May, 2017
Economics – 5/5/17
I Bellwork: Q&A What is the movement shown in this graph called? List and explain 3 factors that could result in the movement shown in the graph. II Objective: Identify factors that influence the size of a change in the quantity demanded (elasticity) Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats […]
Personal Finance – 5/04/17
I Bellwork – Show your work bellwork-2-state-withholding II. Objectives Content OBJ – Calculate FICA Tax (Social Security and Medicare) Calculate federal, state, and FICA tax and net wages Lang OBJ – create a brace map identifying and explaining the components of FICA tax explain how to calculate net wages III. Brace map – Components of […]
Sociology – 5/04/17
I Bellwork Page 127 Skills Focus Q&A List 3 warning statements that are associated with suicide. II. Objectives: Examine the main challenges faced by those experiencing adolescence and the factors that influence these challenges. examine bullying in society, identify the causes and effects of bullying, and reflect upon personal experience with the issue. write a […]
Economics – 5/04/17
I. Bellwork: Q&A Copy the demand schedule for cotton candy and prepare the related graph. Price Quantity Demanded $3.00 10 $2.50 20 $2.00 30 $1.50 35 $1.00 45 .50 60 II. Objective Explain the difference between a change in demand and a change in quantity demand Identify and examine factors that cause a change in […]
Sociology – 5/03/17
I. Bellwork Question & Answer Explain the irony in the description underneath the cartoon. What message is the cartoon attempting to convey? Explain if you agree or disagree with the message. II. Objectives: Examine the main challenges faced by those experiencing adolescence and the factors that influence these challenges. Evaluate various explanations for […]
Personal Fiance – 5/03/17
I. Bellwork – sikh-truck-drivers-reach-accord-in-religious-discrimination-case-involving-a-major-shipping-company A. Questions & Answers Explain the issue/problem in the article. What did the court decide? Explain your opinion on this case. II. Objectives: Discuss the purpose of various work related forms. Determine the function of major employment laws Create a brace map identifying and explaining the provisions of major employment […]
Economics – 5/03/17
I. Bellwork Q&A 1-5 Chp 4 Primary and Secondary Sources Workbook II. Objective: Construct and interpret Demand Schedules and Demand Curves Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects upon what the construction and analysis of the .demand curve.. III. Discussion/Notebook Work: Constructing Demand Curves A. Quick Review of Topics Demand Schedule and Curve for […]
Personal Finance – 5/02/17
I. Bellwork – The “Stealth” Increase to Social Security Taxes Happening This Year Explain the increase in Social Security taxes and who it impacts. Where will the money go? What are 2 things you can do about the increase? II. Objectives: Content OBJ – given gross wages, calculate fed, state, and FICA tax and net […]
Economics – 5/02/17
I. Bellwork: Write a paragraph (3-6 sentences) about a product or service you tried to purchase that was difficult to obtain due to high demand. Explain why demand for the product or service was so high and how you were able or unable to obtain the product or service II. Objective: Determine what creates demand, […]
Sociology – 5/02/17
I. Bellwork: Questions & Answers What message is the cartoon attempting to convey about impact of media in society? Explain if you agree or disagree with the message. II. Objective Examine the way mass media has impacted society and individuals. Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats in order to make informed […]