Economics – 12/09/14
I. Bellwork: Q&A
- Describe how symbolism is used in the cartoon
- Describe the irony of this cartoon..
- What is the main message this cartoon is attempting to communicate?
- Do you agree with the message? Explain
II. SWBAT:
- stabilize to deficit to 60% or less of GDP by 2024 by cutting expenditures and raising revenue in a simulation then reflect upon their decisions and the rationale behind them.
- Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different formats in order to address a question or solve a problem.
III. Budget Simulator | Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget
(30 summative points) –
- Stabilizing the deficit at 60% or less of GDP and submitting on iLearn – 10 pts
- Completing a detailed Budget Simulation Analysis for each category with clear rationale behind each decision. –16 pts
- Explain two of your most difficult budget decision on the simulation and explain why they were so difficult for you to make. – 4 points
IV. Chapter 9 & 10 Test on Wednesday (Study)
• https://www.federalbudgetchallenge.org/pages/overview
• https://www.econedlink.org/national-budget-simulator.php
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