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Economics – 3/10/17
I. Bellwork: Q&A – Page 231 Economic Analysis Page 235 Economic Analysis II. Objective: Analyze and evaluate the methods in which the government generates revenue. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text Identify and classify taxes as progressive, regressive, and proportional according to the methods implemented to generate […]
Personal Finance – 3/08/17
I. Bellwork – You buy $ 147.89 worth of clothing. You have a 20% off coupon and sales tax is 6%. Show your work What is the amount of discount? What is the sales tax? What is the final price? II. Objectives: Content OBJ: calculate property tax given the state equalized values and millage rate […]
Sociology – 3/08/17
I. Bellwork:Q &A Page 26 – Thinking Critically Q&A Page 27 – What ethical issues do sociological researchers face? II. Objectives: Conduct a sociological research project to answer a question or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. Form […]
Economics – 3/08/17
I. Bellwork: Four Square II. Objective: Determine the central ideas or information; provide an accurate summary that makes clear the relationships among the key details and ideas. Examine, analyze, and discuss the fundamental principles associated with taxation. III. Discussion & Notes: A. Review: Taxes Video B. The Economics of Taxation Pages 229-236 PPT file and attached […]
Sociology – 3/07/17
I. Bellwork Page 31 Q&A 18, 19 & 20 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 relations and roles within society are […]
Personal Finance – 3/07/17
I. Bellwork : A television is priced as $279.99 after a 30% discount. Sales tax is 6%. Round to the nearest penny. Show your work. – Write Q&A What is the original price before the discount? How much (dollar amount) is the discount? How much will the sales tax be? (Use the discounted price) What […]
Economics – 3/07/17
I. Bellwork Q&A Explain the irony in the cartoon. What is the cartoon’s message? Do you agree with the message? Explain why or why not. II. Objective: Examine the problems/shortcomings of a capitalist society and explore where improvements can be made. Compare/contrast the results of capitalism with the economic goals of society Integrate and […]
Economics – 3/06/2017
I. Bellwork Explain if you believe a democratic society and a capitalistic society are compatible or if they conflict . II. Objective: Compare/contrast the results of capitalism with the economic goals of society. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information in order to address the problems/shortcomings of a capitalist society and explore where improvements can […]
Sociology – 3/06/17
I. Bellwork Read over the basic research methods and their related techniques on pages 24-26. Which research method and technique do you believe provides more accurate results? Explain your answer II. Objectives: Conduct research projects to answer a question or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding […]
Personal Finance- 3/06/17
I. Bellwork : Art Van has a 20% off sale and they will also pay 3x your sales tax. You see a sofa priced at $3499.99 Sales tax is 6%. Round to the nearest penny. Show your work. What is the amount of the discount? How much will the sales tax discount be? (Use the […]