December, 2015
Economics – 12/11/2015
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 […]
Sociology – 12/11/2015
I. Bellwork Page 125 Skills Focus Q&A II. Objectives: Examine the main challenges faced by those experiencing adolescence and the factors that influence these challenges. Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords with textual evidence, acknowledging where the text leaves matters uncertain. III. iLearn Quiz Closes Monday IV. Timeline […]
Economics – 12/10/2015
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 Work: A. Tree Maps […]
Sociology – 12/10/2015
I. Bellwork: Cats In The Cradle Q&A 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 factors […]
Sociology – 12/09/2015
I. Bellwork A. Question & Answer What message is the cartoon attempting to convey about education in relation to socialization and the individual? Explain if you agree or disagree with the message. II. Objectives: Analyze, explain and identify sociological factors which contribute to the creation of self identity and personality. Evaluate a speaker’s point […]
Economics – 12/09/2015
I. Bellwork: A.) Claim Statement: Which type of tax (progressive, proportional, or regressive) do you believe is the most equitable way for the government to raise money? Provide support for your claim. B.) Questions & Answers Page 242 Economic Analysis Page 244 Economic Analysis II. Objective: Distinguish between the ways in which local, state, and […]
Sociology – 12/08/2015
I. Bellwork: My Learning Plan Goals Revisit your Goals for the 2nd Card Marking Were you able to accomplish your goal(s)? Explain why or why not? Have your goals changed for the 3rd card marking? Explain II Objective Analyze the theories of sociobiology and group selection and their relevance in sociology. Develop and support claims […]
Economics – 12/08/2015
I. Bellwork: Q&A – Page 231 Economic Analysis Page 235 Economic Analysis II. Objective: Analyze and evaluate the methods in which the government generates revenue. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text Identify and classify taxes as progressive, regressive, and proportional according to the methods implemented to generate […]
Sociology – 12/07/15
I. Bellwork Question & Answer Explain what the family is doing? What message is the cartoon attempting to convey? Explain if you agree or disagree with the message. II. Objective Identify and explain how the four primary factors of socialization impact individuals. Evaluate information presented in a cartoon to address a question, solve a problem, […]
Economics – 12/07/2015
I. Bellwork: Four Square II. Objective: Determine the central ideas or information; provide an accurate summary that makes clear the relationships among the key details and ideas. Examine, analyze, and discuss the fundamental principles associated with taxation. III. Discussion/Notes: A. Review: Taxes Video IV. The Economics of Taxation Pages 229-236 PPT file and attached Chapter […]