May, 2015
Sociology – 5/14/15
I. Bellwork: Q&A A. Page 185 Q&A 1-2 B. List examples of the special challenges the urban poor face. II. Objective Describe and analyze the characteristics, dimensions, and theories relating to social stratification systems. Analyze a complex set of ideas or sequence of events and explain how specific individuals, ideas, or events interact III. Discussion […]
Economics – 5/13/15
I. Bellwork: Q&A List 3 examples of mandatory expenditures List 3 examples of discretionary expenditures Explain the difference between mandatory and discretionary spending. II. Objective Distinguish between a surplus, a deficit, the national deficit, and national debt Examine the impact of deficits, surpluses, and the national debt. Integrate information from diverse sources into a coherent […]
Sociology – 5/13/15
I. Bellwork: Q&A Examine the FBI Classifications of Crime on Page 171 Are there any Part II offenses that you believe should be Part I offenses? Explain Are there any Part I offenses that you would consider Part II offenses? Explain II. Objective: Evaluate and identify theories that have been proposed to explain deviance Analyze […]
Economics – 5/12/15
I. Bellwork: Q&A A. More Bridges to Nowhere Q&A What is the article comparing to a bridge to nowhere? What pork spending additions are being identified? Summarize the general message and the tone of the article. (3-4 sentences) II, Objective: Discuss, identify, and analyze the ways in which federal, state, and local governments spend revenue for public […]
Sociology – 5/12/15
I. Bellwork: Q&A What is police discretion? What are the factors that determine police discretion? Provide an example of police discretion. II. Objective: Discuss societal issues related with the criminal justice system Integrate information from diverse sources, both primary and secondary, into a coherent understanding of an idea or event III. Absent/Late PSA Presentations IV. […]
Economics – 5/11/15
I. Bellwork: Q&A What are the key symbols in the cartoon? What distortions appear in the cartoon? What is the main point this cartoon is attempting to communicate? II. Objective: Demonstrate understanding of written, spoken, or visual information by restating, paraphrasing, summarizing, critiquing, or composing a personal response. Analyze the ways in which governments generate […]
Sociology – 5/11/15
I. Bellwork: Q&A What are the basic functions of corrections? What percentage of released prisoners will be charged with a new crime? Explain recidivism. II. Objective: Present and address challenges facing society and teenagers Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media in order to make informed decisions and solve problems. III. […]
Economics – 5/08/2015
I. Bellwork: Synthesizing Information R45 1-3 Q&A II. Objective: Given various scenarios distinguish between progressive, regressive, and proportional taxes Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources Analyze and discuss the merits of various methods in which governments generate revenue on consumption, income and wealth. III. Notebook: Chapter 09 Section 1 […]
Sociology – 5/08/2015
I. Bellwork: Page 169 Skills Focus Q&A Page 173 Thinking Critically Q&A II. Objectives: Identify and classify the 5 types of crime Discuss societal issues related with the criminal justice system Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information in order to address a question or solve a problem. III. Project Due Monday IV. Notebook: 5 […]
Sociology – 5/07/15
I. Bellwork: Page 165 Skills Focus Q&A II. Objectives: Analyze deviance and its social functions in terms of the civil rights struggle. Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, connecting insights gained from specific details to an understanding of the text as a whole. III. Discussion: Everyday Deviance FRAMING CHILDREN’S […]