February, 2013
Economics – 3/01/13
I. Bellwork Section 2-2 Q&A Explain how laws against false advertising promote economic equity. What can citizens do to influence the economic goals of the country? II. Objectives: Examine and discuss the role of government in an economy. Identify the characteristics of a free enterprise economy and the roles of entrepreneurs, government and consumers. III. […]
Economics – 2/28/13
I. Bellwork Q&A A. What are some personal freedoms we are granted in the Constitution? B. List at least one freedom that would also be considered an economic freedom II. Objective: Examine political and economic rights/freedoms through analysis of the Constitution and basic human needs. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse […]
Economics – 2/26/13
I. Bellwork Traditional Economies Primary and Secondary Sources Workbook An Economy of Sharing 1-3 & 5 Q&A II. Objective: Identify economic goals which are used to evaluate economic performance. Cite incidents in which conflicts result from the methods used to achieve economic goals Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in […]
Economics – 2/25/13
I. Bellwork Page 38 Figure 2.1 Economic Analysis Q&A Page 40 Figure 2.2 Economic Analysis Q&A II. Objective: Identify the characteristics of command, traditional, and market economies and examine how these are employed under different governmental systems. Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary that makes […]
Economics – 2/15/13
I. Bellwork Q&A 1. What economic rights and freedoms do you believe a government should provide its citizens? Read, Discuss and Analyze the article provided: A Young Man’s Desperation Challenges Tunisia’s Repression 2. What was the initial problem? 3. What was the bigger problem? 4. What was the result? II. Objective Evaluate various explanations for actions […]
Economics – 2/14/13
I. Bellwork Questions & Answers A. Page 11 – Examining the News Clip 1-2 Q&A B. #3 How much has Under Armour’s revenue increased from 2002 to 2005? II. Objective: Examine the importance of entrepreneurs in a market economy as they attempt to obtain capital and financing to support their endeavors. Demonstrate understanding of written, […]
Economic – 2/13/13
I. Bellwork– Page 28 Q&A #18, 22, 24 & 28 II. Objective: Apply understanding of basic economic concepts such as scarcity, concepts such as the flow of economic activity, and decision making models used to demonstrate trade offs such as the production possibilities frontier. III. Turn in Review Sheet IV. Notebook Check tomorrow Review Notebook […]
Economics – 2/12/13
I. Bellwork Q&A Page 31 Analyzing the Issue 1-2 II. Objective: 1.4.4 Examine governments role and impact on the economy as it relates to minimum wage. P3.3 Produce clear and coherent 6+1 essay justifying a decision on whether to increase the minimum wage law based upon discussion of the opposing views (bell work), videos, and […]
Economics – 2/11/13
I. Bellwork A. Economic Analysis Write Questions &Answers Pg 21 Figure 1.6 Economic Analysis Pg 22 Figure 1.7 Economic Analysis (Start at Point B) Pg 22 Figure 1.8 Economic Analysis II. Objective Examine economic decisions and how economic models, such as the production possibilities frontier, are used in the decision making process. Determine the meaning […]