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Economics – 3/14/17
I. Bellwork: Q&A What are the key symbols in the cartoon? Explain what is happening in the cartoon. Explain the main point this cartoon is attempting to communicate? II. Objective: Demonstrate understanding of visual information by restating, paraphrasing, summarizing, critiquing, or composing a personal response. Analyze the ways in which governments generate revenue on consumption, […]
Personal Finance – 3/15/17
I. Bellwork: A. Show your work What is the interest at 7% on $3,500 for 20 days using a 360-day year? What is the interest at 7% on $3,500 for 3 years and 3 months? II. Objectives: Content OBJ: calculate simple interest using the simple interest formula Lang OBJ: explain how to calculate simple interest […]
Personal Finance – 3/14/17
I. Bellwork – What is the interest on $15,000 for 1 year and 4 months at 8% interest? Identify the : Principle Rate Time Interest II. Objectives: Content OBJ: calculate simple interest by identifying its components, converting numbers and using the simple interest formula Lang OBJ: explain how to calculate simple interest by identifying its […]
Sociology – 3/14/17
I. Bellwork Q &A What do you believe is the biggest social issue/problem the country needs to solve? What is the biggest social issue in Dearborn? What is the biggest social issue/problem in the school? II. Objectives: Present information, findings, and supporting evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective applying the scientific method to a […]
Economics – 3/14/17
I. Bellwork: A.) Questions & Answers Page 242 Economic Analysis Page 244 Economic Analysis II. Objective: Given various scenarios distinguish between progressive, regressive, and proportional taxes Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources Analyze and discuss the merits of various methods in which governments generate revenue on consumption, income and […]
Sociology – 3/13/17
I. Bellwork Explain what was the most difficult part of your research project? Explain what was the easiest part of your research project? II. Objectives: Present information, findings, and supporting evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective applying the scientific method to a topic of sociological research Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched […]
Personal Finance – 3/13/17
I. Bellwork A. Convert the times given below to years. Round to the third decimal place, if necessary. 50 weeks 8 months 1 year and 1 month 70 days based upon 360 day year 55 days based upon a 365 day year II. Objectives: Content OBJ: calculate simple interest by converting time and using the […]
Economics – 3/13/17
I. Bellwork: A. Claim Statement: Which type of tax (progressive, proportional, or regressive) do you believe is the most equitable way for the government to raise money? Provide support for your claim. II. Objective: Distinguish between the ways in which local, state, and federal governments generate revenue. Write arguments to support claims in an analysis […]
Personal Finance – 3/10/17
I. Bellwork – The SEV on a house is $85,000 and is assessed at 42.031 mils. What is the property tax? Show your Work II. Objectives: Content OBJ: determine time (t) which is used to calculate simple interest Lang OBJ: explain how to determine time (t) when represent in months and days to calculate simple […]
Sociology – 3/10/17
I. Bellwork- Q&A Explain what is happening in the cartoon. What is the cartoons message? II. Objectives: Examine the different ways that reality is constructed (by media, institutions, individuals, ideals) and the various ways that various people approach their reality(-ies). Construct relationships between the video and describe through reflection how our perspectives of society our […]