Ms. Tristani

Welcome!

"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose." - Dr. Seuss

I am very excited to work with each of you this semester. I think all students are capable of achieving at high levels and am going to challenge each you on a daily basis. I think this semester will be difficult at times, but I think you'll have fun learning about the past.

My blog is designed to inform about unit schedules, homework assignments, upcoming projects and tests, and a way for you to keep in contact with me throughout the semester.  Click on the link under Pages (LOCATED TO THE RIGHT) to find your class information.

If you have any additional questions please contact me at lauren.tristani@cobbk12.org.

World History Weekly Reminder - April 27-May 1

This week we are learning all about World War I. On Friday your portfolio is due.  Remember we are doing several activities in class which you will turn in on Friday, but there are still a few that you must do at home (time line, web diagram, propaganda poster, Zimmerman Note and Treaty of Versailles questions).

On Friday you will also have a test over World War I (Chapter 29).  This test will have multiple choice, matching, map identification, and writing portions.  Be prepared to explain your answers and demonstrate your understanding of the Great War.

Best of luck, and as always, if you have any questions let me know!

U.S. History - Getting Close to EOCT...

As we get close to the EOCT (May 6 and 7) we are going to cover a lot of material.  Our last test was over "The Roaring Twenties and a National Crisis (The Great Depression and New Deal)."  We will not have another test until Finals (May 21 or 22). 

Our last test will cover: World War II, Post World War II foreign and domestic policy including -

Some topics related to foreign policy we will discuss - The Cold War, Korean War, Cuban Missile Crisis, Vietnam, Iran-Contra Scandal, Space Race, Arms Race, etc.

Some domestic changes we will discuss - Baby Boom, Presidents and Televison, Civil Rights Movement, Counter-Culture, Watergate, September 11, etc.

We will conduct a variety of different activities to learn new material and also review for the EOCT.  It is your responsibility to stay on top of things and ask questions if you are struggling.

Vocabulary is still due:

Unit 8 is due Monday, April 27.

Unit 9 is due Monday, May 4.

After the EOCT we will work in class to analyze different perspectives of key events which have shapped the course of American History.

U.S. History Weekly Reminder - March 30-April 3

Test on Tuesday over the Emerging World Power (Chapters 17, 18, and 19).  As always vocabulary is due as well.

On Wednesday we will start to discuss the affect of the World War on the U.S.  Talking about the "Roaring Twenties" and how the false prosperity led to a global economic depression.  On Friday, we will watch bits and pieces of Cinderella Man.  It's an excellent depiction of how the Great Depression affected individual Americans.  The film demonstrates how a family's life is turned upside down but despite their hardships, they can overcome anything.  For the film I have an activity which will be due when we return on Monday, April 13.  If you lose it or need additional information I have attached both handouts: Download Viewing Guide Cinderella Man and Download Cinderella Man Article

Guys remember to have a safe and enjoyable Spring Break.  Make good decisions while you are away.  And as I've told you before, wear lots of sunscreen!

World History Weekly Reminder - March 30-April 3

Busy week for us.  We are going to wrap up our absolutism charts and discuss how the different European powers differed in terms of their leadership, religion, etc.

Wednesday we are going on our field trip to see the King Tut Exhibit and the Terracotta Soldiers.

Thursday and Friday we are working on group newspapers to understand the French Revolution and Napoleon.  We will use the laptops in class.  Try and get as much done in class and at home the next few days that way you won't have to worry about anything over the break.  When we return we will wrap up the French Revolution and begin to examine how it sparked revolutions in Latin America and Europe.

Guys have a safe and fun Spring Break.  And as I've told you before, remember to wear sunscreen!

World History Weekly Reminder - March 23-27

We are jumping all over the world this week.  From Europe, to Asia, to Americas.  We will have a unit test covering the Age of Exploration and Discovery.  Key topics - civilizations in Latin America, exploration, expansion within the Mulsim world and expansion within the Christian world, and the Scientific Revolution.  Unit Test will be on Wednesday, March 25.

Afterwards, we will continue to look at the rising powers in Europe (absolute rulers) and changes occuring as well (Englightenment and revolutions).

U.S. History Weekly Reminder - March 23-27

Best of luck with your Gradutation Tests this week.  We are continuing to move forward - wrapping up Progressivism, Imperialism, and World War I.  You will have your test over Unit 6 on Tuesday, March 31st.  As always vocabulary is due as well.

This unit, there are few daily grades as well.  As of right now, you need to have the handout over imperialism finished and the map for World War I. 

World History Weekly Reminder - March 16-20

You homework of the week is a series of vocabulary terms related to our current unit of study - Expansion of the Muslim World and the Age of Exploration.  Make sure when defining these terms you highlight the significance of the term. (Not just what it means, but why is the event, person, or term important?)

We will have a quiz over the vocabulary on Friday, March 20.  Make sure you know these terms because you will not be able to use your notes and the quiz we will be presented in a different format than you might be accustomed to (it'll be a crossword puzzle, but don't worry, we'll give you a word bank.)

U.S. Weekly Reminder - March 16-20

Our Unit 5 Test is on Wednesday, March 18th.  The test is over Chapters 13, 14, 15, and 16, covering topics like big business, development of the West, new innovations, immigration, race relations, and politics during the Gilded Age (presidents, corruption, and new parties (Populist Party).  Also, make sure you understand the consequences of industrial growth during this time period.

After the test we will begin working on the "Emergence of Modern America."  Begin working on your vocabulary and start reading Chapter 17.  Our next unit test is scheduled for April 2nd.  But the date is subject to change depending on what is accomplished next week due to Graduation Testing.

U.S. History Weekly Reminder - March 9-13

This week will continue to learn about the changes occurring in the U.S. after REconstruction.  Our themes have been new innovations and technologies, big business, immigration, expansion and gowth in the west, and the Gilded Age.

Our unit test will be on Tuesday or Wednesday March 17 or 18. 

Make sure you are reading throughout the week.  By Friday, you should have read and worked on your vocabulary for Chapters 13, 14, and 15.  Over the weekend, begin reading Chapter 16.

World History Weekly Reminder - March 9-13

The BIGGIE this week - Part 1 of our unit will be assessed on Friday, March 13th.  The test will contain questions pertaining to the Renaissance and Reformation (Chapter 17).  Use the graphic organizers given in class, handouts, notes, vocabulary, and anything else you have completed to help prepare.