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Economics – 1/11/16
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: Identify how inflation is measured, the causes of inflation, and its impact on the economy. Differentiate between […]
Sociology – 1/08/2016
I. Bellwork: A. Provide a specific example for each (5) of the forms of adaption of Merton’s strain theory of social deviance. B. Provide an Example for each Interactionist Perspective of Social Deviance Control Theory Cultural Transmission Theory Labeling Theory II. Objectives: Categorize examples within society to the forms of adaption of Merton’s strain […]
Economics – 1/08/2016
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 foresee happening about 5 years from now? II. Objective: Explore the benefits and disadvantages associated with production (GDP) and consumption in a a market/capitalistic […]
Sociology – 1/07/16
I. Bellwork: Page 165 Skills Focus Q&A II. Objectives: Analyze deviance and its social functions in terms of the civil rights struggle. Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, connecting insights gained from specific details to an understanding of the text as a whole. III. Discussion: Everyday Deviance FRAMING CHILDREN’S […]
Economics – 1/07/2016
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 – 1/06/2016
I. Bellwork: Claim statement – Do you believe GDP is a useful measure of the economy? Provide evidence which supports your stance. 3-4 sentences II. Objective: Examine factors that contribute to income inequality and programs that have been implemented to reduce poverty. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse […]
Sociology – 1/06/2016
I. Bellwork: Provide 2 examples when deviance may be positive. II. Objectives: Analyze deviance and its social functions in terms of the civil rights struggle. Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, connecting insights gained from specific details to an understanding of the text as a whole. III. Turn […]
Economics – 1/05/2016
I. Bellwork: Q&A Identify each as being included or not included in the GDP of the United States. 1. A car built in Michigan and shipped to Brazil 2. A car made by Ford in Mexico 3. TV made in China 4. Buying lunch at Fordson 5. A Toyota made in Tennessee 6. A partially […]
Sociology – 1/05/2016
I. Bellwork: Page 161 Q&A 1-2 II. Objectives: Support an argument for or against the death penalty as it pertains to offenses by juveniles. Examine social deviance and the sanctions society places upon them. III. Project: – Due Tuesday 1/12/16 (Two People Groups/Video 3 people)-(28 summative) A. Public Awareness Poster or Video to […]
Sociology – 1/04/2016
I. Bellwork Explain what is happening in the cartoon? What do you believe is the problem? II. Objectives: Distinguish what qualifies as deviant behavior as well as the purpose and social function of deviance. Discuss various social theories which explain deviance by developing a stance supporting your view. Determine the meaning of words and phrases […]