February, 2015
Sociology – 2/27/2015
I. Bellwork – A. Project Questions – Q&A What has your group accomplished regarding your research project? What do you still need to accomplish? Explain the problems are you having. List your members and their project responsibilities. II. Objectives: Review fundamental sociological concepts and theories Identify, examine, and explain examples for functionalism, conflict theory, and […]
Economics – 2/27/15
I. Bellwork A. Eminent Domain and Property Rights Q&A Identify two restrictions under which the government must operate when exercising eminent domain authority. Explain why the U.S. Supreme Court’s statement in the Kelo case is confusing? Explain the two qualities a public good must have? Why are private property rights important? What do you believe […]
Sociology – 2/26/15
I. Bellwork A. Page S13 in the front (Q&A) What is the first step in developing a hypothesis? How does Step #4 differ from step #1? Explain what happens in step #5? II. Objectives: Review fundamental sociological concepts and theories Develop and test group research project hypothesis. Identify, examine, and explain examples for functionalism, conflict […]
Economics – 2/26/15
I. Bellwork: Section 2-2 Q&A Explain how laws against false advertising promote economic equity. (see p. 45) What can citizens do to influence the economic goals of the country? (See p. 46) II. Objective: Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media in order to address a question or solve […]
Sociology – 2/25/15
I. Bellwork: Q&A Page 26 – Thinking Critically Page 27 – What ethical issues do sociological researchers face? II. Objectives: Conduct research projects to answer a question or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. Form groups define roles […]
Economics – 2/25/14
I. Bellwork Page 38 Figure 2.1 Economic Analysis Q&A Page 40 Figure 2.2 Economic Analysis Q&A II. Objective: Identify and apply the achievement of economic goals which are used to evaluate economic performance. Integrate information from diverse sources, both primary and secondary, into a coherent understanding of an idea or event, noting discrepancies among sources. […]
Sociology – 2/24/15
I. Bellwork: Q&A What is spurious correlation? Provide an example. II. Objectives: Form groups to conduct a sociological study using the research process. Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords with textual evidence, acknowledging where the text leaves matters uncertain. III. Classwork Class Activity Conducting Interviews p. 24 Bathroom […]
Economics – 2/24/15
I. Bellwork No Place for Entrepreneurship – Questions & Answers II. Objective: Identify the characteristics of command, traditional, and market economies and examine how these are employed under different governmental systems. Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords with textual evidence, acknowledging where the text leaves matters uncertain.. III. Class […]
Sociology – 2/23/15
I. Bellwork: Q&A Explain the quote. Explain if you agree or disagree. Neither the life of an individual nor the history of a society can be understood without understanding both. – C. Wright Mills II. Objectives: Identify and explain the steps in the research process. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are […]
Economics – 2/23/15
I. Bellwork A. Read the article and summarize: Mohammed Bouazizi what happened? why it occurred? what is its broad impact? II. Objective Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords with textual evidence. Identify the characteristics of command, traditional, and market economies and examine how these are employed under […]