US History
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Tuesday 2/3
Students were to do the 7.1 KTS today.
Monday 2/2
Today we watched "Future Fright: Losing the Bill of Rights". There is a question sheet that goes with this video.
Friday 1/30
We finished discussing the Bill of Rights situations sheet today.
We also completed the Supreme Court Cases videos and questions today.
Thursday 1/29.
Today students were given the first few minutes of the period to make sure all work from this week was finished.
Then we started discussing the Bill of Rights Situations.
If time allowed, we started work on the Free Speech in Schools/Gideon/Prayer in Schools videos and questions.
Wednesday 1/28 Extra short minimum day
Students were given the entire period to complete both the Ch.6 "Test" from Tuesday and the Bill of Rights Situations from Monday.
Tuesday 1/27
I will be out today for jury duty. Students will have an assignment to do with the sub today.
Monday 1/26
Today we finished discussing the Bill of Rights Questions assignment.
Once we have completed that, students are to do the Bill of Rights Situations sheet.
Friday 1/23
Students were to turn in the 6.2 Packet today.
They were also to do the Bill of Rights Questions sheet. We will discuss this in the last half of the period.
Thursday 1/22
Today we watched a short video on due process. There is a video quiz for this.
Students were to also do both the PQ and GQ today.
The 6.2 Packet is due tomorrow.
Wednesday 1/21
Today we completed discussing the 6.2 KTS
Tuesday 1/20
Students were to complete the Guided Reading in the first period of class and get it stamped.
We continued discussing the 6.2 KTS today as well.
Friday 1/16 Fog Delay Schedule! 34 minute periods.
Today we went over a little more of the KTS.
Students were to also start the 6.2 Guided Reading
Thursday 1/15
Today students were to turn in the 6.1 Packet.
We also began discussing the 6.2 KTS today.
Wednesday 1/14 Minimum Day
Today students were to make sure that everything from this week is completed.
Students were to also complete the 6.2 KTS today.
Tuesday 1/13
Today students were to complete the 6.1 Guided Reading, do the 6.1 PQ, and take the 6.1 GQ on Classroom.
Monday 1/12
Today we finished discussing the 6.1 KTS
Students were to also do the 6.1 Guided Reading
Friday 1/9. Character Strong Schedule
Students were given the first part of the period to complete the 6.1 KTS
We began discussing the KTS in the next part of the period.
Thursday 1/8
The final draft of the State Plate was due today.
Students were to do the 6.1 KTS today as well.
Reminder that the 5.3 Packet was due yesterday.
Wednesday 1/7 Minimum Day
Today students were to turn in the 5.3 Packet
The State Plate final draft was due today as well. (Note: I extended this until Thursday)
Tuesday 1/6
Today students started a project where they will create their own state license plate. This will continue until Wednesday.
Monday 1/5. Welcome Back!
Today we finally finished discussing the 5.3 KTS.
Students were to also take the PQ and GQ today.
The 5.3 Packet will be due on Wednesday.
Friday. 12/19
Today we reviewed with Kahoot.
All work for the 5.3 Packet will hold until January.
Happy Holidays!
Thursday 12/18
Students were to finish the vocabulary builder from yesterday in the first part of the period.
We also continued discussing the 5.3 KTS today.
Wednesday 12/17 Minimum day
We began discussing the 5.3 KTS today.
Students were to also start the Vocab Builder sheet. We will complete this tomorrow.
Tuesday 12/16
Today students were turn in the 5.2 Packet
They also started the 5.3 KTS
Monday 12/15
We finished discussing the 5.2 KTS today.
Students were to also do both the PQ and GQ today.
Friday 12/12
Students were to complete the wordsearch in the first part of the period today.
We then continued discussing the KTS
Thursday 12/11
We continued discussing the 5.2 KTS today.
Students were to also work on the Constitutional Convention wordsearch. This is a real assignment that will be in the 5.2 packet.
Wednesday 12/10
Today students were given time to complete the 5.2 KTS.
