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Sociology – 4/07/2016
I. Bellwork Four Square Article: What is your status II. Objectives: Demonstrate how status is determined and identify the related roles affiliated with attaining various statuses. Determine the central ideas or information and provide an accurate summary that makes clear the relationships among the key details and ideas. Construct thinking maps to demonstrate the concepts […]
Economics – 4/06/2016
I. Bellwork: Why the Fed Worries Inflation Is too Low Q&A Based upon the article: Summarize what the Fed is planning to do. Explain the methods they will employ. Explain the reason the Fed believes this action is necessary. What did you learn about inflation from this article? II. Objective Analyze the circumstances behind the […]
Sociology – 4/06/2016
I. Bellwork: Animal rights activists target China dog meat festival Explain how the article relates to culture. What is your opinion on the situation? Explain if cultural relativism should be applied in this situation. Explain how you view the future of this event. https://edition.cnn.com/2014/06/22/world/asia/china-yulin-dog-meat-festival/ https://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2015/06/22/coren-china-dog-eating-festival.cnn II. Objectives: Review the components of culture as well as […]
Sociology – 4/05/2016
I. Bellwork Q&A. Explain what is happening in the cartoon? Examine the two groups closely, what is the message of the cartoon? II. Objectives: Cite examples of the components of culture as well as cultural variances. Evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different media in order to address a question or solve a problem. […]
Economics – 4/05/2016
I .Bellwork: Q&A What is the topic of the graph? What do the x-axis and y-axis represent? What are some observations you can make based on the graph? What do you believe may happen in 2015? Explain. II. Objective: Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats Identify how inflation is measured, the causes […]
Sociology – 4/04/2016
I. Bellwork: Cartoon on Page 44 Questions & Answer What is happening in the cartoon? Explain the symbolism used in the cartoon. What is the message of the cartoon? II. Objectives: Cite examples of the components of culture as well as cultural variances. Evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different media in order to […]
Economics – 4/04/2016
I. Bellwork: Business Week News Clip Page 346 Q&A Summarize the article. ( 3-4 sentences) What words or phrases identify the author’s point of view? Do you believe income inequality is a problem in our society? Explain why or why not.. II. Objective Analyze the stages in the business cycle, their impact on the economy, […]
Economics – 3/24/2016
I. Bellwork : Q&A What is the topic of the graph? What does the x-axis represent? What does the y-axis represent? Explain an observation you can make based on the graph What do you foresee happening about 5 years from now? II. Objective: Examine and discuss the components, merits, and shortcomings of GDP, as well as, […]
Sociology – 3/24/2016
I. Bellwork: A. Do you believe in the statement: “Everyone is a member of a subculture.” State and support your reply with evidence and reasoning. II. Objectives: Analyze the commonalities and variances which exist between and within cultures. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different media or formats as well as in […]
Economics – 3/23/2016
I. Bellwork: Claim statement – Do you believe GDP is a useful measure of the economy? Provide evidence with examples which supports your stance. 3-4 sentences II. Objective: Construct a foldable describing and providing examples of the sector components of GDP. Create a claim statement supported by evidence and reasoning. III. Review […]