November, 2016
Economics – 11/18/2016
I. Bellwork ACT Questions II. Objective Analyze how quantity and prices change in the market due to a variety of determinants. Synthesize information from the simulation into a coherent understanding prices. Create economic models based upon the results of the simulation and the reading. III. Discuss Changes in Demand & Supply Graph IV. […]
Economics – 11/17/2016
I. Bellwork SAT Reading Questions II. Objective Analyze how prices change through the interaction of buyers and sellers in a market including the role of supply, demand, equilibrium, surpluses, and shortages. Synthesize information from the simulation into a coherent understanding of how prices are determined.. III. Classwork Supply and Demand Activity – The Pearl Exchange […]
Personal Finance – 11/17/2016
I. Bellwork – sikh-truck-drivers-reach-accord-in-religious-discrimination-case-involving-a-major-shipping-company Questions & Answers Explain the issue/problem in the article. What did the court decide? Explain your opinion on this case. II. Objectives: Content OBJ – Calculate federal, state, and FICA tax and net wages Demonstrate how to schedule and manage bill payments Lang OBJ – explain how to calculate net wages […]
Sociology-11/17/2016
I. Bellwork: Questions & Answers What message is the cartoon attempting to convey about impact of media in society? Explain if you agree or disagree with the message. II Objective Examine the way mass media has impacted society and individuals. Based upon the video and personal experience, analyze and reflect upon the how mass […]
Economics – 11/16/2016
I. Bellwork ACT Reading Questions 14-16 II. Objective Analyze how prices change through the interaction of buyers and sellers in a market including the role of supply, demand, equilibrium, surpluses, and shortages. Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g., texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent understanding of a process, Draw evidence from literary or […]
Sociology – 11/16/2016
I. Bellwork: What it’s Like by Everlast A. Questions & Answers What is the refrain of the song? Explain how the song portrays the way society treats/views those people deemed as undesirable? According to Mead, how does society’s view often shape the individual? II. Objectives: Identify and explain how the four primary factors of socialization […]
Personal Finance – 11/16/2016
I. Bellwork – List and explain 3 employment laws II. Objectives: Content OBJ – given gross wages, calculate fed, state, and FICA tax and net wages Lang OBJ – explain how to calculate net wages III. Notebook Flow Map: Calculating Net Wages IV. Classwork:. (Sheets on iLearn) 6.1.4 Net Wages 6.1.4.2 Net Wages
Personal Finance – 11/15/2016
I. Bellwork – bellwork-state-withholding II. Objectives: Discuss the purpose of various work related forms. Determine the function of major employment laws Create a brace map identifying and explaining the provisions of major employment laws III. . Notebook Brace Map – Employment Laws pgs., 92-94 IV. Classwork: A. Textbook Page 89 Vocabulary (7) Page 96 7-13 […]
Sociology – 11/15/2016
I. Bellwork Q&A How would you describe your “self”? How would your friends describe your “self”? How would your parents describe your “self”? II. Objectives: Explain theories that address the development of the self. Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. […]
Economics – 11/15/2016
I. Bellwork – SAT Questions II. Objective: Analyze how prices change through the interaction of buyers and sellers in a market including the role of supply, demand, equilibrium, shortages, and surpluses. Create and interpret graphic information related to prices as outlined in the text. III. Mahara Student Portfolios – by Mr. Bruce IV. Classwork […]