The History Chicks

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

If you are looking for something to do this summer that maybe helps you learn a little I highly recommend this podcast - The History Chicks.  In each episode they go into detail on the life of a famous woman or women from history.  Obviously I would recommend women from American history for this class but they are all pretty good!

The History Chicks Podcast

Hope you are having a good summer!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Finals Week and Farewell!

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Well here it is!  We are at our last week of school!  The last 12 weeks have been interesting to say the least.  You have literally lived through one of the most significant events in world history in the last 100 years.  This pandemic has been scary and difficult, we have had to make massive adjustments to the way we live.  I hope that you have been able to adjust and continue working hard.  You deserve a relaxing summer break, but remember to stay safe!

Before we go to summer do not forget the End of Year Project that is due tomorrow (June 2)!  I will try to get those scored and returned to you quickly!  I am so proud of the work you did for the AP Exam, as well as the AP Exam itself!  You rose to the challenge and I am so proud of you!

Keep an eye out for messages from the school about returning school materials.  We will need those APUSH textbooks back!  I have not heard yet when that will be occurring but it will be imperative that you get it done in a timely fashion.  When I get information regarding this I will share it with you all.

I am proud of the work that you have done.  I hope that you were able to continue learning and growing while sheltered in place.  It will be important going into next school year that you have the skills necessary to continue your academic advancement and growth.  Take the summer to relax and center yourself.  We don't know yet what the Fall will bring.  Hopefully there can be a more normal state of things, but that is unclear at this time.

I have missed you all very much over these past weeks and months.  I miss being in the classroom enjoying our conversations.  I miss interacting with you all.  Despite the disruptions I know that you will be well and do well in your future.

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

May 28 - End of Year Project Check in #3

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome to our last session before Finals!  It feels so weird that we are nearly done with the semester and finished the last 2/3 of the semester from home!  I have missed you all so much.  I am excited to see your projects when you turn them n next week.  Let's get to business!

Objectives:

1. Enjoy History

Agenda:

1. End of Year Project
1. You can do 4 out of the 5 options with a partner
1. Can be anyone who has me as a teacher (not from another APUSH class)
2. By Tuesday
1. Finish the project!

Homework:

1. End of Year Project due June 2

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that you are proud of the work that you have done this year!  Take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

5-28-2020 PPT

May 26 - End of Year Project Check in #2

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to have you with me once again!  I miss you all!  We are finally on the downslide towards the end of the semester.  Just our End of Year Project to continue working on.  Today we will be continuing to work on our End of Year Project!  I hope that you are all doing well and getting ready to wrap up into summer.  I hope everyone is staying safe!

Objectives:

1. Enjoy History

Agenda:

1. End of Year Project
1. You can do 4 out of the 5 options with a partner
1. Can be anyone who has me as a teacher (not from another APUSH class)
2. By Tuesday
1. Finish 2/3 of project
2. Continue constructing slides

Homework:

1. End of Year Project due June 2

That's all for today folks!  I hope that you are doing well and are getting a lot done in your project.  If you are interested in a summer book club fill out the survey below.  Take care.

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

5-26-2020 PPT

May 21 - End of Year project Check in #1

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome to the end of the year!  We just have a couple of weeks left together.  I hope that you all feel good about the AP Exam last week and the work we are doing to finish up for the year.  I am very excited to see what you come up with for your projects.  I miss you all!  let's get down to business!

Objectives:

1. Enjoy History

Agenda:

1. Introduce End of Year Project
1. You can do 4 out of the 5 options with a partner
1. Can be anyone who has me as a teacher (not from another APUSH class)
2. By Tuesday
1. Finish 1/3 of project
2. Should be done with main research
3. Start constructing slides

Homework:

1. 4th Research Paper due May 22 (Tomorrow)
1. ACC DO NOT do this
2. End of Year Project due June 2

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that you are continuing to stay safe and finish out school strong for the academic year.  Take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

5-21-2020 PPT

May 19 - Introduce Final Project

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and huzzah!  We have made it through the AP Exam!  Only a couple of weeks left till the end of the school year, huzzah!  Today we will be going over the directions for your End of the Year Project.  This is supposed to be fun as well as academically interesting.  I want to emphasize that you choose something that interests you more than anything else!  This should be a fun way to end the year.  I miss you all and wish we could finish up together.  Let's get down to business!

