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Economics – 9/21/16
I.Bellwork Get a sheet of paper and prepare a MLA heading. II. Objectives: Apply concepts and terminology related to scarcity, opportunity costs, and production functions Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. III. Turn in Review Sheet IV […]
Economics – 9/20/16
I. Bellwork– A. Compare the cartoon to the Circular Flow diagram Figure 1-3 on page 15 Q & A Describe how the diagrams differ? Explain the message of this cartoon? What is your opinion of the cartoon? II. Objectives – SWD: how scarcity and opportunity costs are present in economic decisions by constructing a […]
Personal Finance – 9/20/16
I. Bellwork: You have $140.80 worth of clothing to purchase from Kohl’s. You have a 20% off coupon. Tax is 6%. Show your work for all problems. What is your discount? What is your total including tax? II. Objectives: Content OBJ: using Excel, calculate the % of increase or decrease of an item Lang OBJ: […]
Sociology – 9/20/16
I. Bellwork Explain a time when the place or situation you were in made you act differently than you normally do. Explain how and why this caused you to change. II. Objectives: Explain and distinguish between a sociological perspective and a sociological imagination Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different media or […]
Personal Finance – 9/19/16
I. Bellwork : Macy’s has a sale in which you buy one pair of jeans and get the other for 50% off. The jeans cost $49.98. Sales tax is 6%. Round to the nearest penny. Show your work. What is the amount of the discount? What is the total cost for both jeans before sales […]
Economics – 9/19/16
I. Bellwork: Follow the directions below: A. Use a diagram (See your notes) to illustrate the trade-offs and opportunity cost below: If you had up to $100 to spend on only one product or service, make a list of at least 4 possible products or services you would consider purchasing with the $100. Now narrow the list […]
Sociology – 9/19/2016
I. Bellwork Explain Social Darwinism. CLAIM: Do you agree or disagree with this social theory? Support your reasoning. II. Objectives: describe the historical events which led to the development of the field of sociology. identify the key individuals and their contributions to the field of sociology. III. Discussion Mini Bio: Karl Marx On Max Weber, […]
Personal Finance – 9/16/16
I. Bellwork: Your invoice of $350 is discounted 4% if you pay within 10 days. What is the discount? (Show your work) What is the discounted price? II. Objectives: Content OBJ: compute a discount and a selling price for multiples of an item Compute sales tax for multiple items. Lang OBJ: explain verbally how to […]
Economics – 9/16/16
I. Bellwork: Adam Smith Division of Labor– Q&A – Work with table partner Explain any difficulties you have with the text. List words and phrases that are unfamiliar. What is the importance of the division of labor according to Adam Smith? What evidence/example does he use to make his point? What claim is Adam Smith […]
Sociology – 9/16/16
I. Bellwork: Answers Only What do you see when you look at the picture? Use your social imagination and write about what maybe unseen in this picture as it relates to society. Discuss your responses with at least two other students next to you. Explain an alternative point of view. II. Objectives: Describe the historical […]