February, 2017
Sociology – 2/17/17
I. Bellwork Q&A Explain the manifest function of owning a car. Explain the latent function of owning a car. II. Objectives: Write narratives for skits to demonstrating a sociological theory using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. Create a brace map analyzing the key components of Functionalism III. Turn in your Sociological Theory […]
Economics – 2/17/17
I. Bellwork: A. Second Blighted Red Wings Arena Holdout Summarize the article. 3-4 sentences Explain what economic rights are conflicting? II. Objective: Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media in order to address a question or solve a problem. Cite incidents in which conflicts result from the methods used […]
Personal Finance – 2/16/2017
I. Bellwork (Q&A) Explain a discount. What are some reasons a person my get a discount? List at least two. II. Objectives: Content OBJ: determine how to calculate a discount and a selling price OBJ: explain how to calculate a discount and a selling price through constructing a diagram demonstrating the steps III. Discussion A. How […]
Sociology – 2/16/17
I. Bellwork: Q&A Neither the life of an individual nor the history of a society can be understood without understanding both. – C. Wright Mills A. Discuss the quote with someone B. On your paper Explain what the quote means. Explain if you agree or disagree. How does this relate to the concept of Verstehen? […]
Economics – 2/16/17
I. Bellwork Page 38 Figure 2.1 Economic Analysis Q&A Page 40 Figure 2.2 Economic Analysis Q&A II Objective: Identify and apply the achievement of economic goals which are used to evaluate economic performance. Integrate information from diverse sources, both primary and secondary, into a coherent understanding of an idea or event, noting discrepancies among sources. […]
Sociology – 2/15/17
I. Bellwork California high school drops controversial Arab mascot Video Do you believe that Coachella Valley High School’s use of “Arabs” as a mascot is offensive? Explain why or why not. Explain the counterargument to your response. If the school changes the mascot name to “Mighty Arabs” is it offensive? Explain why or why not. […]
Personal Finance – 2/15/17
I. Bellwork Q&A A. Explain what a grace period is as it relates to a credit card. B. If you do not pay your bills in a timely manner, what are two negative financial consequences that may result? II. Objectives: reflect upon and discuss basic math concepts review problems apply the concepts of rounding, converting […]
Economics – 2/15/17
I. Bellwork A. Read the article: Mohammed Bouazizi Guiding Question: Does the government have a role in the economy? Identify: Evidence – Importance – Claim II. Objective Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords with textual evidence. Identify the characteristics of command, traditional, and market economies and examine […]
Personal Finance – 2/14/17
I. Bellwork A. Convert the following to decimals 55% 3/5 .25% 11/12 II. Objectives: review the concepts of rounding, converting fractions to decimals and percentages, converting percentages to decimals, and determining the percentage increase or decrease in a number. reflect upon areas of difficulty and work various problems on the promethean board to demonstrate the […]
Sociology – 2/14/17
I. Bellwork (Questions & Answers) Questions & Answers What is the perspective (beliefs) of the person on the island? What is the perspective (beliefs) of the person on the boat? Explain who has the correct perspective. How does this relate to the sociologist perspective? II. Objectives: Analyze situations and determine the theoretical perspective which is […]