June, 2015
Economics – 6/08/2015
I. Objective Identify how the Federal Reserve uses monetary policy as a means to achieve macroeconomic goals II. Review (Macro) Episode 30: Creating Money (Macro) Episode 32: Monetary Policy Figure 14.5 Charts in Motion III. Discussion: Page 405 –Figure 14 (Monetary Policy) IV.Study – Final Exam Review Sheet Economics – Post Test on iLearn Short Answer/Essay Questions: Final Exam […]
Sociology – 6/08/2015
I. Objective: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful. Investigate the role of ethnocentrism, cultural relativism, and dominant […]
Economics – 6/05/2015
II.Objective Use post test results to reflect upon those Economic skills and concepts that need to reviewed before the final exam. III. Turn in Your Books on Monday or receive an $80 delinquency IV.Study the Review Sheet over the weekend – Final Exam Review Sheet Economics – Post Test on iLearn – Review this for the Final over […]
Sociology – 6/05/2015
I, Bellwork Page 229 16-18 Q&A II. Objective: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative […]
Economics – 6/04/2015
I. Bellwork Which of the two measures listed below do you believe is the best for determining unemployment? Explain. II. Objective: Students will review and apply concepts and principles relating to the three major economic indicators. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats in order to address a question or […]
Sociology – 6/04/2015
I. Bellwork Page 225 Thinking Critically Q&A 1-2 II. Objective: Investigate the role of ethnocentrism, cultural relativism, and dominant culture in cultural variation. Examine factors that contribute to cultural variation. Identify various agents of socialization (e.g., media, family, peers, education, religion, work) and describe their role in the socialization process. III. Classwork: Hotel Rwanda: […]
Economics – 6/03/2015
I. Bellwork P.360 Examining the NewsClip 1-2 Q&A 365 Cartoon: What type of inflation is the father discussing? Explain II. Objective Apply the criteria for being unemployed and using various scenarios classify different types of unemployment including frictional, structural, and cyclical. Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords with […]
Sociology – 6/03/15
I. Bellwork Explain the difference between genocide and ethnic cleansing. II. Objective: Investigate the role of ethnocentrism, cultural relativism, and dominant culture in cultural variation. Examine factors that contribute to cultural variation. Identify various agents of socialization (e.g., media, family, peers, education, religion, work) and describe their role in the socialization process. III. […]
Economics – 6/02/2015
I. Bellwork: Why the Fed Worries Inflation Is Too Low Q&A A. Based upon the article: Summarize what the Fed is planning to do. Explain the methods they will employ. Explain the reason the Fed believes this action is necessary. What did you learn about inflation from this article? II. Objective Analyze the circumstances behind the various […]
Sociology – 6/02/2015
I. Bellwork Q&A Is there such thing as race? Explain with support and examples. – 1 paragraph Refute counterclaim – 1 paragraph II. Objective: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain. […]