May, 2016

Sociology – 6/01/2016

I.   Bellwork Rat Race Cartoon Q&A What is the cartoon’s message? Explain the analogy used to communicate the message? How does this relate to you? II.  Objective: Examine the problems/shortcomings of a capitalist society and explore where improvements can be made. Compare/contrast the results of capitalism with the economic goals of society Integrate and evaluate […]

Economics – 5/31/2016

I.  Bellwork Is Uber’s Surge-Pricing an Example of High-Tech Gouging? 3-2-1 Strategy- After reading the article, write and complete the following statements: (Must use 5 or more words) Three things I discovered/learned: Two things I found interesting: One question I have about this topic: II.  Objective Analyze how prices send signals and provide incentives to […]

Sociology – 5/31/2016

I.   Bellwork Page 205 Q&A 12-14 II.   Objective: Examine the problems/shortcomings of a capitalist society and explore where improvements can be made. Compare/contrast the results of capitalism with the economic goals of society Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media in order to address a question or solve a […]

Economics – 5/26/2016

I.  Bellwork Sheet of paper with MLA Heading II. Objective Explain the law of supply and analyze changes in supply as well as changes in quantity supplied. Analyze the production function and other decision making models which allow businesses to maximize profits. Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords […]

Sociology – 5/26/2016

I.   Bellwork: Q&A A.  Is Race-based Affirmative Action Still Needed? What is the author’s stance? What evidence/information is used to support the stance? Do you support the author’s stance? Explain why or why not? In what way does this article relate to social stratification? II.  Objectives: Examine how poverty is defined and what groups are affected by […]

Economics – 5/25/2016

I.  Bellwork: Page 141- #34 Draw the diagrams & answer what happens to supply Page 141- #37a, b, c  Answers only II.  Objectives: Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords with textual evidence, Review and discuss changes in quantity supply, supply, the production function and use marginal analysis to […]

Sociology – 5/25/2016

I.   Bellwork: A.  Provide an example of vertical mobility. II.  Objectives: Examine how poverty is defined and what groups are affected by poverty in the U.S. Analyze government responses to poverty and their impact. III.  Discussion Wealth Inequality in America Poverty rate by State Which states (3) have the highest poverty rates? Which states (3) have the lowest […]

Economics – 5/24/2016

I.  Bellwork: A.  Figure 5.6 Page 134 Questions & Answers At what number of products is the break-even point in on the table achieved? Estimate a range. At what number of workers is the profit-maximization level achieved on the table and explain why this choice is correct. Explain the advantages e-commerce stores have over traditional […]

Sociology – 5/24/2016

I.  Bellwork: What social class do you feel that you belong? Explain the criteria you used to make your decision. II. Objectives: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, Examine and critique social classes in the U.S. Identify the types of social mobility and the forces that help […]

Economics – 5/23/2016

I.  Bellwork: Chapter 5 Enrichment (1-5 Q&A) II.  Objective: Calculate production schedules and examine how businesses analyze their costs and revenues to maximize profits. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media in order to address a question or solve a problem. III. Discussion: Cost/Revenue/Profit Maximization Pages 132-137  How Nintendo […]

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