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Economics – 10/05/16
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 […]
Sociology – 10/04/16
I. Bellwork A. Read over the basic research methods and their related techniques on pages 24-26. Which research method and technique do you believe provides more accurate results? Explain your answer II. Objectives: Examine the different ways that reality is constructed (by media, institutions, individuals, ideals) and the various ways that various people approach their reality(-ies). Construct relationships […]
Personal Finance – 10/04/16
I. Bellwork (Show Work) You started off the week with $50, now you have $30.75. Calculate the percentage decrease to the first decimal place? You were able to travel 354 miles on a full tank of gas; your car holds 20 gallons. Calculate your miles per gallon to the first decimal place? II. Objective: Examine […]
Economics – 10/04/16
I. Bellwork: Questions & Answers Explain how a tariff on foreign goods to protect domestic jobs impacts economic freedom? Explain the impact competition has on the economy. Provide details and examples. II. Objective: Compare/contrast the results of capitalism with the economic goals of society. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information in order to address […]
Economics – 10/03/16
I. Bellwork: Section 2-2 Q&A Explain how laws against false advertising promote economic equity. (see p. 45) What can citizens do to influence the economic goals of the country? (See p. 46) II. Objective: Compare/contrast the results of capitalism with the economic goals of society. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information in order to […]
Personal Finance – 10/03/16
I. Bellwork – Construct a Circle Map Using Percentages Everyday Write at least 6 examples of percentages that are used in everyday life. II. Objectives: Content OBJ: review and solve using the proper steps business math concepts and calculations from the previous 4 weeks Lang OBJ: explain how to calculate discount, percent, prop tax, interest, […]
Sociology – 10/03/16
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: Review fundamental sociological concepts and theories Develop and test a group research project hypothesis. III. Discussion A. Kahoot Review B. Review Research Project Rubric: Research Project Rubric Things you […]
Sociology – 9/30/16
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 – 9/30/16
I. Bellwork – Show Work Carpet is $32/sq. yd. How much is it per sq foot? (1 sq. yd = 9 sq. ft.) Your basement is 28’x15′ and you want to install new tile on the floor. The tile is 2’x2′. How many tiles will you need to buy. (Round to the nearest tile). The […]
Economics – 9/30/16
I. Bellwork Questions & Answers 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 in the […]