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Personal Finance – 9/29/2016
I. Bellwork – Show Work A Ford Focus traveled 310 miles & filled up with 10.4 gallons of gas. How many mpg did it get? B. Your car gets 17 miles a gallon, you are planning a 379 mile trip. How many gallons of gas will you need to get you to your destination? II. […]
Economics – 9/29/16
I. Bellwork A. Eminent Domain and Property Rights Q&A What do you believe is the authors intent/message? Identify two restrictions under which the government must operate when exercising eminent domain authority. Explain the two qualities a public good must have. Explain why private property rights are important. Video: Eminent Domain and Property Rights II. […]
Sociology – 9/29/16
I. Bellwork A. Page S13 in the front (Q&A) What is the first step in developing a hypothesis? How does Step #4 differ from step #1? Explain what happens in step #5? II. Objectives: Examine the different ways that reality is constructed (by media, institutions, individuals, ideals) and the various ways that various people approach […]
Personal Finance – 9/28/16
I. Bellwork: A. Determine the tip you should leave to the nearest dollar. Show work Your restaurant bill is $36.99, you received exceptional service, what should the tip amount be? Your restaurant bill is $101.89, you received the service was good, what should the tip amount be? Your restaurant bill is $52.69, you received the […]
Economics – 9/28/16
I. Bellwork : John Stuart Mill – The Role of Government A. Question & Answer Find at least 4 words you do not know the meaning of and list them. Identify at least two areas of concern where John Stuart Mill promotes government serving a purpose? Explain at least one example he uses to support his […]
Sociology- 9/28/16
I. Bellwork What was the most difficult part of creating your skit? How would you describe the contributions by your group members? Be specific. II. Objectives: Present and analyze presentations which demonstrate the application of the main sociological theories. Critic and write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen […]
Personal Finance – 9/27/16
I. Bellwork: What is the interest at 7% on $3,500 for 20 days using a 360-day year? What is the interest at 7% on $3,500 for 3 years and 3 months? II. Objectives: Content OBJ: calculate gratuity Lang OBJ: explain how to calculate gratuity III. Classwork Simple Interest Review on iLearn Tipping/Gratuity Calculating Gratuity on […]
Economics – 9/27/16
I. Bellwork: Complete a Four Square on the cartoon below II. Objective: Evaluate differing points of view on the minimum wage by viewing, discussing and assessing various claims, reasoning, and evidence. Integrate information about the minimum wage from diverse sources, into a coherent understanding of an idea or event, noting discrepancies among sources in order to […]
Sociology – 9/27/16
I. Bellwork Q&A Explain the manifest function on joining the Key Club. Explain the latent function of joining Key Club. II. Objectives: Identify and explain the steps in the research process. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text III. Skits due Wednesday IV. SSR: Read pages 20-27 (15 […]
Personal Finance – 9/26/16
I. Bellwork – Show your work What is the interest on $15,000 for 1 year and 4 months at 8% interest? What is the interest on $7,000 for 2 years and 60 days at 7.5% interest? (360 day year) II. Objectives: Content OBJ: calculate simple interest Lang OBJ: explain how to calculate simple interest III. […]