May, 2015
Sociology – 5/21/2015
I. Bellwork Page 205 Q&A 12-14 II. Objective: Examine the problems/shortcomings of a capitalist society and explore where improvements can be made. Compare/contrast the results of capitalism with the economic goals of society Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media in order to address a question or solve a […]
Economics – 5/20/2015
I. Bellwork: Separate sheet of Paper with MLA Heading II. Objectives Demonstrate and apply an understanding of the various aspects of fiscal policy (spending and taxation) and its impact on society. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different formats in order to address a question or solve a problem III. Chapter 9 […]
Sociology – 5/20/2015
I. Bellwork: Q&A Is Race-based Affirmative Action Still Needed? What is the author’s stance? What evidence/information is used to support the stance? Do you support the author’s stance? Explain why or why not? In what way does this article relate to social stratification? II. Objectives: Examine how poverty is defined and what groups are affected by poverty […]
Economics – 5/19/2015
I. Bellwork: Q&A A. Construct a formula which demonstrates what needs to happen to cause each of the following: Surplus Deficit Balanced Budget B. Explain the difference between the deficit and the debt. II. Objective: Examine the importance of entrepreneurs in a market economy as they attempt to obtain capital and financing to support their […]
Sociology – 5/19/2015
I. Bellwork: Provide an example of horizontal mobility. Provide an example of vertical mobility. II. Objectives: Examine how poverty is defined and what groups are affected by poverty in the U.S. Analyze government responses to poverty and their impact. III. Discussion Wealth Inequality in America Poverty rate by State Which states (3) have the highest poverty […]
Economics – 5/18/15
I. Bellwork: Q&A Page 282-283 Create a Circle Map – Attempts to Reduce the Debt & Deficit ( Examples > 5) Explain if any of these attempts have been successful. II. Objective: Review and discuss the issues involving government expenditures and the budget. Determine the central ideas or information and provide an accurate summary that […]
Sociology – 5/18/15
I. Bellwork: What social class do you feel that you belong? Explain the criteria you used to make your decision. II. Objectives: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, Examine and critique social classes in the U.S. Identify the types of social mobility and the forces that help […]
Economics – 5/15/15
I. Bellwork: Q&A Federal Budget Secondary Source Q&A 1-4 on a separate sheet II. Objective: Examine the issues surrounding taxation, spending, and the budget crisis. Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords with textual evidence Integrate information from diverse sources into a coherent understanding of an idea or event […]
Sociology- 5/15/15
I. Bellwork: Q&A Page 190 Reading Check Q&A II. Objective Examine characteristics of status, social stratification, and social class as it relates to American society. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information . III. Classwork People Like Us – View Episodes 1-6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU5MtVM_zFs&list=PLC6D871A2A8C3C8EF For each episode – Summarize what each […]
Economics – 5/14/15
I. Bellwork: D.C. Forgets About the Debt Four Square II. Objective: Review and discuss the issues involving government expenditures and the budget. Determine the central ideas or information and provide an accurate summary that makes clear the relationships among the key details and ideas. III. Discussion/Notebook Flow Map; Deficit- Borrowing- Debt $17 Trillion U.S. DEBT […]