February, 2017
Economics – 2/14/17
I.Bellwork Get a sheet of paper and prepare a MLA heading. II. Objectives: Apply concepts and terminology related to scarcity, opportunity costs, and production functions Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. III. Turn in Review Sheet IV […]
Sociology – 2/13/17
I. Bellwork P. 19 Thinking Critically Q & A 1-2 II. Objectives: Explain how the three theoretical perspectives in sociology differ in focus and level of analysis. Create a brace map analyzing and comparing the three main sociological perspectives III. Discussion Theoretical Perspectives: Theoretical Perspectives Video Functionalism: Khan Academy Functionalism Video manifest function & latent […]
Personal Finance – 2/13/17
I. Bellwork Find the percentage increase or decrease (-) for the problems below. Round the percent to the first decimal place. Show your work. 50 to 75 15 to 13 92 to 87 2.99 to 2.39 II. Objectives: Utilize a Cash Flow Statement to manage money and monitor financial activity Analyze and interpret financial information […]
Economics – 2/13/17
I. Bellwork (Q & A) Provide three examples of how maximum efficiency (productivity) can be increased. Provide three examples of how productivity can decrease. II. Objective: Review and discuss previous economic concepts in preparation for the exam Reflect upon and discuss economic concepts and areas requiring additional clarification III. Classwork Review online Quiz Review Sheet […]
Personal Finance – 2/10/17
I. Bellwork: Convert the following fractions into a decimal and a percentage. Round to the first decimal if necessary. Show your work. 5/8 11/19 1/16 ii. Objectives: Determine how to calculate the percent of change in a number Explain how to calculate the percent of change in a number III. Discussion Video: How to Find […]
Sociology – 2/10/17
I. Bellwork Explain a time when you changed the way you normally act and behave due to the people around you. Explain how and why this caused you to change. II. Objectives: Explain and distinguish between a sociological perspective and a sociological imagination Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different media or […]
Economics – 2/10/17
I. Bellwork– A, Compare the cartoon to the Circular Flow diagram Figure 1-3 on page 15 Q & A Describe how the diagrams differ? Explain the message of this cartoon? What is your opinion of the cartoon? II. Objectives – SWD: how scarcity and opportunity costs are present in economic decisions by constructing a production […]
Sociology – 2/09/17
I. Bellwork Explain Social Darwinism. CLAIM: Do you agree or disagree with this social theory? Support your reasoning. II. Objectives: describe the historical events which led to the development of the field of sociology. identify the key individuals and their contributions to the field of sociology. III. Discussion Mini Bio: Karl Marx On Max Weber, […]
Personal Finance – 2/09/17
I. Bellwork Convert the following decimals to percentages. Show work .525 .8 .03 .002 2.5 II. Objectives Examine the importance of entrepreneurs in a market economy as they attempt to obtain capital and financing to support their endeavors. Demonstrate understanding of visual information by restating, paraphrasing, critiquing the entrepreneurs products […]
Economics – 2/09/17
I. Bellwork: Follow the directions below: A. Use a diagram (See your notes) to illustrate the trade-offs and opportunity cost below: If you had up to $100 to spend on only one product or service, make a list of at least 4 possible products or services you would consider purchasing with the $100. Now narrow the list […]