Economics – 1/24/11

I.  Bellwork:  Q&A

1.     What is the price of gold at D and S?

2.     What is the price of gold at D and S²?

3.     What is the price of gold at D¹ and S²?

II.  Objective:  Review For Final Exam

III.  Course Evaluation on iLearn for Extra Credit +2 Summative

IV.  Chapter 16 retake tomorrow after school

V.  No book tomorrow = you will be sent to the attendance office to go home and get it. Also a late or absence will be given.

VI.  Final Exam Review Chapters 13-17

VII.  The Story of Stuff

A.  Questions

1. Explain the problems associated with extraction.
2. How much of the world’s resources are used by the U.S.?
3. Explain the problems associated with production.
4. What are B.F.R’s and why are they used?
5. Explain the problems associated with distribution.
6. Explain what is meant by externalization of cost?
7. What is planned obsolescence?
8. What is perceived obsolescence?
9. Explain the problems associated with consumption.
10. How much garbage does each individual make each day?
11. Why isn’t recycling the answer to waste?
12. Explain the problems associated with disposal.

B.  Economics Guided Reading Activity 17-2

Economics F2010