May, 2016
Sociology – 5/16/2016
I. Bellwork: Page 169 Skills Focus Q&A Page 173 Thinking Critically Q&A II. Objectives: Identify and classify the 5 types of crime Discuss societal issues related with the criminal justice system Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information in order to address a question or solve a problem. III. Turn in Eyes on the […]
Economics – 5/13/2016
I. Bellwork Q&A A. Pg 117 – Companies in the News What created a shortage of the flu vaccine? How did the market respond to the shortage? What is the current availability of the vaccine? II. Objective Define Supply; identify changes in quantity supplied and factors that cause a change in supply. Construct thinking maps […]
Sociology – 5/13/2016
I. Bellwork: Transgender Students Win on Restroom Rights Explain the controversial issue in the article. Explain how this issue relates to the “norms” of society. Write and share with a nearby student your opinion and reasoning relating to the court ruling. II. Objectives: Analyze deviance and its social functions in terms of the civil rights […]
Sociology – 5/12/2016
I. Bellwork: Provide and explain 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. […]
Economics – 5/12/2016
I. Bellwork: My Learning Goals – Complete and turn in II. Objectives: Complete Chapter 4 assessment by applying concepts and principles which focus on distinguishing between a change in quantity demand and a change in demand while identifying the determinants which impact each. Identify situations where demand is elastic and inelastic applying by the elasticity […]
Sociology – 5/11/2016
I. Bellwork: “You are judged by the company you keep.” Explain what the saying means. What social theory seems to support this statement? P166 Provide your opinion on the statement. II. Objectives: Distinguish what qualifies as deviant behavior as well as the purpose and social function of deviance. Integrate and evaluate information presented in the […]
Economics – 5/11/2016
I. Bellwork Hussam regularly sells 100 hot dogs each day for $1.75 each. This week he raised the price to $2.25 and managed to sell 80 hot dogs. Using the total expenditure test, explain if the demand for his hot dogs are elastic or inelastic. II. Objective: Examine the importance of entrepreneurs in a market […]
Sociology – 5/10/2016
I. Bellwork Q&A Signs What is the message in the song? What are some of the events mentioned in the song used to reinforce this message? How does the song’s message relate to norms and deviance? II. Objectives: Support an argument for or against the death penalty as it pertains to offenses by juveniles. Examine […]
Economics – 5/10/2016
I. Bellwork: Page 113 Math Practice #29 a & b (Write questions and answers for b) II. Objective: Identify and analyze factors that influence demand elasticity. Distinguish between a change in quantity demand and demand identifying the situations which impact each. III. Classwork Kahoot Review Demand and Elasticity Worksheet 2nd & 3rd Page Page 109 […]
Economics – 5/09/2016
I. Bellwork Page 113 #26 (Draw the graphs & place arrows demonstrating what will happen to each) II. Objective: Model, review and discuss concepts and principles relating to changes in demand, quantity demand, and demand elasticity Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords with with the situation relating to […]