We began discussing the KTS in the second part of the period.
Tuesday 12/9
Students were to turn in the 5.1 Packet today. They were to also take the 5.1 GQ.
When those tasks were complete, students were to start on the 5.2 KTS.
Monday 12/8
We discussed some more of the 5.1 KTS today.
Students were to also do the 5.1 PQ.
Friday 12/5
Students were given time to finish the Comparison Matrix in the first part of the period.
After that, we discussed the answers to the Matrix.
Thursday 12/4
We continued discussing the 5.1 KTS today (this will take another couple of days for sure).
Students were to also start the Comparison Matrix today.
Wednesday 12/3. Minimum Day
Today we continued discussing the 5.1 KTS.
In the second half of the period we watched Crash Course US Government #1. There is a quiz that goes with this. We will go over the answers after the video.
Tuesday 12/2
Students were to turn in the 4.4 Packet today.
Students were also given time to complete the 5.1 KTS.
In the last part of the period, we discussed the KTS.
Monday 12/1
Today students were to complete both the PQ and GQ.
Students were to also do the "British Lion" sheet.
When the above assignments were finished, students were to start the 5.1 KTS
Friday 11/21. Minimum Day schedule
Today we reviewed Chapter 4 via Kahoot!
Thursday 11/20
Today we finished discussing the 4.4 KTS
Wednesday 11/19
Today students were to turn in the 4.3 Packet
Students were also given time to complete the 4.4 KTS
We discussed the KTS in the last half of the period.
Tuesday 11/18
Today students were to do both the PQ and GQ for 4.3.
After they finished the quizzes students were to do the 4.4 KTS
Monday 11/17
Students were to complete the Bio Matrix today.
Friday 11/14....Progress Reports go out today
Today we finished discussing the 4.3 KTS.
Students started the Chapter 3 Lesson 4 Biography Matrix today as well.
Thursday 11/13
Students were to turn in the 4.2 Packet today.
Students were given time to catch up on the 4.3 KTS
Wednesday 11/12
Today students were to take the 4.2 GQ
After the quiz was finished, students were to do the 4.3 KTS
Friday 11/7. Character Strong Schedule
Today we finished discussing the 4.2 KTS.
Students were also given time to complete the Battles Wordsearch from yesterday.
Students were also to do the 4.2 PQ today.
Thursday 11/6
Today students were to make sure they turned in their 4.1 Packet and took the 4.1 GQ.
We also started discussing the 4.2 KTS today.
In the last part of the period, students worked on a Battles of the Revolution wordsearch.
Wednesday 11/5. Extra short minimum day
Today students were to turn in their 4.1 Packet.
Students were also given time to complete the 4.2 KTS
Tuesday 11/4
Today students were to do both the PQ and GQ.
Students were to also complete the 4.2 KTS today.
Monday 11/03
Today we finished discussing the 4.1 KTS.
Students were also to watch Crash Course #7 and complete the video quiz.
If time allowed, we possibly did the 4.1 PQ as well.
Wednesday 10/29. Minimum Day
Today students were given time to complete all work from yesterday.
After that, we started discussing the 4.1 KTS.
Tuesday 10/28
Today students were to turn in the 3.5 Packet, take the 3.5 GQ, and start the 4.1 KTS.
Monday 10/27
We completed the "Revolution" video and video quiz today. Students were to also do the Declaration of Independence Vocabulary sheet.
Friday 10/24:
Today students were to complete the Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration sheet (white).
We also watched the next segment of "Revolution".
Thursday 10/23:
Today we continued to discuss the 3.5 KTS. We also started watching "America the Story of US: Revolution" today. We will watch segments of this over the next 2-3 days. There is a video quiz that goes with this.
Wednesday 10/22:
Students were to turn in the 3.4 Packet today. They were also supposed to do the 3.5 KTS today.
Tuesday 10/21
Today we finished discussing the 3.4 KTS.
Students were to also do both the 3.4 PQ and GQ.
