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Sociology – 12/06/2016
I. Bellwork Q&A Project Questions What is your PSA project about? Who are you working with? What are possible slogans? What type of information will you present? II. Objectives: Distinguish what qualifies as deviant behavior as well as the purpose and social function of deviance. Discuss various social theories which explain deviance by developing a […]
Economics – 12/06/2016
I. Bellwork SAT Reading Questions II. Objective: Describe externalities, distinguish between positive and negative externalities, and identify methods used to discourage negative externalities and encourage positive externalities. Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords with textual evidence III. Notebook Work/Discussion: Tree Map: Causes of Market Failures-Pgs 180-181 Distinguish between a […]
Personal Finance – 12/05/2016
I. Bellwork What do you believe is your current grade? Are you happy with your performance? Explain how you were able to achieve this grade. Explain what you need to do in the next 5 weeks in order to put yourself in a position where you can pass or get a descent grade before the […]
Sociology – 12/05/2016
I. Bellwork A. Questions & Answers Explain what is happening in the cartoon? What do you believe is the problem? II. Objectives: Explore how norms are enforced through internalization and sanctions in order for society to function efficiently. Construct a brace map classifying and providing examples for the various types of norms. Determine the meaning […]
Economics – 12/05/2016
I. Bellwork Q&A SAT Reading Prompt – Annotation report-of-public-instruction II. Objective: Identify common circumstances related to market failures and the impact externalities have on society. Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords with textual evidence Determine central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course […]
Sociology – 12/02/2016
I Bellwork: Identify at least 2 norms we have at school. What sanctions are associated with each norm? II. Objectives: Explore how norms are enforced through internalization and sanctions in order for society to function efficiently. Construct a brace map classifying and providing examples for the various types of norms. Determine the meaning of words […]
Personal Finance – 12/02/2016
I. Bellwork Use Form1040EZ Instructions page 31 to find what the tax is for a single person that made $25,800 for the year Use Form 1040EZ instructions on p. 31 to find what the tax is for a married couple filing jointly that made $13,800 for the year. II. OBJECTIVE: Demonstrate how to schedule and […]
Economics – 12/02/2016
I. Bellwork: SAT Bellwork week-2-reading-money-cant-buy-love-assymetric-beliefs-about-gift-prices2 buy-love-sat-questions II. Objective: Chapter 6 Assessment: Analyze and interpret how prices change through the interaction of buyers and sellers in the market and the impact of price controls Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence […]
Personal Finance – 12/01/2016
I. Bellwork – Questions Answers What form do you need from your employer in order to file your taxes? When is the last day to file your taxes for 2016? Provide 2 examples of deductions that are allowed on a tax return II. Objectives Content OBJ: Complete a 1040 EZ Form given a person’s W-2 […]
Economics – 12/01/2016
I. Bellwork:: week-2-reading-money-cant-buy-love-assymetric-beliefs-about-gift-prices2 buy-love-sat-questions II. Objectives: Review and discuss principles and concepts as they relate to the determination of price. Analyze and provide examples of the practice of price controls. Evaluate various historical actions regarding price controls and determine their economic impact III. Review for Test tomorrow IV. Classwork Economics USA Efficiency Questions 1-13 https://www.learner.org/vod/vod_window.html?pid=2457 […]