January, 2017
Economics – 1/18/17
I. Bellwork: Q&A Which of the two measures listed below do you believe is the best for determining unemployment? Explain. II. Objective: Students will review and apply concepts and principles relating to the three major economic indicators. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats in order to address a question […]
Personal Finance – 1/17/17
I. Bellwork Kyle has a balance on his credit card of $4000. His interest rate is 24%/year. He makes a $250 payment each month. SHOW YOUR WORK FOR EACH PROBLEM What is his credit balance the first month? What is his credit balance the second month? What is his credit balance the third month? II. […]
Sociology – 1/17/17
I. Bellwork Page 207 Q&A 1-2 II. Objectives: Analyze the role race, ethnicity, and minority groups shape social structure Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, III. Discussion: Does Race Exist? Why Color Blindness Will NOT End Racism | Decoded | MTV News https://bcove.me/rgs3ioku https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKBrmDfQfWE IV. Classwork Page […]
Economics – 1/17/2017
I. Bellwork P. 365 Cartoon: What causation of inflation is the father discussing? Explain your answer. P. 360 Examining the NewsClip 1-2 Q&A II. Objective Apply the criteria for being unemployed and using various scenarios classify different types of unemployment including frictional, structural, and cyclical. Evaluate various explanations for unemployment and determine which explanation […]
Personal Finance – 1/13/17
I. Bellwork Mike has a balance on his credit card of $2500. His interest rate is 18%/year. He makes a $200 each month. SHOW YOUR WORK FOR EACH PROBLEM What is his credit balance the first year? What is his credit balance the second year? What is his credit balance the third year? II. Objectives […]
Sociology – 1/13/17
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 -1/13/17
I .Bellwork: Q&A SAT Reading II. Objective: Identify how inflation is measured, the causes of inflation, and its impact on the economy. Differentiate between the types and causes of inflation through discussion and construction of thinking maps. III. Discuss 13-2 Inflation pages 361-367 Inflation Video Demand Pull and Cost Push Inflation Hyperinflation after World War […]
Personal Finance – 1/12/17
I. Bellwork: Summarize the article by addressing the questions below Millennials buck credit cards but miss out on building scores .What is the purpose of the article? What evidence is used? What is your opinion? II. Objective Calculate compound interest and determine the monthly balance for a credit card. Create a circle map to explain […]
Economics – 1/12/17
I. Bellwork : Q&A What is the topic of the graph? What do the x-axis and y-axis represent? What are some observations you can make based on the graph? What do you foresee happening about 5 years from now? II. Objective Analyze the stages in the business cycle, their impact on the economy, and […]
Sociology – 1/12/17
I. Bellwork: A. Describe an example of vertical mobility. B. Describe an example of horizontal 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. Determine the relationship between occupation and social class through information provided in the text […]