September 28 - Finish Reconstruction

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and good morning to all you beautiful people!  Today in class we will be finishing up the Reconstruction Interactive Notebook and also doing a little review discussion to make sure we all understand the important topics!  I hope that you are happy we are at the end of the week!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Analyze the impact of the end of slavery on U.S. Society
2. Analyze the efforts to achieve equality for African Americans in the late 19th century

Agenda:

1. HT #22
2. Finish Reconstruction Interactive Timeline
3. Quick Review: Reconstruction

Homework:

1. Enjoy your break!

That's all for the day folks!  Happy Friday!  Enjoy your week off from school!  I know I will :)
Take care and have a wonderful week!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-28-2018 PPT

September 27 - Start Reconstruction

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see you all!  Today in class we will be discussing and working on Reconstruction.  This is a very important topic to understand the history of African Americans in modern America.  I hope that you are all doing well!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Analyze the impact of the end of slavery on U.S. society
2. Analyze the efforts to achieve equality for African Americans in the late 19th century

Agenda:

1. HT #22
2. Start Reconstruction Interactive Notebook

Homework:

1. NONE

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

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-27-2018 PPT

September 26 - Finish Civil War

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see you all!  Today in class we will wrap up America the Story of US and also or discussions on the Civil War.  This is truly one of my favorite periods in US history and I hope that you feel as if you have learned a great deal so far!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Analyze the events of the Civil War and synthesize the impacts it had on American society

Agenda:

1. HT #21
2. Finish America the Story of US - Civil War

Homework:

1. NONE

That's all for today folks!  I hope that you have a great evening and take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-26-2018 PPT

September 25 - ASOU Civil War

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back and great to see you all!  I hope that you had a great day yesterday.  Today in class we will finish our discussion on the Civil War and then we will start the episode from America Story of Us about the Civil War.  There is some good stuff in this episode so I hope you pay attention and learn some stuff!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Analyze the events of the Civil War and synthesize the impacts it had on American society

Agenda:

1. HT #20
2. Finish Civil War Discussion (if needed)
3. America the Story of US - Civil War

Homework:

1. NONE

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

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-25-2018 PPT

September 24 - The Civil War

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see you all!  I hope that you had a great weekend!  Today in class we will be starting our discussion of the American Civil War, one of the THE most important events in U.S. History.  This is also my area of expertise in U.S. History so I am very excited to spend a couple of days talking with you all about this!  I hope that you enjoy and learn something!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Analyze the events that lead to the Civil War and track the changing perceptions of the North and South
2. Analyze the events of the Civil War and synthesize the impacts it had on American society

Agenda:

1. HT #19
2. Review the Causes of the Civil War Graphic Organizer
3. Start Civil War Discussion

Homework:

1. NONE

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

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-24-2018 PPT

September 21 - Finish Causes of Civil War and Mapping Westward Expansion

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back and happy Friday!  Today in class we will have time to finish two assignments.  The first one that needs to get finished and turned in is the Mapping Westward Expansion Packet.  You need to make sure that is turned in before you leave today!  Also you need to finish and turn in the Events Leading to the Civil War Graphic Organizer.  You will have time to finish both so make sure you get them done and turned in!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Analyze the westward expansion of the U.S. by mapping each major expansion as it happens and answering critical thinking questions
2. Analyze the events that lead to the Civil War and track the changing perceptions of the North and South

Agenda:

1. HT #18
2. Finish Events Leading to Civil War Graphic Organizer (Turn in today)
3. Finish Mapping Westward Expansion Packet (Turn in Today)

Homework:

1. NONE

That's all for the day folks!  I hope you got your work done and turned in today!  Take care and have a great weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-21-2018 PPT

