August 31 - Constitution Interactive Notebook

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back!  I am sorry to miss you all today but hope that you have a great Friday and enjoy the Rally!  Go Chargers!  Today in class it is a work day for you all on the Constitution Interactive Notebook that is due tonight to Google Classroom.  I hope that everyone has a great day today!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objective:

1. Complete the digital investigation into the U.S. Constitution

Agenda:

1. Constitution Interactive Notebook (CIN) Day 5

Homework:

1. CIN due tonight to Google Classroom

That's all for today folks!  Take care you all!  I hope that you have a great weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

August 30 - Constitution Scavenger Hunt

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back and great to see you!  Today in class we will be taking a look at the Constitution and hunting for specific parts of this important document.  I hope that everyone is doing well and learning something new about the Constitution!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Locate and describe the major powers of the constitution

Agenda:

1. HT #5
2. Constitution Scavenger Hunt
3. Constitution Interactive Notebook (CIN) Day 4

Homework:

1. Catch up with CIN

That's all for the day ladies and gentlemen.  I hope that you have a fantastic evening!  Take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

8-30-2018 PPT

August 29 - Federalists vs. Antifederalists

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back and great to see you all!  Today in class we will be taking a look at the debate over ratifying the U.S. Constitution.  The two groups we will examine are the Federalists and Antifederalists, those who were in favor and against the constitution respectively.  As always I hope that you are all interested in going over this together!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Analyze the debates over ratifying the constitution

Agenda:

1. Quick Discussion the Constitution
2. Federalists vs. Antifederalists activity
3. Constitution Interactive Notebook (CIN) Day 3

Homework:

1. Catch up with CIN

That's all for the day folks!  Hope you have a great day and a great evening!  Take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

8-29-2018 PPT

August 28 - Failures of the Articles of Confederation

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back and great to see you all!  Today in class we will delve a little deeper into the Articles of Confederation and why they failed and needed to be replaced.  We will take a quick look at the Articles and then you will have time to work on the Constitution Interactive Notebook.  Let's get it done!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objective:

1. Analyze the failures of the Articles of Confederation and the necessity of the Constitutional convention

Agenda:

1. HT #4
2. Articles of Confederation Worksheet
3. Constitution Interactive Notebook (CIN) Day 2

Homework:

1. Catch up with CIN

That's all for the day ladies and gentlemen.  Hope you had a great time.  Take care and have a good evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

8-28-2018 PPT

August 27 - Intro to the Constitution

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back from the weekend!  I hope that you all had a great weekend and are ready to go once again for our lovely early class.  Today in class we will begin talking about the U.S. Constitution.  This is actually one of my favorite topics in our history.  I am an avid lover of the Constitution and have often studied the document as well as the history around its amendments and interpretations.  I hope that today and over the next couple of days we can enjoy learning more about this together!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Analyze the Articles of Confederation and discuss the constitutional convention

Agenda:

1. Quick Discussion: Articles of Confederation
2. Constitution Interactive Notebook Day 1
1. Slides 2-4

Homework:

1. 1775 Reflection due Tomorrow

That's all for the day ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that you all had fun today and I look forward to seeing you all again tomorrow!  Take care and have a great day!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

8-27-2018 PPT

August 24 - 1775 Rebellion Day 2

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back and great to see you all!  Today in class we will continue playing 1775: Rebellion!  I hope that after yesterday you have a better understanding of the game and it will be easier to get right into playing today!  Let's get to playing!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Analyze the role of the Continental Army, Continental Militia, British Regulars, Loyalist Militia, Native Americans, French, and Hessians in the American Revolution through playing 1775: Rebellion

Agenda:

1. Activity: 1775 Rebellion Board Game
1. Set Up
2. Play
3. Clean Up
1. 1775 Rebellion Rulebook
2. HTC #2

Homework:

1. Revolutionary War Board Game Reflection Paper due Sunday to Google Classroom

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that you all enjoyed playing the game and found it a fun way to learn about the American Revolution!  Take care and have a great weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

8-24-2018 PPT

Assembly Schedule Today

August 23 - 1775 Rebellion Day 1

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back and great to see you all!  Today in class we will be playing a board game to simulate the American Revolution!  This game is fairly easy and straightforward to play so I hope that you all read the directions last night and are ready to go!  I'm looking forward to getting to watch you all play the game!  Let's get to playing!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Analyze the role of the Continental Army, Continental Militia, British Regulars, Loyalist Militia, Native Americans, French, and Hessians in the American Revolution through playing 1775: Rebellion

Agenda:

1. HT #2
2. Activity: 1775 Rebellion Board Game
1. Set Up
2. Play
3. Clean Up
1. 1775 Rebellion Rulebook
3. HTC #2

Homework:

1. Revolutionary War Board Game Reflection Paper due Sunday to Google Classroom

That's all for the day ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that you all enjoyed the game and I hope that you are excited to continue playing tomorrow!  Take care and have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

8-23-2018 PPT

August 22 - Road to the Revolution

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see you all again!  Today in class

Objectives:

1. Analyze and chart the events that caused the American Revolution

Agenda:

1. Causes of the American Revolution
2. Graphic Organizer
3. 1775 Rules Overview

Homework:

