April, 2015
Economics – 4/24/15
I. Bellwork: Question & Answers A. Graph an example of a Price Floor 1. Who benefits from it? 2. What does it create (shortage/surplus)? 3. Provide an example. B. Graph an example of a Price Ceiling. 1. Who benefits from it? 2. What does it create (shortage/surplus)? 3. Provide an example II. Objectives: • Analyze […]
Sociology – 4/24/15
I. Bellwork: Q&A – Cats In The Cradle What is the message in the song? What are some of the events in the song used to reinforce this message? How does the song’s message relate to the role of parents as one of the key factors in personality development? II. Objective Analyze and discuss those […]
Economics – 4/23/15
I Bellwork: Supreme Court Rejects Rent Control Challenge Paragraph Summary: Explain both sides of the rent control debate. What factors did the Supreme Court take into consideration and what was the basis for their decision? Do you agree? Explain. II. Objectives: Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an […]
Sociology – 4/23/2015
I. Bellwork: Q&A Another Brick in the Wall What is the refrain in the song? What is the message of the song? Provide examples in the video that help support the message. Explain if you support the message? II. Objectives: Explain and identify sociological factors which contribute to the creation of self identity and personality. Evaluate […]
Economics – 4/22/15
I. Bellwork Q&A Economics Analysis Pages 157, 158, and 159 (Hint find equilibrium) II. Objective Review and discuss principles and concepts as they relate to the determination of price. Analyze and provide examples of the practice of price controls. Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords with textual evidence […]
Sociology- 4/22/2015
I. Bellwork: Construct a Double Bubble identifying the positive and negative influences media/technology has on society. (Discuss with others) II. Objective Utilize pre-writing strategies to generate, focus, and organize ideas to construct a 6+1 essay Produce clear and coherent 6+1 essay supporting a stance whether media/technology has helped or hindered our society based upon discussion […]
Economics – 4/21/15
I. Classwork Review student connect and turn in missing work Take any missing tests/quizzes Complete 6.1 & 6.2 iLearn Quiz – ends Thursday
Economics -4/20/15
I. Bellwork (Discuss the cases with your fellow students and write a complete response. A.) Your store is constantly selling out of a certain cologne. Explain what can you conclude about the cologne’s current price in regards to equilibrium? Explain what should you do? B.) The cost of attending college is becoming increasingly expensive and […]
Sociology – 4/20/15
I. Bellwork: Four Square Study Finds TV Alters Fiji Girls’ View of Body II. Objective Examine the way technology/media has impacted society and individuals. Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats in order to make informed decisions and solve problems, evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source and noting any discrepancies among the […]
Economics – 4/17/15
I. Bellwork Q&A: From a starting point of D & S What is the current equilibrium price? Where does S &D intersect. What is the new price if demand remains constant and supply increases to S2? What would be the new price if demand decreases to D1 and Supply increases to S2? What would be […]