

1. Welcome Back/History Today
2. Discuss: Mapping and Current Events
1. Current Event #1 Template
2. Current Event #1 Article
3. mymaps
4. Mapping Directions
3. Winter Cleaning: Google Drive File Organization

Homework:

1. Current Event #1 due TONIGHT!
2. Current Event #2 due Monday
1. Current Event Mapping Instructions
3. North America Map test January 27
1. U.S. States Quiz (Test prep)

That's all for the day folks!  I am excited to to be working with you all again.  Take care and have a great rest of your day!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

1-7/8-2019 PPT