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Economics – 5/09/17
I. Bellwork List 2 products that have an inelastic demand. Explain each. List 2 products that have an elastic demand . Explain each. II. Objective: Model, review and discuss concepts and principles relating to changes in demand, quantity demand, and demand elasticity Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords […]
Sociology – 5/08/17
I Bellwork: Identify at least 2 norms we have at school. What sanctions are associated with each norm? II Objectives: Explore how norms are enforced through internalization and sanctions in order for society to function efficiently. Construct a brace map classifying and providing examples for the various types of norms. Determine the meaning of words […]
Personal Finance – 5/08/17
I. Bellwork Questions & Answers What is the Social Security Tax rate? What is the Medicare Tax rate? What is the FICA Tax rate? II Objectives: Content Obj. Calculate the social security tax based upon wage limitations given gross wages and exemptions, determine FICA, Federal and State tax withheld from wages for weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, […]
Economics – 5/08/17
I. Bellwork Page 113 #26 (Draw the graphs & place arrows demonstrating what will happen to each) II. Objectives: Through analysis of textbook and video information students will construct thinking maps which identify factors that influence demand elasticity. Review and discuss concepts and principles relating to demand. Integrate and evaluate information presented in order to […]
Sociology – 5/05/17
I, Bellwork Page 129 Thinking Critically 1-2 Q&A II Objectives: examine bullying in society, identify the causes and effects of bullying, and reflect upon personal experience with the issue. write a reflective summary examining the video’s impact and what you can do when III. Classwork: The Bully Project Full Movie Questions & Answers What was […]
Personal Finance – 5/05/17
I. Bellwork – A. List at least 4 items that are deducted from gross wages to get net wages B. List the taxes which makeup FICA. II. Objectives: Content OBJ – Calculate federal, state, and FICA tax and net wages Demonstrate how to schedule and manage bill payments Lang OBJ – explain how to […]
Economics – 5/5/17
I Bellwork: Q&A What is the movement shown in this graph called? List and explain 3 factors that could result in the movement shown in the graph. II Objective: Identify factors that influence the size of a change in the quantity demanded (elasticity) Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats […]
Personal Finance – 5/04/17
I Bellwork – Show your work bellwork-2-state-withholding II. Objectives Content OBJ – Calculate FICA Tax (Social Security and Medicare) Calculate federal, state, and FICA tax and net wages Lang OBJ – create a brace map identifying and explaining the components of FICA tax explain how to calculate net wages III. Brace map – Components of […]
Sociology – 5/04/17
I Bellwork Page 127 Skills Focus Q&A List 3 warning statements that are associated with suicide. II. Objectives: Examine the main challenges faced by those experiencing adolescence and the factors that influence these challenges. examine bullying in society, identify the causes and effects of bullying, and reflect upon personal experience with the issue. write a […]
Economics – 5/04/17
I. Bellwork: Q&A Copy the demand schedule for cotton candy and prepare the related graph. Price Quantity Demanded $3.00 10 $2.50 20 $2.00 30 $1.50 35 $1.00 45 .50 60 II. Objective Explain the difference between a change in demand and a change in quantity demand Identify and examine factors that cause a change in […]