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Economics – 1/12/17
I. Bellwork : Q&A What is the topic of the graph? What do the x-axis and y-axis represent? What are some observations you can make based on the graph? What do you foresee happening about 5 years from now? II. Objective Analyze the stages in the business cycle, their impact on the economy, and […]
Sociology – 1/12/17
I. Bellwork: A. Describe an example of vertical mobility. B. Describe an example of horizontal mobility. II. Objectives: Examine how poverty is defined and what groups are affected by poverty in the U.S. Analyze government responses to poverty and their impact. Determine the relationship between occupation and social class through information provided in the text […]
Sociology – 1/11/2017
I. Bellwork: What social class do you feel that you belong? Explain the criteria you used to make your decision. II. Objectives: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, Examine and critique social classes in the U.S. Identify the types of social mobility and the forces that help […]
Personal Finance – 1/11/17
I. Bellwork If you invest $1200 a year at 3% interest , how much money will you have at the end of 1 year? Show your work and round to the nearest penny. If you invest $1200 a year at 3% interest , how much money will you have at the end of 2 years? […]
Economics – 1/11/17
I. Bellwork: SAT Reading II. Objective: Examine factors that contribute to income inequality and programs that have been implemented to reduce poverty. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media in order to address the problem and impact of income inequality in American society. III. Review GDP Basics A. Which […]
Sociology – 1/10/17
I. Bellwork: Q&A Page 190 Reading Check Q&A II. Objective Examine characteristics of status, social stratification, and social class as it relates to American society. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information . III. Discussion – Systems of Stratification A. Stratification PPT B. Graphic Organizer Types of Systems Dimensions Explanation […]
Personal Finance – 1/10/17
I. Bellwork A. iLearn 16.1 on Vocabulary II. Objectives: Compute compound interest using a spreadsheet Apply the Rule of 72 to compute how money can be doubled. Explain how compound interest is computed III. Discussion: Explanation of Compound Interest & Rule of 72 · A. Investopedia Video: Compound Interest Explained · B. Compound-Interest-Calculator […]
Economics – 1/10/17
I. Bellwork: SAT Reading Questions II. Objective Examine and discuss the components, merits, and shortcomings of GDP, as well as, alternative measures used to determine economic growth. Determine the central ideas or information and provide an accurate summary that makes clear the relationships among the key details and ideas. III. Chapter 9 & 10 Retake: […]
Sociology – 1/09/17
I. Bellwork: Q&A A. Page 185 Q&A 1-2 B. List examples of the special challenges the rural poor face. II. Objective Describe and analyze the characteristics, dimensions, and theories relating to social stratification systems. Analyze a complex set of ideas or sequence of events and explain how specific individuals, ideas, or events interact III. Discussion […]
Personal Finance – 1/09/17
I. Bellwork Provide two reasons why someone would use credit. List at least 3 examples of things people buy on credit. II. Objectives: Examine the history of credit in the U.S. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of credit Determine the meaning of words and phrases relating to credit III. Discussion/Notebook Tree Maps: Advantages & Disadvantages […]