Monday 10/20. Morning assembly schedule:
Today we discussed more of the 3.4 KTS in the first part of the period. In the second half students were to do the Geography and History sheet on Paul Revere.
Friday 10/17 Rally Day Schedule:
Today students were given the first part of the period to complete the 3.4 KTS
We began discussing the KTS in the second part of the period.
Thursday 10/16.
Students were to complete their poster with their group today. Students were to also work on the 3.4 KTS
Wednesday 10/15
Today students continued to work on their poster project with their groups.
Tuesday 10/14
Students worked on their poster project today.
Monday 10/13
Today students were to do the 3.3 PQ and GQ.
We also started the Colonial Poster Project today. This is a group assignment that will take the next 3 days or so to complete.
Friday 10/10
Students were given the first part of the period to finish the Guided Reading from yesterday.
We finished discussing the 3.3 KTS today as well.
Thursday 10/9
Today we started discussing the 3.3 KTS. Students were to also do the Guided Reading Lesson 3.
Wednesday 10/8. Minimum Day
Today students were to turn in the 3.2 Packet. Also, all work from this quarter is due today.
Students were to also do the 3.3 KTS today.
Tuesday 10/7: Today students were to do both the 3.2 PQ and 3.2 GQ.
There was also a short video with a video quiz at the end of the period.
Monday 10/6: Today we finished discussing the 3.2 KTS
Students were to also do the "21st Century Skills" sheet today.
Friday 10/3: Students were given time today to complete any tasks from yesterday. In the last part of the period we discussed the 3.2 KTS.
Thursday 10/2: Mr. Lamb was out again today. Students were to turn in their 3.1 Packet and do the 3.2 KTS today.
Wednesday 10/1 Minimum Day
Today students were to complete both the Paper Quiz and the Google Quiz
Packets are due tomorrow. Students were given time to complete any of the purple sheet from this packet.
Tuesday 9/30: Students were given time today to complete yesterdays assignment. We also continued discussing the 3.1 KTS
Monday 9/29: Mr. Lamb was out today. Students were to do the Guided Reading Lesson 1 assignment with the sub today. We will finish/stamp these tomorrow.
Friday 9/26:
Today we continued discussing the 3.1 KTS.
Students were to also do the Treaty of Paris Map. This is a paper assignment but students will need to refer to the color version of the map on Classroom
Thursday 9/25:
Today students were given time to finish the 3.1 KTS. We started discussing the KTS in the last half of the period.
Wednesday 9/24: Extra Short Minimum Day
Today students were to:
-Turn in the 2.5 Packet
-Take the 2.5 GQ
-Start 3.1 KTS
Tuesday 9/23: Today we finished discussing the 2.5 KTS. We also watched Crash Course "7 Years War..." and did a video quiz.
Monday 9/22: Back to regular schedule.
Today we continued discussing the 2.5 KTS. In the last part of the period, students were to do the PQ 2.5.
Friday 9/19: Today we reviewed chapter 2 using Kahoot!
Thursday 9/18: Students were given the first 10 minutes of the period to complete the KTS 2.5 and get it stamped. We began discussing the 2.5 KTS after that first 10 minutes.
Wednesday 9/17: We continued working on the 2.5 KTS today. It is very long so students can finish it tomorrow.
Tuesday 9/16: Students were to turn in the 2.4 Packet (gold) today. They were to also take the 2.4 GQ. Once all that was done, they were to start the 2.5 KTS.
Monday 9/15. Parent/Teacher Conference Schedule all week:
Today students were to complete the Southern Colonies Sheet.
Also, if students didn't finish the 2.4 PQ Friday they could complete it today.
Friday 9/12: Today we continued discussing the 2.4 KTS. Students were to also do the 2.4 PQ
Thursday 9/11: Today we watched a video explaining 9/11 for students. After that students were to work on the 2.4 KTS
Wednesday 9/10 Minimum Day
Today students were to turn in the pink 2.3 Packet
Students also started the gold 2.4 KTS. Most students should have completed this today but we will have time at the start or the period tomorrow if needed.
