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Economics – 9/26/16
I. Bellwork: A. Second Blighted Red Wings Arena Holdout Summarize the article. 3-4 sentences Explain what economic rights are conflicting? II. Objective: Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media in order to address a question or solve a problem. Cite incidents in which conflicts result from the methods used […]
Sociology – 9/26/16
I. Bellwork: Q&A Neither the life of an individual nor the history of a society can be understood without understanding both. – C. Wright Mills A. Discuss the quote with someone B. On your paper Explain what the quote means. Explain if you agree or disagree. How does this relate to the concept of Verstehen? […]
Personal Finance – 9/23/16
I. Bellwork – What is the interest on $5,000 for 3 months at 8% interest? Show work II. Objectives: Content OBJ: determine time (t) which is used to calculate simple interest Lang OBJ: explain how to determine time (t) when represent in months and days to calculate simple interest III. Classwork Determining time (t) Google […]
Sociology – 9/23/16
I. Bellwork California high school drops controversial Arab mascot Video Do you believe that Coachella Valley High School’s use of “Arabs” as a mascot is offensive? Explain why or why not. Explain the counterargument to your response. If the school changes the mascot name to “Mighty Arabs” is it offensive? Explain why or why not. […]
Economics – 9/23/16
I. Bellwork Page 38 Figure 2.1 Economic Analysis Q&A Page 40 Figure 2.2 Economic Analysis Q&A II. Objective: Identify and apply the achievement of economic goals which are used to evaluate economic performance. Integrate information from diverse sources, both primary and secondary, into a coherent understanding of an idea or event, noting discrepancies among sources. […]
Personal Finance – 9/22/16
I. Bellwork – The SEV on a house is $85,000 and is assessed at 42.031 mils. What is the property tax? Show your Work II. Objectives: Content OBJ: calculate simple interest Lang OBJ: explain how to calc simple interest III. Discussion Simple Interest Calculation IV. Classwork 4.1 Calc Simple Int 4.2 Calc Simple Int
Sociology – 9/22/16
I. Bellwork (Questions & Answers) Questions & Answers What is the perspective (beliefs) of the person on the island? What is the perspective (beliefs) of the person on the boat? Explain who has the correct perspective. How does this relate to the sociologist perspective? II. Objectives: Analyze situations and determine the theoretical perspective which is […]
Economics -9/22/16
I. Bellwork Read the article: Mohammed Bouazizi Guiding Question: Does the government have a role in the economy? Identify: Evidence – Importance – Claim II. Objective Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords with textual evidence. Identify the characteristics of command, traditional, and market economies and examine how […]
Personal Finance – 9/21/16
I. Bellwork – FHS had 2475 students, it now has 2650 students. SHOW YOUR WORK What is the percentage of the increase? If the student population increases to 2700, what is the percentage of increase based upon 2475? II. Objectives: Content OBJ: calculate property tax Lang OBJ: 1) explain what SEV is 2) explain what […]
Sociology – 9/21/16
I. Bellwork P. 19 Thinking Critically Q & A 1-2 II. Objectives: Explain how the three theoretical perspectives in sociology differ in focus and level of analysis. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text III. Discussion Theoretical Perspectives: Theoretical Perspectives Video Functionalism: Khan Academy Functionalism Video manifest function […]