September 20 - Finish Growth of a Nation Notes and Start Causes of the Civil War

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back and great to see you all!  Today in class we will wrap up our notes and discussion from yesterday and then we will be taking a look at the events that lead to the Civil War.  The Civil War is one of my other favorite periods in U.S. History because of the massive changes it brought to the U.S.  I am excited to start looking at this with you all!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Discuss and critique the major events that surrounded the expansion of the U.S. in the early 19th century
2. Analyze the events that lead to the Civil War and track the changing perceptions of the North and South

Agenda:

1. HT #17
2. Finish Growth of the Nation Notes
3. Start Events Leading to the Civil War Graphic Organizer

Homework:

1. Mapping Westward Expansion Packet due Friday

That's all for the day folks!  Don't forget that your Westward Expansion Maps are due tomorrow!  Take care and have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-20-2018 PPT

September 19 - Growth of a Nation Notes

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see you all!  Sorry I missed you yesterday.  Hope that you were able to get a lot of work done on your mapping packet!  Remember that I am collecting that on Friday.  Today in class we will be taking some notes on the period of expansion in U.S. History.  There are a few areas that I will be focusing our attention on.  Let's do this!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Discuss and critique the major events that surrounded the expansion of the U.S. in the early 19th century

Agenda:

1. HT #16
2. Growth of a Nation Notes

Homework:

1. Mapping Westward Expansion Packet due Friday

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that you are doing well and getting everything taken care of!  Take care and have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-19-2018 PPT

September 18 - Mapping Westward Expansion

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back to you all!  Sorry to miss you today but I am not feeling too well after the trip to Arizona.  Hope you are able to get a lot of work done today!  Continue working on your westward expansion map packet, which will be due on Friday!  Get it done ladies and gentlemen!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Analyze the westward expansion of the U.S. by mapping each major expansion as it happens and answering some critical thinking questions

Agenda:

1. HT #15
2. Mapping Westward Expansion

Homework:

1. Mapping Westward Expansion Packet due Friday

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that you had a great one and I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow!  Take care and have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-18-2018 PPT

September 17 - Finish Manifest Destiny

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back and great to see you all!  I missed you all on Friday!  Today in class we will wrap up our work with Manifest Destiny that we didn't get to on Thursday.  We will also be doing an HT activity in honor of Constitution Day!  Yay Constitution!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Analyze the famous painting depicting Manifest Destiny and place it in the context of American westward expansion

Agenda:

1. HT #13
1. Bill of Rights PDF
2. Manifest Destiny Discussion and Activity

Homework:

1. Mapping Westward Expansion Packet due date TBA

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

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-17-2018 PPT

Football Game in Arizona

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Just thought I would pass this along to you all.  The school we are playing in Arizona (Liberty HS) broadcasts their games live online.  So I figured if you are interested in seeing our game I would share the link to their livestream page.  If you are interested and have the time, please check it out!

Have a fantastic weekend!

Mr. Marchetti

Liberty HS Livestream Page

September 14 - Mapping Westward Expansion

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and good morning everyone!  Hope you are having a fabulous day so far!  Sorry to miss you this beautiful Friday but hope you enjoy class and have a great weekend!  Today you will be mapping the expansion of the United States westward from its inception in 1783 until its "completion" in 1854.  Hope you find this interesting!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Analyze the westward expansion of the United State by mapping each major expansion as it happens and answering some critical thinking questions

Agenda:

1. HT #12
2. Mapping Westward Expansion

Homework:

1. NONE

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

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-14-2018 PPT

September 13 - Manifest Destiny

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back and great to see you all!  Today in class we will be talking about the concept of Manifest Destiny.  This is an important expansionist idea that arose in early 19th century America.  We will be working with some maps and primary sources and also discussing the history of expansion.  Hope you are excited as I am!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Analyze the famous painting depicting Manifest Destiny and place it in the context of American westward expansion

Agenda:

1. HT #11
2. Manifest Destiny Discussion and Activity

Homework:

