March, 2017
Sociology – 3/14/17
I. Bellwork Q &A What do you believe is the biggest social issue/problem the country needs to solve? What is the biggest social issue in Dearborn? What is the biggest social issue/problem in the school? II. Objectives: Present information, findings, and supporting evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective applying the scientific method to a […]
Economics – 3/14/17
I. Bellwork: A.) Questions & Answers Page 242 Economic Analysis Page 244 Economic Analysis II. Objective: Given various scenarios distinguish between progressive, regressive, and proportional taxes Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources Analyze and discuss the merits of various methods in which governments generate revenue on consumption, income and […]
Sociology – 3/13/17
I. Bellwork Explain what was the most difficult part of your research project? Explain what was the easiest part of your research project? II. Objectives: Present information, findings, and supporting evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective applying the scientific method to a topic of sociological research Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched […]
Personal Finance – 3/13/17
I. Bellwork A. Convert the times given below to years. Round to the third decimal place, if necessary. 50 weeks 8 months 1 year and 1 month 70 days based upon 360 day year 55 days based upon a 365 day year II. Objectives: Content OBJ: calculate simple interest by converting time and using the […]
Economics – 3/13/17
I. Bellwork: A. Claim Statement: Which type of tax (progressive, proportional, or regressive) do you believe is the most equitable way for the government to raise money? Provide support for your claim. II. Objective: Distinguish between the ways in which local, state, and federal governments generate revenue. Write arguments to support claims in an analysis […]
Personal Finance – 3/10/17
I. Bellwork – The SEV on a house is $85,000 and is assessed at 42.031 mils. What is the property tax? Show your Work II. Objectives: Content OBJ: determine time (t) which is used to calculate simple interest Lang OBJ: explain how to determine time (t) when represent in months and days to calculate simple […]
Sociology – 3/10/17
I. Bellwork- Q&A Explain what is happening in the cartoon. What is the cartoons message? II. Objectives: Examine the different ways that reality is constructed (by media, institutions, individuals, ideals) and the various ways that various people approach their reality(-ies). Construct relationships between the video and describe through reflection how our perspectives of society our […]
Economics – 3/10/17
I. Bellwork: Q&A – Page 231 Economic Analysis Page 235 Economic Analysis II. Objective: Analyze and evaluate the methods in which the government generates revenue. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text Identify and classify taxes as progressive, regressive, and proportional according to the methods implemented to generate […]
Personal Finance – 3/08/17
I. Bellwork – You buy $ 147.89 worth of clothing. You have a 20% off coupon and sales tax is 6%. Show your work What is the amount of discount? What is the sales tax? What is the final price? II. Objectives: Content OBJ: calculate property tax given the state equalized values and millage rate […]
Sociology – 3/08/17
I. Bellwork:Q &A Page 26 – Thinking Critically Q&A Page 27 – What ethical issues do sociological researchers face? II. Objectives: Conduct a sociological research project to answer a question or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. Form […]