Objectives:

1. Enjoy History

Agenda:

1. Introduce End of Year Project
1. You can do 4 out of the 5 options with a partner
1. Can be anyone who has me as a teacher (not from another APUSH class)
2. Choose which option you want to do by Thursday
1. Start brainstorming what you are going to do

Homework:

1. 4th Research Paper due May 22
1. ACC DO NOT do this
2. End of Year Project due June 2

That's all for the day folks!  I can't wait to hear what you plan on doing for the end of the year project!  Take care and have a great rest of your day!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

5-19-2020 PPT

Optional History Book Club

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Now that the AP Exam is over if you are interested in doing a book club with Mr. Marchetti, purely optional and for fun, please fill out the survey below to choose our first book.  Please only sign up if you think you will read and participate in discussions.  I enjoy reading and just thought this would be fun to do now that we don't need to worry about the AP Exam.  Hope you are well.

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Post AP Exam Check in

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

You did it!  You are done with the AP Exam!  I can't tell you how proud I am of all of you!  You have put in a lot of work this year and had to deal with a very difficult pandemic and shelter in place that has thrown all sorts of wrenches into our normal preparation process.  This should prove to you all that you have the grit, resolve, dedication, and skills to be successful even under tough circumstances.  I am so proud of everything you have done.  You deserve to celebrate this weekend!  You did it!  When you get the chance please let me know about your AP Exam experience in the survey below.  I would love to hear how you did and how it went!  Take care all of you beautiful people!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Go Get EM!

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Here is a quick video of me expressing good luck before the test today!  You got this!  Good luck!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

May 12 - Mr. Marchetti write a DBQ Example

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome to the Tuesday before the AP Exam!  So for today I have a video of myself writing a DBQ essay in response to an AP Prompt.  It was a challenge since I haven't done this in years!  In the video I break down how I approach writing a DBQ and write one while providing commentary.  Along the way I show you some of my recommendations for how to approach the various potential problems that you might run into along the way.  It was a fascinating experience!  Remember that if you get your Practice DBQ essay written and turned in by Wednesday I will do my utmost best to grade and provide feedback before the exam!

DBQ Practice

If you have any questions, want any advice, or just want to talk let me know and I can be available!  This is the start of a stressful week, especially for those of you who have more than just the APUSH exam! 

I believe in you all!  I know that you can do this!  Just make sure to do your prep and be ready to go on Friday!

Norris review Worksheets - at this point the best chance you got for last minute review!

1. Unit 1 - 1491-1607
2. Unit 2 - 1607-1754
3. Unit 3 - 1754-1800
4. Unit 4 - 1800-1848
5. Unit 5 - 1844-1877
6. Unit 6 - 1865-1898
7. Unit 7 - 1890-1945

You got this!

Take care and as always

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

May 11 - Prepare for the DBQ!

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome once again to a remote lesson!  And welcome to AP week!  I hope that everyone has kept on top of your review and been spending time preparing for the AP Exam!  It's almost weird that the test is finally here!  I know that many of you have more than one AP Exam to take so there will be no assignments due this week.  Instead we will go over the main things about the AP Exam this week and then there will be a DBQ Practice.  This is an "assignment" and if you want feedback you should do it and turn it in on or before Wednesday.  I will do one last lesson on Wednesday before the test but it will be a tips and tricks lesson not anything crazy or difficult.  Its gonna be a crazy week!  Let's get down to business!

