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Personal Finance – 5/18/17
I. Bellwork: iLearn 16.1 on Vocabulary II. Objective Calculate compound interest and determine the monthly balance for a credit card. Create a circle map to explain the factors that determine credit worthiness III. Notebook/Discussion Credit Worthiness Circle Map Credit Score Video IV. Classwork 16.1.2 Rule of 72 and Compounding Interest on iLearn Credit Card […]
Sociology – 5/17/17
I. Bellwork: Q&A What is police discretion? What are the factors that determine police discretion? Provide an example of police discretion. II. Objective: Discuss societal issues related with the criminal justice system Integrate information from diverse sources, both primary and secondary, into a coherent understanding of an idea or event III. PSA Presentations due tomorrow […]
Personal Finance – 5/17/17
I. Bellwork Provide two reasons why someone would use credit. List at least 3 examples of things people buy on credit. II. Objectives: Compute compound interest using a spreadsheet Apply the Rule of 72 to compute how money can be doubled. Explain how compound interest is computed III. Discussion: Explanation of Compound Interest & Rule […]
Economics – 5/17/17
I. Bellwork: A. Explain and illustrate with simple graphs how a change in quantity supply is similar to a change is quantity demand. B. Explain and illustrate with simple graphs how a change in supply is similar to a change in demand. II. Objective: Utilize supply schedules to express supply graphically and analyze how the […]
Sociology – 5/16/17
I. Bellwork: Page 169 Skills Focus Q&A Page 173 Thinking Critically Q&A II. Objectives: Identify and classify the 5 types of crime Discuss societal issues related with the criminal justice system Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information in order to address a question or solve a problem. III. Finish: Eyes on the Prize Paragraphs […]
Personal Finance – 5/16/17
I. Bellwork A) Nabil has a vehicle registered in Michigan and is driving in Ohio. He runs off the road and hits a fence causing $12,000 in damage. Which coverage under no-fault insurance is responsible for the claim? How much is covered? Explain B) Raneem drives her car into the side of a business […]
Economics – 5/16/17
I. Bellwork Q&A List and explain in detail 2 situations which would cause the supply curve to shift to the left. List and explain in detail 2 situations which would cause the supply curve to shift to the right. II. Objective Utilize supply schedules to express supply graphically and analyze how the Law of Supply is represented. […]
Sociology – 5/15/17
I. Bellwork: A. Transgender Students Win on Restroom Rights Explain the controversial issue in the article. Explain how this issue relates to the “norms” of society. Write and share with a nearby student your opinion and reasoning relating to the court ruling. II. Objectives: Analyze deviance and its social functions in terms of the civil […]
Personal Finance – 5/15/17
I. Bellwork A. Hana has $250 deductible for collision and $500 deductible for comprehensive. She hits a deer which causes $2000 in damage. Which type of insurance covers the accident? How much does the insurance company pay? B. You have broad collision insurance with a $500 deductible. You are involved in an […]
Economics – 5/15/17
I. Bellwork Q&A A. Pg 117 – Companies in the News What created a shortage of the flu vaccine? How did the market respond to the shortage? What is the current availability of the vaccine? II. Objective Define Supply; identify changes in quantity supplied and factors that cause a change in supply. Construct thinking maps […]