Economics – 5/02/12

I. Bellwork: Q&A

Page 269 Economic Analysis
Page 273 Economic Analysis
Page 274 The Global Economy -On average how much does the U.S. spend per pupil for education?

II. Objective:

Examine the impact of deficits, surpluses, and the national debt.

III. Section 10-3 Discuss Pages 277-282

10-3 PPT

IV. Chapter 10 iLearn Quiz closes Friday @ 3:30 pm

V. Extra credit

A. Balance Michigan’s Budget https://janus.pscinc.com/budgetsim/Default.aspx

Print off your result and explain (2 paragraphs) what budget decisions were easy and what decisions were difficult to make and why. – 3 points summative

B. Federal Budget Challenge https://www.federalbudgetchallenge.org/budget_challenge/sim/budget_master.html

Print off your result and explain (2 large paragraphs) what budget decisions were easy and what decisions were difficult to make and why. – 5 points summative

VI. Classwork