Objectives:

1. Review the Modified DBQ Rubric and online Exam practices
2. Practice a Modified DBQ

Agenda:

1. Review Modified DBQ
2. Review Online AP Exam
3. DBQ Practice
4. DBQ Demonstration

Homework:

1. Time Period 7 Document Questions due TONIGHT before 11:59PM
2. APUSH Exam May 15 at 11AM THIS FRIDAY!!!!!
3. 4th Research Paper due May 22
1. ACC DO NOT do this

That's all for the day folks!  I hope you take the time to prepare for the exam!  It may seem easier but you get 45 minutes and that's it!  I believe in each and every one of you.  I am excited for you!  Take care and have a great rest of your day!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

5-11-2020 PPT

Special Review Videos from APUSH

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Here are a few videos from the College Board including a special one with Lin Manuel Miranda!  Hope you are well and working hard to get ready for the test!  We will do some last minute practice next week to get ready for the exam!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

May 7 -Time Period 7 Review

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome to another remote lesson!  This is the last Period Review before the AP Exam next Friday!  Ahhhhhhh!!!  Next week we will do some practice for the AP Exam and hopefully you have been studying on your own to prepare.  Super important that you are working towards the exam, there is less margin for error since they have modified it so heavily!  Let's get right to it!

Objectives:

1. Review Time Period 7 for the AP Exam
1. Collect evidence for free response
2. Practice Questions for Time Period 7

Agenda:

1. Time Period 7 Review
2. Practice Questions for Time Period 7

Homework:

1. Time Period 6 Document Questions due Friday before 11:59PM
2. Time Period 7 Document Questions due Monday before 11:59PM
3. APUSH Exam May 15 at 11AM
4. 4th Research Paper due May 22
1. ACC DO NOT do this

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that you are studying!  I miss every single one of you and hope that you feel well prepared for the AP Exam one week away!  Take care everyone!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

5-7-2020 PPT

Time Period 7 Review Part 1

Time Period Review 7 Part 2

Class elections for next year

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Here is some info via Mrs. Walsh.  Hope you are all well!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Class officer elections are happening 5/4- 5/6 (11:59pm). Voting links are below (also found here- https://leland.sjusd.org/student-resources/clubs-asb/):

·         Class of 2021: http://vote.5starstudents.com/317cd4

·         Class of 2022: http://vote.5starstudents.com/c930df

• Class of 2023: http://vote.5starstudents.com/6d4b3e

To login to 5starstudents, use your ID Number (no “s”), and the phone number where you get Mr. Park’s messages in this format (XXX)XXX-XXXX  (no spaces).  If you have having trouble logging in, please email Mrs. Walsh (mwalsh@sjusd.org). 

May 5 - Time Period 6 Review

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome to another remote lesson!  This is getting weird huh?  I miss you all very much and hope that you are continuing to study and prepare for the AP Exam which is getting close!  Just next Friday!!!!  Let's get right to it!

Objectives:

1. Review Time Period 6 for the AP Exam
1. Collect evidence for free response
2. Practice Questions for Time Period 6

Agenda:

1. Time Period 6 Review
2. Practice Questions for Time Period 6

Homework:

1. Time Period 6 Document Questions due Friday before 11:59PM
2. Time Period 7 Document Questions due Monday before 11:59PM
3. APUSH Exam May 15 at 11AM
4. 4th Research Paper due May 22
1. ACC DO NOT do this

I hope everyone is doing well and taking care of yourselves.  This time can get pretty weird and tough if you are not doing things to take your mind off it.  So do your school work, read a book, watch a show and/or movie.  Take care of yourselves!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

5-5-2020 PPT

I have been spending most of my free time reading these days.  Watching a few shows here and there.

Here is what Mr. Marchetti has read so far:

