Thursday/Friday 10/26/17-10/27/17

History Today 19

Prompt: Columbian Exchange/Spreadsheets

What is the Columbian Exchange? Provide 2 or more examples of biological exchange between the two continents

Who has used an electronic spreadsheet (Excel, Sheets, etc.)?

What is the usefulness of a spreadsheet?

Finish: Readings
Mapping: Columbian Exchange
     Maps
     Directions

1. Tutorial: Google Slides
2. Discuss: Biomes
3. Webquest: Biomes

Homework: Submit the readings to Google Classroom, Finish CE Maps for Monday. 


Simple Spreadsheet Video
 

 Advanced Features

Tuesday/Wedesday 10/24/17-10/25/17

Today in class we will be watching a video on the Columbian Exchange, discussing it, and then reading about it.  This is our first real major historical content unit and I am so excited to talk about history!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objective:

1. Analyze a text about the Columbian Exchange with the use of annotation and completion of a graphic organizer

Agenda:

1. History Today #18
2. Readings: Columbian Exchange
   1. Pre-Reading Alfred Crosby
   2. Full Annotations

Homework:

1. NONE

10-23-2017 PPT

Block 1

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will be finishing the reading on the Columbian Exchange and then we will start a little activity where you will be mapping it!  We are rolling right along here, can you believe it is almost November?  Crazy right?  This is an important topic not only for the rest of our discussions this year, but also for your future history courses.  Really try your best to get it!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Illustrate the Columbian Exchange by drawing the path of diseases, people, and other items to and from the New World

Agenda:

1. History today #18
2. Finish Readings
3. Mapping: Columbian Exchange
   1. CE Mapping Directions
   2. CE Maps
4. HTC #9

Homework:

1. Submit the readings to Google Classroom

Monday 10/23/17

Mapping Unit Test

Friday 10/20/17

Today in class you will be turning in your Court Cartographer Project and also taking a test on the History of Maps and Map Making!  This is one of our first bigger tests so make sure to do your best and try hard.  It is a rally schedule so you don't have a ton of time, stay on task!  I will check them out when I return on Monday.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate content knowledge about latitude, longitude, map making, and time zones

Agenda:

1. Submit Court Cartographer
2. Test: Lat/Long Map Making

Homework:

1. NONE

That's all for the day ladies and gentlemen!  Enjoy Homecoming this weekend!  Have fun and be safe!  I will see you all again on Monday!  Take care and have a great weekend!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Wednesday/Thursday 10/18/17-10/19/17

Today in class is our final day to work on the Court Cartographer Project.  Make sure you stay on task and get your work done today.  I expect those maps to be your absolute best!  Enjoy the homecoming festivities!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Read and annotate a unique story from a fictional explorer and create a map based on the information provided

Agenda:

1. Review for test.
2. Day 3 Court Cartographer Project
   1. Court Cartographer Rubric

Homework:

1. Finish Project
2. Study for Latitude/Longitude/Map Making/Time Zones Test Friday

Monday/Tuesday 10/16/17-10/17/17

Today in class you will have time to continue working on your Court Cartographer Project.  You will have a lot of class time to work on your Court Cartographer Project so I am expecting your best work!  This is also Homecoming Week so have a ton of fun!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Read and annotate a unique story from a fictional explorer and create a map based on the information provided

Agenda:

1. History Today #16
2. Day 2: Court Cartographer Project
   1. Court Cartographer Rubric

Homework:

1. Work on project, if behind
2. Study for Latitude/Longitude/Map Making/Time Zones Test on Friday

Block II Thursday/Friday 10/12/17-10/13/17

Today in class we will be reviewing the history of map making and then starting our Court Cartographer Project.  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Discuss a history of map making with an emphasis on answering questions related to the content
2. Read and annotate a unique story from a fictional explorer and create a map based on the information provided

Agenda:

1. Review the Time Zone Project
2. History Today #15
   
   Prompt: Daylight Savings
   
   Why did countries initially start observing daylight savings?
   Discuss/Review: A History of Map Making
3. Introduce: Court Cartographer Project
1. Court Cartographer Directions
2. Court Cartographer Rubric

Homework:

1. NONE