1. 1775 Check For Understanding due tomorrow!
2. 1775 Rebellion Rulebook

That's all for today folks!  I hope that you have had a great day and I look forward to playing board games with you all tomorrow!  Take care and have a great night!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

8-22-2018 PPT

August 21 - New England vs. Southern Colonies

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back!  Today in class

Objectives:

1. Analyze and interpret colonial life in the early days and the events that helped lead to the Revolution
2. Compare and contrast the New England and Southern Colonies

Agenda:

1. African Slave Trade
2. The Southern Colonies
3. Northern Economy

Homework:

1. 1775 Check for Understanding due Thursday
2. 1775 Rebellion Rulebook

That's all for today folks!  I look forward to seeing all of you tomorrow.  Take care and have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

8-21-2018 PPT

August 20 - Rebels

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back from the weekend!  It is great to see you all!  Today in class we will be continuing (and hopefully finishing) America the Story of US - Rebels.  We will be discussing the American Revolution and the importance of independence this week!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Analyze and interpret colonial life in the early days and the events that lead to the Revolution

Agenda:

1. America the Story of US - Rebels

Homework:

1. 1775 Check for Understanding due Thursday
2. 1775 Rebellion Rulebook

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that you are enjoying the start of your junior year!  Take care and have a great day!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

8-20-2018 PPT

August 17 - Rebels

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and happy Friday!  Today in class we will be finishing up our colonial maps and charts, and then we will start the America Story of Us - Rebels episode.  Should be a nice easy way for us to finish out the week.  I am excited for our first weekend hahahaha!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Analyze and interpret colonial life in the early days and the events that helped lead to the Revolution

Agenda:

1. HT #2
2. Finish 13 Colonies Map
3. America the Story of US - Rebels
4. HTC #2

Homework:

1. NONE

That's all for today folks!  I hope that you have enjoyed the first week of your junior year!  Take care and have a great weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

8-17-2018 PPT

August 16 - 13 Colonies

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back!  Today in class we will be starting our examination of early U.S. History.  We will be briefly discussing the 13 colonies and reviewing some general information about them.  We will then be working on a mapping activity and filling out a chart (if we have time).  Should be a good day ahead of us!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Analyze and produce a map of the English North American Colonies

Agenda:

1. Collect Syllabus Signatures
2. HT #1
3. Intro to Colonial Period
4. 13 Colonies Map
5. HTC #1

Homework:

1. NONE

That's all for today folks!  I hope that everything is going well.  If you have any questions for me, just let me know!  I am here to help.  Take care and have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

8-16-2018 PPT

August 15 - First Day of School!

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome to the first day of Junior Year!  I hope that everyone is doing well and ready for an exciting day of going over the syllabus in all your classes!  This is an EARLY class being zero period so I hope that you are all awake and ready to go!  U.S. History has always been my favorite subject so I look forward to starting this journey with you.  I hope that you are all happy and excited for today!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Discuss the design of the class and the class requirements

Agenda:

1. Find your seat (Find your desk number)
2. Introduction: Who is Mr. Marchetti
3. Review Syllabus (Due August 16)
4. Worktime: Homework

Homework:

1. Buy Composition Book
2. Syllabus Signature due August 16
3. Submit Google Classroom Assignment
1. Class Code - odl3nkg

That's all for today folks!  We are starting pretty much right away tomorrow so I look forward to seeing you all!  Make sure you bring your syllabus signatures in!  Take care and have a great day!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

8-15-2018 PPT

Class Code

Welcome to U.S. history 2018-2019!

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome to your junior year and US History!  This course is one of my favorites because I have always loved US history.  I am passionate about history and expect you to do your best while you are in this class.  If you put in the work and effort you should have no problem in this class as well as your others.  Let's start the year off strong!  I look forward to meeting you all on August 15th!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

A little about me:

I have been a history aficionado since I was young.  Starting with a love of dinosaurs and then transitioning into a passion for the 19th century American West.  I decided to become a teacher when I was in 7th grade and knew that I would one day teach history.  I went to Notre Dame de Namur University and triple majored in History, Political Science, and Religious Studies.  I immediately proceeded to work on and earn my teaching credential and started teaching in 2008.  This will be my 11th year teaching and 10th at Leland!  I am currently working on my Masters in American Military History and writing my thesis on Zachary Taylor's Army of Occupation during the Mexican-American War.  I am looking forward to finishing my thesis and completing my Masters.  I hope that you are all ready to learn some history with me!

I am also a man of many interests!  If you peruse my classroom I am sure that you will be able to figure out my interests.  I am an avid comic book reader and still go every Wednesday for New Comic Book Day.  Feel free to check out any of the comic books in the classroom and read them when you have a free moment.  I also love to play board games when I get free time with my buddies.  One of my favorites is Betrayal at House on the Hill, it has two different parts with a traitor mechanic.  I highly recommend it to anyone who likes board games!  I still play video games, although I don't have a lot of time to do so.  I recently got a Nintendo Switch and this is by far one of my favorite gaming systems ever!  There are a few games upcoming that I am looking forward to.  I am a movie nerd and go to see new movies as often as I can.  Finally I am a big fan of Science Fiction.  I have written a Military Science Fiction novel that I one day would like to publish.  I LOVE Star Trek and will share it with you all when I can.

That's just a bit about me.  I look forward to meeting you all on August 15th!