• Doing a Virtual Book Club with my Friends so far we have read
• Ready Player Oneby Ernest Cline
• Pretty good book!  Definitely better than the movie but I liked the movie as well.  It has a great science fiction backdrop and also a ton of pop culture references for people my age and older.
• The Kingdom Keepers: Disney After Dark by Ridley Pearson
• Pretty good YA book that ties in with Disney parks.  Takes a while to get interesting but once it does it is fun.  Recommend for people who enjoy Disney Parks.
• On Basilisk Station (Next on our list) by David Weber
• I've read this one before.  It is part of the Honor Harrington series which is a great science fiction military/political story.
• Reading on my own
• Star Trek Picard: The Last Best Hope by Una McCormack
• Ties into the recent Star Trek Picard series.  I didn't finish unfortunately because I got distracted by other books but it was an easy read and good up to the point I read.
• Flu: The Story of the Great Influenza Pandemic of 1918 and the Search for the Virus that Caused it by Gina Kolata
• This was a great and eye opening history of the science and history behind the Flu.  Gives a rundown of what happened in 1918 and then focuses on the search for the 1918 virus.  It is pretty scary to think that they have recreated the most deadly disease in human history in a lab in Atlanta.
• Pale Rider: The Spanish Flu of 1918 and how it Changed the World by Laura Spinner
• Another good book on the 1918 flu.  This one I chose because I wanted more history of what happened during the 1918 Flu.  It was eye opening.  I didn't realize how devastating the Flu was or how much it impacted the world.  Probably much more influential than World War I but few have known or talked about it.
• Vicksburg: Grant's Campaign That Broke the Confederacy by Donald L. Miller (Currently Reading)
• So far this is a great book!  Really enjoying the look at the western theater of the Civil War, which many ignore over the more famous eastern theater.  Also learning more about Grant which is interesting.

AP Exam Check in

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

We will be wrapping up our Time Period reviews this week and then will have just next week before the AP Exam.  Please take this survey really quick to provide me insight into what areas we should focus on the days before the AP Exam.  I hope that you are all doing well!  I miss you all very much!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

April 30 - Time Period 5 Review

Hello ladies and gentlemen

Welcome and great new remote lesson!  I hope everyone is doing well and continuing to practice for the AP Exam.  Two best things you can do to practice now is analyze documents and write DBQ essays.  Feel free to send me them if you want some feedback.  Let's get right back to another Review!

Objectives:

1. Review Time Period 5 for the AP Exam
1. Collect evidence for free response
2. Practice Questions for Time Period 5

Agenda:

1. Time Period 5 Review
2. Practice Questions

Homework:

1. Time Period 4 Document Questions due Tomorrow before 11:59PM
2. Time Period 5 Document Questions due Monday before 11:59PM
3. APUSH Exam May 15 at 11AM
4. 4th Research Paper due May 22
1. ACC DO NOT do this

That's all for the day folks!  Take care of yourselves and continue staying safe out there!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

4-30-2020 PPT

AP Exam Update - IMPORTANT!

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

College Board just released some important information about making sure that you are ready to take the AP Exams that are upcoming.  This is mostly related to making sure that your account is up to date and that your technology systems are ready to go on the day of the test.  It is crucial that you follow these steps to ensure that you have a smooth experience when you take the AP Exams starting May 11!  If you have any trouble let me know and I will do my best to help you!

