October, 2016
Economics – 10/10/16
I. Bellwork Q&A 1-5 Chp 4 Primary and Secondary Sources Workbook II, Objective: Construct and interpret Demand Schedules and Demand Curves Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects upon what is experienced, observed, or resolved. III. Discussion: Demand & Constructing Demand Curves A, Quick Review of Topics B. Market Demand Curve – Figure 4.2 […]
Personal Finance – 10/07/16
I. Bellwork Question & Answer What expenses do you believe are the most difficult to pay once you become independent? Explain II. Objective: Make criterion-based financial decisions by systematically considering alternatives and consequences through the simulation Write a brief reflection of the financial decisions they made explaining their rationale III. Retake after school this Friday […]
Economics – 10/07/16
I. Bellwork: Write a paragraph (3-6 sentences) about a product or service you tried to purchase that was difficult to obtain due to high demand. Explain why demand for the product or service was so high and how you were able or unable to obtain the product or service II. Objective: Determine what creates demand, […]
Sociology – 10/07/16
I. Bellwork- Read Page 32-33 What culture is the author describing? What is the shrine? What is the charm-box? What is the mouth-rite? What is the body-rite performed by men? Discuss your replies with the person next to you. (Who do you think is correct?) II. Objectives: Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and […]
Sociology – 10/06/16
I. Bellwork Page 31 Q&A 18, 19 & 20 II. Objectives: Examine the different ways that reality is constructed (by media, institutions, individuals, ideals) and the various ways that various people approach their reality(-ies). Construct relationships between the video and describe through reflection how our perspectives of society our relations and roles within society are […]
Personal Finance – 10/06/16
I. Bellwork Show your Work If your account has $3000 in it and you write 4 checks for $56.00, $750.00, $245.75, and $89.95. What is your new balance? If you make two additional deposits of $968.80 and $450.32, what is your new balance? II. Objective: Describe the purpose of a checking account and its associated […]
Economics – 10/06/16
I. Bellwork Based upon the information provided in the table below, what are three conclusions you can make when comparing a traditional and market economy. II. Objective: Compare/contrast the results of capitalism with the economic goals of society. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information in order to address the problems/shortcomings of a capitalist society […]
Sociology – 10/05/16
I. Bellwork: Page 26 – Thinking Critically Q&A Page 27 – What ethical issues do sociological researchers face? II. Objectives: Conduct research projects to answer a question or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. Form groups define roles […]
Personal Finance – 10/04/2016
I. Bellwork (Show Work) You borrowed $15000 at 7% interest for 3 years and 5 months. Calculate the simple interest. You borrowed $7000 at 6.5% interest for 2 years and 80 days. Calculate the simple interest for a 365 day year. II. Objective: Lang OBJ: explain how to calculate discount, percent, prop tax, interest, gas […]
Economics – 10/05/16
I. Bellwork A separate sheet of paper with MLA heading II. Objectives: Complete Chapter 2 Assessment by applying concepts and principles which focus on how the allocation of goods and services, the evaluation of economic performance, and the roles of government in the economy. Create claims substantiated by details and examples discussed in class […]