January, 2016
Sociology – 1/12/2016
I. Bellwork: Q&A A. Section 7-3 What is police discretion? Explain 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. Discussion Police […]
Economics – 1/12/16
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 […]
Sociology – 1/11/16
I. Bellwork: Page 169 Skills Focus Q&A Page 173 Thinking Critically Q&A II. Objectives: Classify the 5 types of crime using a thinking map Discuss societal issues related with the criminal justice system Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information in order to address the problem of justice in the legal system . III. Project […]
Economics – 1/11/16
I .Bellwork: Q&A What is the topic of the graph? What do the x-axis and y-axis represent? What are some observations you can make based on the graph? What do you believe may happen in 2015? Explain. II. Objective: Identify how inflation is measured, the causes of inflation, and its impact on the economy. Differentiate between […]
Sociology – 1/08/2016
I. Bellwork: A. Provide a specific example for each (5) of the forms of adaption of Merton’s strain theory of social deviance. B. Provide an Example for each Interactionist Perspective of Social Deviance Control Theory Cultural Transmission Theory Labeling Theory II. Objectives: Categorize examples within society to the forms of adaption of Merton’s strain […]
Economics – 1/08/2016
I. Bellwork : Q&A What is the topic of the graph? What do the x-axis and y-axis represent? What are some observations you can make based on the graph? What do you foresee happening about 5 years from now? II. Objective: Explore the benefits and disadvantages associated with production (GDP) and consumption in a a market/capitalistic […]
Sociology – 1/07/16
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 […]
Economics – 1/07/2016
I. Bellwork: Business Week News Clip Page 346 Q&A Summarize the article. ( 3-4 sentences) What words or phrases identify the author’s point of view? Do you believe income inequality is a problem in our society? Explain why or why not. II. Objective Analyze the stages in the business cycle, their impact on the economy, […]
Economics – 1/06/2016
I. Bellwork: Claim statement – Do you believe GDP is a useful measure of the economy? Provide evidence which supports your stance. 3-4 sentences II. Objective: Examine factors that contribute to income inequality and programs that have been implemented to reduce poverty. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse […]
Sociology – 1/06/2016
I. Bellwork: Provide 2 examples when deviance may be positive. 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. Turn […]