1. 2020 AP Testing Guide - This will walk you through the various steps to ensure that you know how the AP Exam will be administered 
1. Info about the AP Exam E-Ticket
1. You will get an email with your E-Ticket for EACH Exam you are taking!
2. Make sure that your email registered with College Board is correct!
1. Confirm your Email Address with College Board Here
2. Check the Exam schedule to make sure you now when to log in
1. Make sure you verify the correct time!
2. We are on the Pacific Time Schedule
3. Information about the June Make Up (Don't plan on doing this!  This is for people who have technical difficulties and/or other circumstances that prevent them from taking the exam in June)
4. Various options for how to submit your exam
1. For all responses
1. Type/Write your AP ID and Initials at the top of every page
2. When the timer reaches 5 minutes you must stop and submit
2. Copy and Paste a typed response
1. Use Chrome/Firefox/Safari/Edge web browsers
2. Use Google Docs or Microsoft Word (or something similar)
3. Attach a typed response
1. Use Chrome/Firefox/Safari/Edge web browsers
2. Use Google Docs or Microsoft Word (or something similar)
3. Save using .doc .docx .pdf .txt or .odt formats
4. Attach one or more photos of a handwritten response
1. Use dark pen or pencil
2. One page per photo (multiple pages means multiple photos)
3. Save using .png .jpg or .jpeg formats
5. Five Steps to Take Before Exam Day
1. Review your Contact Information
1. Confirm your Email Address with College Board Here
2. Choose Your Tech: 
1. Choose Your Device
2. Prepare Your Documents for Typing
1. Decide which format you want to write your test in
2. Remember you will need to download if you use something like Google Docs in the right format
3. Write your AP ID and Initials in the Header on your document ahead of time
3. Prepare Your Documents for Handwriting
1. Use whit paper (lined or unlined)
2. Use standard size (8.5 x 11)
3. Use #2 pencil or pen with black or blue ink
4. You cannot use more than 5 pages
5. Write your AP ID and Initials at the top of each page and number pages 1-5
3. Use the AP 2020 Exam Demo to Practice the Test Your Tech
1. Opens May 4
2. cb.org/apdemo
3. If this doesn't work for you then it will not work on the Test day so check that it works on your device!
4. What Students Need on Exam Day
1. Exam e-ticket email
2. Completed Exam Day Checklist (including AP ID)
3. Device: Laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc.
4. Browser: Chrome (recommended), Firefox, Safari, or Edge
5. Internet or cellular connection
5. Look for your Exam Confirmation and E-Ticket Emails
1. May 4
1. You'll receive an exam confirmation email on May 4 with your AP ID and a list of exams you're registered for.
2. You can check which exams you registered for in My AP
2. Two Days Before Each Exam
1. You will receive an email with your e-ticket and AP ID
6. Complete the AP Exam Day Checklist
7. Exam Day
1. 30 Minutes before your local start time
1. Check-In
1. Use e-ticket to check in to exam
2. Complete identity information
3. Wait for exam to begin automatically
2. 45 Minutes
1. Question Appears
1. Read Question
2. Develop Response
3. 5 Minutes
1. Submit Response
1. Exam is completed
8. Your Testing Environment
1. Do your best to test by yourself in a quiet room
1. Remove distractions
2. Enable the DO NOT DISTURB or quiet setting on your device
3. Let your parents, guardians, siblings, and friends know when you'll be testing so they don't disturb you.
2. Make sure your device is plugged in
3. If you have limited bandwidth, ask others on your network to limit their use of the internet during your exam
4. Have your checklist and any required documents next to you
9. Be aware that plagiarism detection software WILL BE USED on your assessment
10. What Could Go Wrong While I'm Testing?
1. If you accidentally close your browser, your device crashes, or you temporarily lose internet access you can quickly click your exam e-ticket again to return to the exam
1. Continue the exam and if you feel the disruption hurt your exam you can request approval to take the makeup exam
2. During the exam don't refresh your browser or hit the back arrow
2. Don't call
11. Exam Scores
1. Exam will still be scored on a 1-5 scale
2. Scores will be released later - beginning about July 15

Youtube Playlist that provides information on this year's AP Exams

Complete the AP Exam Day Checklist

Confirm your Email Address with College Board Here

I hope this helps!  Make sure you follow all these guidelines to ensure a smooth and easy experience when the AP Exams roll around!

If you need anything or have any questions let me know!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

April 28 - Time Period 4 Review

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Welcome and great to be back folks!  As we race towards the AP Exam I miss you all more and more.  I hope that you are all staying on top of your work and prepping yourselves for the Exam!  This week we will be reviewing Time Period 4 & 5.  Let's get right to it!

Objectives:

1. Review Time Period 4 for the AP Exam
1. Collect evidence for free response
2. Practice Questions for Time Period 4

Agenda:

1. Time Period 4 Review
2. Practice Questions

Homework:

1. Time Period 4 Document Questions due Friday before 11:59PM
2. APUSH Exam May 15 at 11AM
3. 4th Research Paper due May 22
1. ACC DO NOT do this

That's all for the day folks!  Time Period 4 is an important one!  Many of you had asked for extra review of Period 4 so hope you enjoy!  Take care!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

4-28-2020 PPT

AP Exam Update/Clarification

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

I hope that everyone is doing well and spending that time getting prepped for the AP Exam!  Its actually getting close!  There are quite a few people that still need to finish and turn in the Time Period 2 Review and the Time Period 3 Review is due tomorrow so make sure you are on top of these and getting the work done!

I have one quick update/clarification that I just saw this morning.  The DBQ for the modified AP Exam will be limited to Units 3-7!  So pay extra attention to those units!

As always if you need help or have questions please email me or post a comment.  I miss you all!

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti