February, 2016
Economics – 2/23/2016
I. Bellwork: Complete a Four Square on the cartoon below II. Objective: Evaluate differing points of view on the minimum age by viewing, discussing and assessing various claims, reasoning, and evidence. Integrate information about the minimum wage from diverse sources, into a coherent understanding of an idea or event, noting discrepancies among sources in order to […]
Sociology – 2/22/2016
I. Bellwork (Questions & Answers) Questions & Answers What is the perspective (beliefs) of the person on the island? What is the perspective (beliefs) of the person on the boat? Explain who has the correct perspective. How does this relate to the sociologist perspective? II. Objectives: Analyze situations and determine the theoretical perspective which is […]
Economics – 2/22/2016
I. Bellwork: A. Second Blighted Red Wings Arena Holdout Summarize the article. 3-4 sentences Explain what economic rights are conflicting? II. Objective: Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media in order to address a question or solve a problem. Cite incidents in which conflicts result from the methods used […]
Sociology – 2/19/2016
I. Bellwork Fordson functions like a(n)………….because…………… Create an analogy of how you view Fordson. Explain your analogy by relating specific things. II. Objectives: Analyze situations and determine the theoretical perspective which is applied. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information in order to address a question or solve a problem. III. Discussion A. Page 17 […]
Economics – 2/19/2016
I. Bellwork Page 38 Figure 2.1 Economic Analysis Q&A Page 40 Figure 2.2 Economic Analysis Q&A II. Objective: Identify and apply the achievement of economic goals which are used to evaluate economic performance. Integrate information from diverse sources, both primary and secondary, into a coherent understanding of an idea or event, noting discrepancies among sources. […]
Economics – 2/18/16
I. Bellwork A. Read the article: Mohammed Bouazizi Guiding Question: Does the government have a role in the economy? Identify: Evidence – Importance – Claim II. Objective Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords with textual evidence. Identify the characteristics of command, traditional, and market economies and examine […]
Sociology – 2/18/2016
I. Bellwork P. 19 Thinking Critically Q & A 1-2 II. Objectives: Explain how the three theoretical perspectives in sociology differ in focus and level of analysis. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text III. Discussion Theoretical Perspectives: Theoretical Perspectives Video Functionalism: Khan Academy Functionalism Video manifest function […]
Sociology – 2/17/2016
I. Bellwork Explain a time when the place or situation you were in made you act differently than you normally do. Explain how and why this caused you to change. II. Objectives: Explain and distinguish between a sociological perspective and a sociological imagination Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different media or […]
Economics – 2/17/2016
I. Bellwork Get a sheet of paper and prepare a MLA heading. II. Objectives: Apply concepts and terminology related to scarcity, opportunity costs, and production functions Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. III. Turn in Review Sheet […]
Economics – 2/16/16
I. Bellwork– Compare the cartoon to the Circular Flow diagram Figure 1-3 on page 15 Q & A Describe how the diagrams differ? Explain the message of this cartoon? What is your opinion of the cartoon? II. Objectives – SWD: how scarcity and opportunity costs are present in economic decisions by constructing a production […]