Economics – 2/27/17
I. Bellwork: Complete a Four Square on the cartoon below
II. Objective:
- Evaluate differing points of view on the minimum wage by viewing, discussing and assessing various claims, reasoning, and evidence.
- Integrate information about the minimum wage from diverse sources, into a coherent understanding of an idea or event, noting discrepancies among sources in order to develop their own stance.
III. Classwork: Develop an informed opinion and understand the arguments supporting and opposing the minimum wage.
A. Resources: List Below
- History of the Minimum Wage
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQE0ldkiKo0
- The Truth about the Minimum Wage
- Obama – Minimum Wage
- Minimum Wage – What is the cost
- Pay Mas
- CNN – Minimum Wage Debate
- Real World Effects Of Minimum Wage
B. Discussion: Within your assigned group discuss and list either the pros or cons associated with the minimum wage.
- Create a Double Bubble Pros and Cons of Minimum Wage
- State your claim with support.
- Introduce the counterclaim and your rebuttal
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