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Personal Finance – 2/10/17
I. Bellwork: Convert the following fractions into a decimal and a percentage. Round to the first decimal if necessary. Show your work. 5/8 11/19 1/16 ii. Objectives: Determine how to calculate the percent of change in a number Explain how to calculate the percent of change in a number III. Discussion Video: How to Find […]
Sociology – 2/10/17
I. Bellwork Explain a time when you changed the way you normally act and behave due to the people around you. Explain how and why this caused you to change. II. Objectives: Explain and distinguish between a sociological perspective and a sociological imagination Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different media or […]
Economics – 2/10/17
I. Bellwork– A, Compare the cartoon to the Circular Flow diagram Figure 1-3 on page 15 Q & A Describe how the diagrams differ? Explain the message of this cartoon? What is your opinion of the cartoon? II. Objectives – SWD: how scarcity and opportunity costs are present in economic decisions by constructing a production […]
Sociology – 2/09/17
I. Bellwork Explain Social Darwinism. CLAIM: Do you agree or disagree with this social theory? Support your reasoning. II. Objectives: describe the historical events which led to the development of the field of sociology. identify the key individuals and their contributions to the field of sociology. III. Discussion Mini Bio: Karl Marx On Max Weber, […]
Personal Finance – 2/09/17
I. Bellwork Convert the following decimals to percentages. Show work .525 .8 .03 .002 2.5 II. Objectives Examine the importance of entrepreneurs in a market economy as they attempt to obtain capital and financing to support their endeavors. Demonstrate understanding of visual information by restating, paraphrasing, critiquing the entrepreneurs products […]
Economics – 2/09/17
I. Bellwork: Follow the directions below: A. Use a diagram (See your notes) to illustrate the trade-offs and opportunity cost below: If you had up to $100 to spend on only one product or service, make a list of at least 4 possible products or services you would consider purchasing with the $100. Now narrow the list […]
Personal Finance – 2/08/17
I. Bellwork – A. Convert the percentage below to a fraction. 25% 5% 75% 12.5% II. Objective: Covert a percentage to a decimal and vice versa explain how to convert a percentage a decimal by constructing a flow map III. Discussion A. Converting percents to decimals B. Practice Problems 25% 6% .2% .005% 121% IV. […]
Sociology -2/08/17
I. Bellwork: Answers Only What do you see when you look at the picture? Use your social imagination and write about what maybe unseen in this picture as it relates to society. Discuss your responses with at least two other students next to you. Explain an alternative point of view. II. Objectives: Describe the historical […]
Economics – 2/08/17
I. Bellwork: Adam Smith Division of Labor– Q&A – Work with table partner What type of manufacturer does Adam Smith believe would benefit from the division of labor? Explain the evidence/example he use to make his point? What claim is Adam Smith is attempting to make regarding the division of labor? II. SWD the ability […]
Sociology – 2/07/17
I. Bellwork Q&A Using a sociological imagination. Explain at least 3 different societal influences which may cause a student to skip school II. Objectives: Define sociology and its relationship with the other social sciences/ Explain, apply, and distinguish between a sociological perspective and a sociological imagination Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, […]