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Personal Finance – 3/03/2017
I. Bellwork : Macy’s has a sale in which you buy one pair of jeans and get the other for 50% off. The jeans cost $49.98. Sales tax is 6%. Round to the nearest penny. Show your work. What is the amount of the discount? What is the total cost for both jeans before sales […]
Sociology – 3/03/17
I. Bellwork A. Questions & Answers How do sociologists uncover causation and correlation? P22-23 What is the difference between independent variables and dependent variables? P23 II. Objectives: Analyze key concepts related to sociological research work within a group to create an outline that will identify a problem, develop a hypothesis and interview/survey questions for a […]
Economics – 3/03/17
I. Bellwork A separate sheet of paper with MLA heading II. Objectives: Complete Chapter 2 Assessment by applying concepts and principles which focus on how the allocation of goods and services, the evaluation of economic performance, and the roles of government in the economy. Create claims substantiated by details and examples discussed in class and […]
Sociology – 3/02/17
I. Bellwork: Q&A What is spurious correlation? Provide an example. II. Objectives: Form groups to conduct a sociological study using the research process. Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords with textual evidence, acknowledging where the text leaves matters uncertain. III. Classwork A. Class Activity Conducting Interviews p. 24 […]
Personal Finance – 3/02/17
I. Bellwork: A. You have $140.80 worth of clothing to purchase from Kohl’s. You have a 20% off coupon. Tax is 6%. Show your work for all problems. What is your discount? What is your total including tax? II. Objectives: Content OBJ: compute a discount and a selling price for multiples of an item Compute […]
Economics – 3/02/17
I. Bellwork Questions & Answers Describe what is happening in the cartoon. Explain the point that is being made about communism? Explain the point that is being made about capitalism? II. Objective: Review concepts and principles which focus on how economic systems allocate resources, the evaluation of economic performance, and the role of government […]
Sociology – 3/01/17
I. Bellwork A. Page S13 in the front (Q&A) What is the first step in developing a hypothesis? How does Step #4 differ from step #1? Explain what happens in step #5? II. Objectives: Examine the different ways that reality is constructed (by media, institutions, individuals, ideals) and the various ways that various people approach […]
Personal Finance – 3/01/17
I. Bellwork – A $3,500 bedroom set is discounted by 35 1/2 % What’s the discount amount? Show your work What’s the sale price? Show your work II. Objectives: Content OBJ: compute a discount and a selling price for multiples of an item Lang OBJ: explain verbally how to calculate a discount and a selling […]
Economics – 3/01/17
I. Bellwork A. Eminent Domain and Property Rights Q&A What do you believe is the authors intent/message? Identify two restrictions under which the government must operate when exercising eminent domain authority. Explain the two qualities a public good must have. Explain why private property rights are important. Video: Eminent Domain and Property Rights II. […]
Sociology – 2/27/17
I. Bellwork What was the most difficult part of creating your skit? How would you describe the contributions by your group members? Be specific. II. Objectives: Present and analyze presentations which demonstrate the application of the main sociological theories. Critic and write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen […]