Economics – 9/27/16

I.  Bellwork:  Complete a Four Square on the cartoon below

II.  Objective: 

• Evaluate  differing points of view on the minimum wage by viewing, discussing and assessing various claims, reasoning, and evidence.

• Integrate information about the minimum wage from diverse sources, into a coherent understanding of an idea or event, noting discrepancies among sources in order to develop their own stance.

III.  iLearn Quiz Sections 2-1 & 2-2  Today – Thursday @ 4:30 pm

IV.  Classwork:  Develop an informed opinion and understand the arguments supporting and opposing the minimum wage.

A.  Resources: List Below

• History of the Minimum Wage
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQE0ldkiKo0
• The Truth about the Minimum Wage
• Obama – Minimum Wage
• Minimum Wage – What is the cost
• Pay Mas
• CNN – Minimum Wage Debate
• Real World Effects Of Minimum Wage

B.  Discussion: Within your assigned group discuss and list either the pros or cons associated with the minimum wage.

• Create a Double Bubble Pros and Cons of Minimum Wage
• State your claim with support.
• Introduce the counterclaim and your rebuttal

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