Tuesday 9/9: Students were to do the Middle Colonies sheet. After that was complete they were to do the PQ 2.3 and the GQ 2.3.
Monday 9/8:
Today we finished discussing the 2.3 KTS. In the last part of the period, we watched Crash Course: "The Quakers, the Dutch, and the Ladies". There is a pink video quiz sheet for this.
Friday 9/5: Students were to complete the KTS 2.3 if needed. We then discussed the KTS. Students were also told to check their grades on PowerSchool.
Thursday 9/4: Today students were to turn in the 3 green papers for the 2.2 packet.
Students were to also take the 2.2 quiz on Google Classroom. (GQ 2.2).
Finally students were to start work on the 2.3 KTS (pink in color).
Wednesday 9/3 Minimum Day: Students were to make sure they had the work from yesterday completed. All students were to to the Puritans Sheet and get it stamped. Finally, all students were to read the next lesson (2.3).
Tomorrow we will be turning in the green 2.2 packet.
*KTS 2.2
*PQ 2.2
*Puritans Sheet
Tuesday 9/2: Today we finished discussing the 2.2 KTS. Students were to also do the 2.2 PQ (paper quiz).
Friday 8/29: Today students were to complete the 2.2 KTS. We began discussing the KTS in the last part of the period.
Thursday 8/28: We completed the "Rebels" video and video quiz today.
Students were to also turn in their packet:
-KTS 2.1
-PQ 2.1
-13 Colonies Map
-"Rebels" video quiz
Today we also took the first GQ or "Google Classroom Quiz". This is the first time we've tried Google Classroom this year so we'll have to see how it goes.
Wednesday 8/27: Special Assembly Day/Minimum Day schedule. Today all students were to make sure they were enrolled in my Google Classroom. Students were to also make sure all work is completed and ready to turn in tomorrow. In the last part of the class, we watched another segment of "Rebels".
Tuesday 8/26: Today students were to make sure they completed both the PQ 2.1 and the 13 Colonies Map.
Also, students were to log in to Google Classroom and enroll in my classroom.
In the last half of the period, we started the "America: The Story of US Rebels" video. There is a video quiz that goes with this.
Monday 8/25: Today students did the 2.1 PQ or 'Paper Quiz'. Students were to take this without and help and then self check/grade using the book. This assignment will go into the 2.1 Packet.
Students were to also complete the 13 Colonies Map. This will also go into the 2.1 Packet.
Friday 8/22: We finished the discussion of the 2.1 KTS. I also had students log into Clever to see if they could access the online version of the textbook. Students were then give and quick tutorial about navigating the online book.
Thursday 8/21: We began discussing the 2.1 KTS
Wednesday 8/20 Minimum Day: Today students were to turn in the packet of 3 white papers. These are listed below under Tuesday.
Students were also given time to complete the 2.1 KTS sheet from yesterday. If there was time left we started discussing the 2.1 KTS.
Tuesday 8/19: Students were assigned their 3-digit numbers for books and Chromebooks today. All students were to complete the US Physical Map today and get it stamped. We will also start the KTS (Know This Stuff) worksheet for Chapter 2, Lesson 1 before the end of the period.
Tomorrow students will turn in the 3 papers they have completed so far in a packet:
*Crash Course Video Quiz
*US Map by the Numbers
*US Physical Map
Monday 8/18: Seating charts were installed today. Students who didn't finish the US Map by the Numbers on Friday had time to complete it today. Students were given a new map, US Physical Map, to work on today. We will complete that map tomorrow.
Friday 8/15: Today students did the "Crash Course: Colonizing America" video quiz. After the video/quiz, students did the US Map by the Numbers. This paper should have been stamped. If it is not, well will take care of the tomorrow.
Thursday 8/14: Today we briefly discussed some campus-wide expectations. Then we did a thinking/discussing activity.
Wednesday 8/13: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL.
Today we will take roll etc and discuss class procedures and expectations.
- Name
- Mr. Brian Lamb
- Position
- THE History Teacher