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Government – 1/29/2020
I. Bellwork Google Classroom – Franco Article II. Objectives Cite evidence in the secondary source (Newsela) to connect insights gained to an understanding of the concept of a dictatorship/dictator. Define systems of government based on who can participate Identify ways that power can be distributed geographically within a state. Describe a government by the distribution […]
AP MacroEconomics – 1/29/2020
I. Bellwork Explain the symptoms of an economy that is doing poorly. II. Objectives: Analyze the stages in the business cycle, their impact on the economy. Explain the 3 main economic goals in relation to the stages of the business cycle. III. Introduction to Macro Economics Pages 10-15 A. Analyze the Business Cycle (Macro) Episode […]
Government – 1/28/2020
I. Bellwork Q&A – John Locke – 2nd Treatise of Government on iLearn A. According to Locke, what freedoms did people have before the founding of governments? B. Explain what individuals agree to by consenting with others to make one government? C. Why would someone give up their state of perfect freedom? II. Objectives: Analyze a […]
AP MacroEconomics – 1/28/2020
I. Objectives: Analyze, create models, and explain (using data from PPCs or tables as appropriate) how specialization according to comparative advantage with appropriate terms of trade can lead to gains from trade. Create and explain (using graphs as appropriate) the relationship between the price of a good or service and the quantity demanded and/or quantity […]
Government – 1/27/2020
I. Bellwork – Q&A A. What are the four characteristics of a state? B. What are the three ways boundaries can change? III. Objectives: Apply the features and roles of a state by creating a profile of a new, fictional sovereign state and deciding on its priorities. Analyze and interpret the Preamble of the Constitution […]
AP MacroEconomics – 1/27/2020
I. Bellwork A. Google Classroom – NetFlix Article II. Objectives: Analyze, create models, and explain (using data from PPCs or tables as appropriate) how specialization according to comparative advantage with appropriate terms of trade can lead to gains from trade. Create and explain (using graphs as appropriate) the relationship between the price of a good […]
Government – 1/24/2020
I. Bellwork Find a classmate who has the other philosopher and share information with them to complete your chart. On the back write how Hobbes and Locke’s views are similar and different. Who do you agree with an why? II. Objectives: Identify the major theories that attempt to explain the origin of the state Apply […]
AP Economics – 1/24/2020
I. Bellwork Summarize what happened and why? Explain the economic impact of the decision and provide your opinion A Luxury Dish Is Banned, and a Rural County Reels II. Objectives: Explain (using data from PPCs or tables as appropriate) how specialization according to comparative advantage with appropriate terms of trade can lead to gains from […]
AP Economics – 1/23/2020
I. Bellwork Learning Goals on Google Classroom II. Objectives Explain how scarcity and choice are central to the study of economics Differentiate between positive economics and normative economics Recognize when Economists agree and why they sometimes disagree Determine what makes macroeconomics different from microeconomics III. Discussion/Overview: Clifford PPT 1.1 Introduction A. Individual Choice Resources are Scarce […]
Government – 1/23/2020
I. Bellwork Explain what you believe is the purpose of government? Provide at least 2 examples as support. I believe the purpose of government is to ……… Example 1 Example 2 II. Objectives: Define government and the basic powers every government holds Describe the four defining characteristics of the state Create thinking maps to identify […]