May, 2017
Personal Finance – 5/10/17
I. Bellwork – A. Questions & Answers Explain why you need auto insurance? How much does car insurance cost on average for a high school student? What factors can cause differences in the cost of insurance for drivers? II. Objectives: Content OBJ: determining the meaning of various forms of auto insurance coverage discuss and […]
Economics – 5/10/17
I. Bellwork: Page 113 Math Practice #29 a & b (Write questions and answers for b) II. Objective: 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, summarizing, critiquing the entrepreneurs products and the deals […]
Sociology – 5/09/17
I. Bellwork Questions & Answers Explain what is happening in the cartoon? What do you believe is the problem? II. Objectives: Distinguish what qualifies as deviant behavior as well as the purpose and social function of deviance. Discuss various social theories which explain deviance by developing a stance supporting your view. Determine the meaning of […]
Personal Finance – 5/09/17
I. Bellwork A. Show your Work Nour’s previous year-to-date gross wages are $113,000, her current wages are $1,200. Determine her current year-to-date gross wages. How much of Nour’s current wages would be taxable for Social Security? What would be the Social Security Tax amount based upon the wages? II. Objectives: Content Obj. Determine FICA, […]
Economics – 5/09/17
I. Bellwork List 2 products that have an inelastic demand. Explain each. List 2 products that have an elastic demand . Explain each. II. Objective: Model, review and discuss concepts and principles relating to changes in demand, quantity demand, and demand elasticity Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords […]
Sociology – 5/08/17
I Bellwork: Identify at least 2 norms we have at school. What sanctions are associated with each norm? II Objectives: Explore how norms are enforced through internalization and sanctions in order for society to function efficiently. Construct a brace map classifying and providing examples for the various types of norms. Determine the meaning of words […]
Personal Finance – 5/08/17
I. Bellwork Questions & Answers What is the Social Security Tax rate? What is the Medicare Tax rate? What is the FICA Tax rate? II Objectives: Content Obj. Calculate the social security tax based upon wage limitations given gross wages and exemptions, determine FICA, Federal and State tax withheld from wages for weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, […]
Economics – 5/08/17
I. Bellwork Page 113 #26 (Draw the graphs & place arrows demonstrating what will happen to each) II. Objectives: Through analysis of textbook and video information students will construct thinking maps which identify factors that influence demand elasticity. Review and discuss concepts and principles relating to demand. Integrate and evaluate information presented in order to […]
Sociology – 5/05/17
I, Bellwork Page 129 Thinking Critically 1-2 Q&A II Objectives: examine bullying in society, identify the causes and effects of bullying, and reflect upon personal experience with the issue. write a reflective summary examining the video’s impact and what you can do when III. Classwork: The Bully Project Full Movie Questions & Answers What was […]
Personal Finance – 5/05/17
I. Bellwork – A. List at least 4 items that are deducted from gross wages to get net wages B. List the taxes which makeup FICA. II. Objectives: Content OBJ – Calculate federal, state, and FICA tax and net wages Demonstrate how to schedule and manage bill payments Lang OBJ – explain how to […]