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Economics – 2/16/17
I. Bellwork Page 38 Figure 2.1 Economic Analysis Q&A Page 40 Figure 2.2 Economic Analysis Q&A II Objective: Identify and apply the achievement of economic goals which are used to evaluate economic performance. Integrate information from diverse sources, both primary and secondary, into a coherent understanding of an idea or event, noting discrepancies among sources. […]
Sociology – 2/15/17
I. Bellwork California high school drops controversial Arab mascot Video Do you believe that Coachella Valley High School’s use of “Arabs” as a mascot is offensive? Explain why or why not. Explain the counterargument to your response. If the school changes the mascot name to “Mighty Arabs” is it offensive? Explain why or why not. […]
Personal Finance – 2/15/17
I. Bellwork Q&A A. Explain what a grace period is as it relates to a credit card. B. If you do not pay your bills in a timely manner, what are two negative financial consequences that may result? II. Objectives: reflect upon and discuss basic math concepts review problems apply the concepts of rounding, converting […]
Economics – 2/15/17
I. Bellwork A. Read the article: Mohammed Bouazizi Guiding Question: Does the government have a role in the economy? Identify: Evidence – Importance – Claim II. Objective Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords with textual evidence. Identify the characteristics of command, traditional, and market economies and examine […]
Personal Finance – 2/14/17
I. Bellwork A. Convert the following to decimals 55% 3/5 .25% 11/12 II. Objectives: review the concepts of rounding, converting fractions to decimals and percentages, converting percentages to decimals, and determining the percentage increase or decrease in a number. reflect upon areas of difficulty and work various problems on the promethean board to demonstrate the […]
Sociology – 2/14/17
I. Bellwork (Questions & Answers) Questions & Answers What is the perspective (beliefs) of the person on the island? What is the perspective (beliefs) of the person on the boat? Explain who has the correct perspective. How does this relate to the sociologist perspective? II. Objectives: Analyze situations and determine the theoretical perspective which is […]
Economics – 2/14/17
I.Bellwork Get a sheet of paper and prepare a MLA heading. II. Objectives: Apply concepts and terminology related to scarcity, opportunity costs, and production functions Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. III. Turn in Review Sheet IV […]
Sociology – 2/13/17
I. Bellwork P. 19 Thinking Critically Q & A 1-2 II. Objectives: Explain how the three theoretical perspectives in sociology differ in focus and level of analysis. Create a brace map analyzing and comparing the three main sociological perspectives III. Discussion Theoretical Perspectives: Theoretical Perspectives Video Functionalism: Khan Academy Functionalism Video manifest function & latent […]
Personal Finance – 2/13/17
I. Bellwork Find the percentage increase or decrease (-) for the problems below. Round the percent to the first decimal place. Show your work. 50 to 75 15 to 13 92 to 87 2.99 to 2.39 II. Objectives: Utilize a Cash Flow Statement to manage money and monitor financial activity Analyze and interpret financial information […]
Economics – 2/13/17
I. Bellwork (Q & A) Provide three examples of how maximum efficiency (productivity) can be increased. Provide three examples of how productivity can decrease. II. Objective: Review and discuss previous economic concepts in preparation for the exam Reflect upon and discuss economic concepts and areas requiring additional clarification III. Classwork Review online Quiz Review Sheet […]