March, 2017
Economics – 3/08/17
I. Bellwork: Four Square II. Objective: Determine the central ideas or information; provide an accurate summary that makes clear the relationships among the key details and ideas. Examine, analyze, and discuss the fundamental principles associated with taxation. III. Discussion & Notes: A. Review: Taxes Video B. The Economics of Taxation Pages 229-236 PPT file and attached […]
Sociology – 3/07/17
I. Bellwork Page 31 Q&A 18, 19 & 20 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 relations and roles within society are […]
Personal Finance – 3/07/17
I. Bellwork : A television is priced as $279.99 after a 30% discount. Sales tax is 6%. Round to the nearest penny. Show your work. – Write Q&A What is the original price before the discount? How much (dollar amount) is the discount? How much will the sales tax be? (Use the discounted price) What […]
Economics – 3/07/17
I. Bellwork Q&A Explain the irony in the cartoon. What is the cartoon’s message? Do you agree with the message? Explain why or why not. II. Objective: Examine the problems/shortcomings of a capitalist society and explore where improvements can be made. Compare/contrast the results of capitalism with the economic goals of society Integrate and […]
Economics – 3/06/2017
I. Bellwork Explain if you believe a democratic society and a capitalistic society are compatible or if they conflict . II. Objective: Compare/contrast the results of capitalism with the economic goals of society. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information in order to address the problems/shortcomings of a capitalist society and explore where improvements can […]
Sociology – 3/06/17
I. Bellwork Read over the basic research methods and their related techniques on pages 24-26. Which research method and technique do you believe provides more accurate results? Explain your answer II. Objectives: Conduct research projects to answer a question or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding […]
Personal Finance- 3/06/17
I. Bellwork : Art Van has a 20% off sale and they will also pay 3x your sales tax. You see a sofa priced at $3499.99 Sales tax is 6%. Round to the nearest penny. Show your work. What is the amount of the discount? How much will the sales tax discount be? (Use the […]
Personal Finance – 3/03/2017
I. Bellwork : Macy’s has a sale in which you buy one pair of jeans and get the other for 50% off. The jeans cost $49.98. Sales tax is 6%. Round to the nearest penny. Show your work. What is the amount of the discount? What is the total cost for both jeans before sales […]
Sociology – 3/03/17
I. Bellwork A. Questions & Answers How do sociologists uncover causation and correlation? P22-23 What is the difference between independent variables and dependent variables? P23 II. Objectives: Analyze key concepts related to sociological research work within a group to create an outline that will identify a problem, develop a hypothesis and interview/survey questions for a […]
Economics – 3/03/17
I. Bellwork A separate sheet of paper with MLA heading II. Objectives: Complete Chapter 2 Assessment by applying concepts and principles which focus on how the allocation of goods and services, the evaluation of economic performance, and the roles of government in the economy. Create claims substantiated by details and examples discussed in class and […]