1. NONE

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

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-13-2018 PPT

September 12 - Growth of a Nation Part 2

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see you all.  Today in class we will be finishing up the Louisiana Purchase Activity as well as continue the notes about early American history.  I am look forward to working with you all as always!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Analyze the events that occurred immediately after America's independence
2. Analyze the political ramifications of the Louisiana Purchase

Agenda:

1. HT #10
2. Finish Louisiana Purchase Activity
3. Finish Discussion Growth of a Nation

Homework:

1. NONE

That's all for the day ladies and gentlemen!  I hope that you enjoy and have a great rest of your day!  Take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-12-2018 PPT

September 11 - Growth of a Nation PART 1

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back and great to see you all!  We are diving into Chapter 2 today.  Chapter 2 covers a LOT of history!  So today we will be talking about some of the early history of the United States and we will pay particular attention to the Louisiana Purchase.  I hope that you are all ready to go!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objective:

1. Analyze the events that occurred immediately after America's independence
2. Analyze the political ramifications of the Louisiana Purchase

Agenda:

1. HT #9
2. Discussion: The New Republic
3. Louisiana Purchase Activity
1. Louisiana Purchase Documents

Homework:

1. NONE

That's all for today folks! I hope that you have a great day and take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-11-2018 PPT

September 10 - Chapter 1 Quest

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see you all!  Today in class we will be answering a variety of questions on a Quest for Chapter 1.  This is similar in structure and format to the Constitution quiz that we took last week.  Don't forget to submit your Chapter 1 Study Guide to Google Classroom before we leave today!  I look forward to reading your responses!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Answer short responses questions to demonstrate content knowledge and analytical skill development

Agenda:

1. CH 1 Quest

Homework:

1. NONE

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that you have had a great day and enjoy the rest of it!  Take care and have a great evening!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-10-2018 PPT

September 6 - Unit 1 Review Day 1

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and good morning!  I hope everyone is doing well.  Today in class we will spend our first chunk of time reviewing for the Unit 1 exam that will be on Monday.  This exam will be much more writing based and will involve answering a series of questions with varying degrees of depth.  We will spend today and tomorrow reviewing material for the test.  Hope this helps!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Review material from early America, the Revolution, and the constitution in preparation for a written exam

Agenda:

1. HT #8
2. Unit 1 Review - Day 1 the Study Guide

Homework:

1. Study for Unit 1 Exam on Monday
2. Review Jeopardy tomorrow!

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that you all have a great one!  Take care and see you tomorrow!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-6-2018 PPT

September 5 - Constitution Quiz

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and good morning you beautiful people!  Today in class we will be taking a Constitution quiz, in which you will be allowed to use your notes!  If and when you finish you may work on the Constitution Interactive Notebook that is due tonight to Google Classroom.  I hope that you all have a great day and enjoy!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Demmonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Constitution and how it works by answering a variety of questions on a quiz

Agenda:

1. HT #8
2. Constitution Quiz
3. Constitution Interactive Notebook

Homework:

1. Finish and turn in CIN!
1. Due tonight to Google Classroom!

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that you did well on the quiz and are ready to go tomorrow!  Take care and have a great day!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-5-2018 PPT

September 4 - Finish Constitution

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome back and great to see you all!  Today in class we will be wrapping up the Constitution Scavenger Hunt as well as the Constitution Interactive Notebook.  This will mostly be a work day but we will go over the answers to the scavenger hunt before I collect them.  Hope that you had a great weekend!  Let's get ready to go!  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 #7
2. Finish Constitution Scavenger Hunt
3. Constitution Interactive Notebook (CIN)

Homework:

1. Catch up and finish CIN due tomorrow night!
2. Constitution Quiz tomorrow!

That's all for the day folks!  Great to see you!  Take care and have a great day!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

9-4-2018 PPT

Tutorial closed on Tuesday

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Just a reminder that my tutorial is closed on Tuesday.  If you would like to come in to work on anything, remember that you need contact me ahead of time!  No drop ins tomorrow (Tuesday)!  See you later and have a great end of your three day weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti