Monday, March 2, 2015

March 2

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class you took your Europe Map Tests!  I hope that you all feel good about your performance today.  We will be continuing our discussions about Guns, Germs, and Steel on Wednesday.  Please be sure to finish your annotations and come to class prepared to discuss. 

Have a great one ladies and gentlemen!

Dif-tor heh smusma,

Mr. Marchetti

Sunday, March 1, 2015

Tomorrow

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Just a reminder that we have our Europe Map Test tomorrow!  I hope that you have been studying!  There are 72 items on the test across all four maps.

I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow!

‘oy’be’lu’chugh Qapbe’lu’

Dif-tor heh smusma,

Mr. Marchetti


In tribute to a lifelong personal hero.


Wednesday, February 25, 2015

February 25

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will begin our look at Imperialism, which will be our primary theme throughout the rest of the semester.  To get started today access the file below and read it with your 2 o'clock partner.

Skimming and Scanning

Follow the directions on the PPT and answer the questions regarding skimming and scanning a text document.

After we discuss the idea of skimming and scanning documents, we will begin reading the prologue of Guns, Germs, and Steel.  To access the prologue open the document below.

Guns, Germs, and Steel Prologue

We will be reading and annotating the first two pages of this document together as a class and then we will be watching the first episode of its corresponding documentary.

Your homework tonight is to skim and read the rest of the document by next Wednesday.

Don't forget that our Europe Map Test is on Monday!  We will be doing a practice map activity for Friday's rally schedule.

I hope that you are all doing well ladies and gentlemen!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Monday, February 23, 2015

February 23 - Mapping Monday

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class you should have worked on and completed your third Current Event.  If and when you completed the Current Event you should have worked on your Europe Map Packets.

Current Event #4 should be on a newsworthy event in Europe.

Current Event #4 Worksheet
Remember you need to make a copy and title it P(2 or 6)_first and last name_Current Event #4

Remember to review any comments I made on your previous Current Events to avoid making the same mistake twice!

Because of the schedule switch for this week, you should have plenty of time to work both on your Current Events and Map Packets.  If you are able to finish both in class today I expect you to work on one of two things:
  1. Study for the Europe Map Test next Monday (March 2)
  2. Make up any missing assignments you have (the 1st six-week grading period ends this Friday!)
    • Remember to email me when you have submitted a late assignment to Google Classroom so that I can grade it.

Always great seeing you all today!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Sunday, February 22, 2015

Welcome back!

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

I hope you have all had a good week off!  I look forward to seeing you all again soon!  Just a reminder that tomorrow (Monday) is a Friday schedule (Periods 2, 4, & 6).  We will still be doing a Mapping Monday so come prepared to talk about current events and work on your Europe Maps!

Looking forward to see you all!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Friday, February 13, 2015

February 13

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class you worked on your Population Mini-Portfolios.  You must turn them in by midnight tonight so hopefully you were able to finish in class!  This is your test for our Population unit so make sure you put in the effort to do well!

Have a great break!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

February 11

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be starting our Population mini-Portfolio Project.  Please follow all directions carefully in order to successfully complete this assignment, which represents your cumulative assessment.

Begin by opening the file below and making a copy.

Population Mini-Portfolio Project

You will receive time in class today and Friday in order to complete the project.  This is your assessment for the Population Unit, so please take your time to perform the tasks thoroughly and with effort.

I was not in second period today, due to a professional development and so if you have nay questions or need any clarification please email me.  The directions above provide you with everything that you need in order to be successful.

Use your time wisely!  I look forward to seeing you all again soon.

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti